Prehistoric Ireland
2 Episodes
Tristan Hughes travels to Ireland to delve into the mysteries and myths of prehistoric Ireland.
In the first episode, History Hit’s Ancients expert Tristan Hughes travels to Ireland to delve into the mysteries of Newgrange and its surrounding tombs — exploring the secrets of Stone Age Ireland. Along the way, he gets up close to artefacts uncovered from the tombs, examines the breathtaking rock art carved into their stones, and investigates the myths and beliefs that have echoed through this sacred landscape for over 5,000 years.
-
Prehistoric Ireland: Secrets of the Stone Age
Episode 1
The Brú na Bóinne complex holds some of the most extraordinary structures of the prehistoric world. In this episode, History Hit’s Ancients expert Tristan Hughes travels to Ireland to delve into the mysteries of Newgrange and its surrounding tombs — exploring the secrets of Stone Age Ireland. Alo...
-
38:51Episode 2Prehistoric Ireland: A Metal Revolution
Episode 2
4000 years ago change was sparking in Ireland, a revolution was on the horizon, the age of metal was coming! Join Tristan Hughes as he traverses Ireland, exploring a golden age of transformation, Ireland’s Bronze Age.
Copper mining started in Ireland around 2400 BC, in the Chalcolithic, or copp...
