This program covers a wealth of historical memorabilia housed in the British Museum, including medieval ivories, Richard the Lionhearted’s signet ring, Queen Elizabeth’s horoscope, and Robert Burns’ punchbowl. The highlight of the department is the Sutton Hoo treasure. The program takes us to the royal burial site and explains the site itself and some of the more spectacular objects found in it. (26 minutes)

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