Archaeologists discover 97 ancient remains buried beneath Roman villa while digging for Britain

When a high-status Roman villa called Yewden was discovered in southern England, it was accompanied by a sinister discovery. 97 children's skeletons were discovered, all mysteriously aged around 40 weeks, and probably buried in one hasty move. It raises many questions about systematic infanticide in Roman times. The exhibition also uncovers evidence of Roman expansion in Kent and trade with the Romans in Dorset, as well as a significant hoard of coins found in Somerset.

00:00 Introduction
01:15 Vindolanda
07:30 Yewden Roman Villa
12:00 97 Ancient remains
6:00 p.m. Roman invasion
25:40 Iron Age farm
31:40 Roman treasure
40:20 Roman shipwreck
44:15 Roman temple

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