For centuries they were depicted as enemies and barbarians, only portrayed through the eyes of the Roman Empire. Now, through new archaeological discoveries and research, the story of the Picts is being rewritten.
Join Tristan Hughes as he travels across Scotland, meeting experts in stone-carving, ancient boat building, and silver treasures.
We discover where historical accounts line up with new archaeology to decipher when myth meets reality, all to reveal the truth about the Picts.
To find out more about the Roman empire in Scotland, watch Scotland's Silver Hoard: The Traprain Treasure: https://access.historyhit.com/videos/traprain-treasure-hoard
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