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105 – Sutton Hoo: Treasures of the Dead

The British History Podcast

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Exploring historical events and figures

This chapter covers the expulsion of Christian missionaries, the dynasties and kingdoms of Edwin and Hooreric, the Battle of the River Idal, Dr. John Dee's possible involvement at Sutton Hoo, Basil Brown as the first archaeologist, the absence of a body at Mound 1, the ownership of the treasures after an inquest, and Winston Churchill's admiration for the owner.

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