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Secrets of the Dead

Archaeology at Althorp

Season 20 Episode 1 | 55m 30s

Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century at the Althorp estate, ancestral home of the Spencer family, including Diana, Princess of Wales. What treasures will this extensive excavation reveal?

Aired: 10/08/22 | Expires: 10/09/24
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