The Flying Archaeologist
The Flying Archaeologist is a documentary on BBC4. Archaeologist Ben Robinson flies over ancient sites in the UK to reveal new evidence of civilisations revealed by aerial surveys. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 4 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2024.
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The Flying Archaeologist
Ben Robinson flies over the Thames to reveal discoveries about WWI, including a network of trenches on the Hoo peninsula near the former Chattenden Barracks.
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Ben Robinson flies over Hadrian's Wall to reveal a landscape of hundreds of sites of human occupation suggesting the area was richly populated.
Ben Robinson flies over the Broads where photos have revealed 945 previously unknown ancient sites, many of which have historians rethinking the history of the area.
Ben Robinson flies over Wiltshire to reveal new evidence about Stonehenge that explains the reason for its location and how long ago it was occupied.