Dramatic new findings unlock secrets of the Dark Ages
After the Romans left Britain in the fifth century, the country quickly descended into a long period of chaos – the Dark Ages. But an unprecedented discovery at Tintagel, long said to have been the birthplace of King Arthur, is challenging everything we thought we knew about this time – and the world of Arthur himself. Presented by Alice Roberts (The Day the Dinosaurs Died), this landmark new hour has exclusive access to the most significant ever excavation from these times, revealing game-changing evidence of a flourishing Dark Ages. Findings include an incredible and totally unexpected 100-building palace complex, dated to the time of the mythical King Arthur’s birth. Lidar scans, new dating technologies, recovered artefacts and
theories from medieval experts combine to present new facts and revelations about a genuine Arthurian-style kingdom and transform our understanding of Dark Ages Britain forever.
