3. The Two Emperors
Step back in time to 878AD 鈥� a world of warring kingdoms, Viking invasions and a buried hoard of coins that could rewrite the history of Britain itself.
History is written by the winners 鈥� but in the ground beneath our feet, lie secrets someone has tried to bury. We travel back in time to 878AD, a world of warring Anglo Saxon kingdoms and Viking invasions. Historian Gareth Williams reveals how the coins found by George and Layton could rewrite the story of King Alfred鈥檚 reign and of Britain itself.
Narrator: Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Contributors: Dr Gareth Williams, Nigel Cleeton, Peter Reavill
Sound Design: Peregrine Andrews
Production Co-ordinator: Dan Marchini
Additional Research: Holly Morgan
Associate Producer: David James Smith
Producer: Aron Keller
Exec Producer: James Robinson
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