Archeologists Discover The Tallest Warrior Woman Ever Found In Britain

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A race against time to save an important Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Lincolnshire. We follow archaeologists on a three-day rescue dig, uncovering rare, early Anglo-Saxon graves dating to the 5th and 6th centuries AD. Discover the astonishing finds, including a man buried with his drinking pot and the remains of a six-foot Anglo-Saxon warrior woman complete with shield and knife - the tallest ever found in Britain. Learn how jewellery, armour, and an ancient trackway reveal the intimate details of life and death in the turbulent centuries after the Romans left Britain. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subscribe so you don't miss out! :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OdysseyAncientHistory Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com