The British History Podcast 72 – Staffordshire Hoard: Wrapping Up with Kevin Leahy
Jan 25, 2013
Dr. Kevin Leahy, a scholarly articles and book author, discusses the significance of the Staffordshire Hoard, exploration of hidden motifs in Anglo-Saxon art, crowdsourcing in reconstructing foil fragments, the relationship between pagan king Penda and Christian king Cadwollum, and the placement of objects in the horde. Exciting insights into a fascinating archaeological discovery!
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Deciphering the Secrets of the Staffordshire Hoard
02:49 • 17min
Exploring Secret Writing and Hidden Motifs in Anglo-Saxon Art
20:16 • 2min
Crowdsourcing Foil Fragments and the Comfluent Death Song
22:28 • 2min
Penda, Cadwollum, and the Newly Declared Treasure Objects
24:41 • 2min
Placement of Objects in the Horde and Possibility of Further Excavations
26:45 • 3min