In the last episode Miriam helped make stone age tools and cast bronze in North Wales. But the Bronze Age wasn’t all about making tools. Part two see's Miriam moving beyond the day today and into the world of bronze age bling, where the craftsperson was king or queen.

With the help of a team of experts Miriam takes a deep dive into Bronze Age society and discovers how newly developing social structures were the driving force behind the burgeoning market for incredibly beautiful, intricate items - items like small pieces of jewellery - expertly crafted from the finest materials available including bronze, gold & glass.

Join Archaeologist Miriam Cooke as she sets out on a hands-on quest to re-discover the lost lives of our earliest ancestors through a combination of traditional archaeological techniques and cutting edge experimental methods.

For a more in depth look at the ancient art of glass making why not take a look at this handy guide compiled by Historic England:

https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/glassworkingguidelines/