
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


The Sutton Hoo ship burial is one of the most famous discoveries in British archaeological history. But who is actually buried there? Or perhaps a better question is: why was the man buried with such a wealth of exotic goods? Dr Helen Gittos has a fascinating new theory that may alter our understanding of this major archaeological discovery. David Musgrove spoke to her to find out more.
The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
By Immediate Media4.4
28392,839 ratings
The Sutton Hoo ship burial is one of the most famous discoveries in British archaeological history. But who is actually buried there? Or perhaps a better question is: why was the man buried with such a wealth of exotic goods? Dr Helen Gittos has a fascinating new theory that may alter our understanding of this major archaeological discovery. David Musgrove spoke to her to find out more.
The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5,545 Listeners

1,881 Listeners

4,791 Listeners

738 Listeners

451 Listeners

3,240 Listeners

14,665 Listeners

1,837 Listeners

2,037 Listeners

2,822 Listeners

1,332 Listeners

2,501 Listeners

1,531 Listeners

62 Listeners

58 Listeners

1,078 Listeners

42 Listeners

15 Listeners

11 Listeners