Buried Treasure S03E05 · The Prehistoric People of Dartmoor

Overview

On the deserted wastes of Dartmoor stand the dwellings and ritual monuments of prehistoric man, who once inhabited the high moor. Lady Aileen Fox, Malcolm Spooner, and Professor Michael O'Kelly tell of excavations and experiments designed to find out more about the way of life of these people.

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1. 1 1. Maiden Castle1956-04-30 · 30mGlyn Daniel, Sir Mortimer Wheeler, and E.W. Marsden of Liverpool University, describe the origin of the great prehistoric hill fort near Dorchester and its dramatic capture by the
2. 2 2. The Walls of Jericho1956-07-31 · 30mPresenter Glyn Daniel talks to archaeologists about excavations at Jericho, which have led to the discovery of the oldest city known to man. Discussing footage filmed at the site a
3. 3 3. Pompeii1956-09-18 · 30m
4. 4 4. Tara1956-10-26 · 30mRecent excavations have shown that Ireland's most famous site is many centuries older than was previously believed. Professor Sean O'Riordain and Professor Stuart Piggott tell Glyn
5. 5 5. The Prehistoric People of Dartmoor1956-11-26 · 30mOn the deserted wastes of Dartmoor stand the dwellings and ritual monuments of prehistoric man, who once inhabited the high moor. Lady Aileen Fox, Malcolm Spooner, and Professor Mi
6. 6 6. Carnac1956-12-21 · 30mGlyn Daniel discusses the mysterious stone rows and tombs of Carnac in Brittany, which make it one of the most spectacular prehistoric sites in Europe.