TV - The Flying Archaeologist

Wednesday 15^th May, 8.30pm

BBC Four

This four part series from BBC Four offers a unique aerial insight into some our our most revered historical sites.

This week, archaeologist, Ben Robinson, takes to the skies again in an attempt to understand the whole story of what has been described as the most important Roman monument in Britain-Hadrien's Wall.

The programme's unique perspective reveals stark differences to widely held historical opinions, and in the case of this vast Roman defensive structure, may change the long-held picture of a barren military landscape staked out on both sides by violently opposed Roman settlers and 'barbarians' from the North.

The first two episodes (available on i Player) looked at Stonehenge and the Norfolk Broads from new, aerial perspectives, leading to interesting revelations about both sites, including the reason behind the location of the henge in Wiltshire and the staggering number (945!) of previously unknown ancient sites across the Norfolk Broads.