Bronze Age Weapons Prompt Surprising Discovery | BBC Timestamp

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Our ancestors are all around us. Here, archaeologist Julian Richards brings their lives to light by uncovering their secrets from the ancient past. When studying Bronze Age spearheads, Dr Richards is fascinated to discover that the damage to these weapons, and their very composition, reveal stories of their untold history. And then when tracing the origins of an arrow head found lodged in the spine of a skeleton, he discovers it has a surprising origin. This clip is from Meet The Ancestors (2001). #Archaeology #BronzeAge #Weapons #History Subscribe: https://bbc.in/4b7tZxt   Welcome to BBC Timestamp, your home for all things history. Shed new light on the past by unveiling hidden worlds throughout time, dig into the fascinating true stories behind legendary myths, and learn about cutting-edge technologies helping to rethink stories from across the ages.   This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com