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
Up Next in Recent History Hit Originals
-
Steam: 200 Years on the Tracks
200 years ago, the sound and pace of the world changed forever...On September 27th, 1825, the Locomotion Number One made its first journey on the Stockton and Darlington railway line, marking the birth of the modern railway.
Dan Snow climbs aboard a working replica, recreating that historic ori...
-
The Melsonby Hoard
Join Tristan Hughes on an exploration into the Iron Age, as he uncovers one of the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries in British history.
With exclusive access to the Melsonby Hoard, quite possibly the largest Iron Age hoard ever found in Britain, Tristan explores a treasure trove of ...
-
Power House: The Medieval Tower of Lo...
The Tower of London is one of the world’s greatest medieval castles, famous for massive fortifications and bloody executions, but the Tower was also a luxurious medieval palace, reaching its full glory in the 13th century under two famous builder kings: Henry III and Edward I.
Its full name toda...
12 Comments