Meet the Ancestors
Documentary

Meet the Ancestors

Meet the Ancestors aka Ancestors was a BBC Television documentary series that documented the archaeological excavation and scientific reconstruction of human remains. The series was introduced by archaeologist Julian Richards and often included facial reconstructions by Caroline Wilkinson.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Meet the Ancestors

First Air Date

January 8, 1998

Last Air Date

March 18, 2004

Seasons

7

Episodes

46

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC Two

S06E07

The Mummies of Cladh Hallan

One of the UK's foremost archaeologists reveals what he claims are the first British mummies ever discovered, dating back 3,000 years to the Bronze Age. Overcoming conventional thinking will prove a major problem, but, if his evidence stands up to scientific scrutiny, the perspective on the ancient Britons will be changed for ever.

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