Digging for Britain , Series 6 : Hadrian

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Hadrian: Professor Alice Roberts reveals the forgotten story of the Roman army's secret weapon in Britain: their cavalry, who were key to defending Hadrian's Wall. Alice sets off across the fortification to investigate any evidence the cavalry left behind, while a team of archaeologists and historical reenactors attempt to restage a Roman cavalry tournament, a spectacle unseen for 1,600 years.

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