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World's First Battlefield

Broadcaster

ARTE, SKY History, Discovery Science, A+E Networks

Episode Count

1 x 90', 2 x 50'

Specialist Factual

TX Date

December 2023

Description

In the Tollense Valley, Northern Germany, a chance find by an amateur archaeologist has led to one of the most astonishing discoveries of this century. Miraculously preserved beneath the surface, many thousands of bones, skulls, and weapons have been dated to the same historical period – 1,300 BC, during the Bronze Age.

This remarkable documentary follows the latest investigation on land and underwater, revealing how experts have pieced together the story of this incredible conflict, which predates any battlefield discovery yet made. They estimate that as many as 2,000 warriors fought and perhaps 400 were killed. The revelations unearthed in this series are set to reshape our understanding of ancient conflict and the evolution of war.

Credits

Written & Directed by: David Starkey

Narrator: Parker Sawyers

Historical Consultant: Prof Dr Thomas Terberger

Producer: Denis Minihan

Development Producer: Laura Graig Gray

Executive Producers: Emma Parkins, Ed Stobart

Sound/Drone: Ben Bradley

Dubbing Mixer: Richard Cree

Graphics: Neep Pictures

Post Production: Yellowmoon

Colourist: Scott Ferguson

Directors of Photography: Mark McCauley, Sam Jackson, Michael Quinn

Camera Operator: Connall McStravick

Production Assistant: Shelly McVeigh

Editors: Reuben McNutt, Ciaran O’Hagan

Online Editor: Jonathan Fetherston

Edit Assistant: Gemma Gillespie

Associate Producer: Leana Arrell

Production Manager: Niamh Kelly

Head of Production: Judy Wilson

Business Affairs: Will Skidmore