Episodes

• Saxon Gold: Finding The Hoard

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  The program tells the story of the discovery of the largest hoard of Saxon Gold ever found. It begins with the unearthing of the first piece by amateur metal detectorist Terry Herbert; reveals the secret archaeological excavations required to rescue the gold; and demonstrates how and why the hoard has captured the imagination of the worlds press. Throughout, the program explores the behind-the-scenes conservation work and academic debate the hoard has generated, as experts struggle to understand this magnificent and mysterious discovery.

• Lost Gold of the Dark Ages: Treasure Hoard, 1

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  The story of the discovery of the largest hoard of Saxon Gold ever found.

• Secrets of The Lost Gold

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  The program tells the story of the discovery of the largest hoard of Saxon Gold ever found. It begins with the unearthing of the first piece by amateur metal detectorist Terry Herbert; reveals the secret archaeological excavations required to rescue the gold; and demonstrates how and why the hoard has captured the imagination of the world's press. Throughout, the program explores the behind-the-scenes conservation work and academic debate the hoard has generated, as experts struggle to understand this magnificent and mysterious discovery.