Mystic Britain

From peasants to kings, the people of Britain believed devils and witches stalked the land, causing chaos and bad fortune. Follow as we visit an ancient church in the village of Troston marked with medieval demonic symbols.

England’s Rollright Stones, located on the borders of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, are among the oldest and most mystic monuments in Britain. Hosts Clive Anderson and Mary-Ann Ochota visit this mystic site to examine ancient artifacts.

Visit the Roman Empire’s most impressive legacy in Britain, and discover its surprising carvings, used to enhance Rome’s performance during an epic, supernatural battle.

In 1963, archaeologists discovered a pit full of human bones in a preserved medieval village in Yorkshire. Dig through old records and use the latest forensic technology to uncover the truth behind a grisly medieval mystery.

The 2003 discovery of an ancient pagan burial chamber revealed a treasure trove of artifacts from the Dark Ages and one big shocker: gold foil crosses that predate the arrival of Christianity to the region by nearly 20 years.

Journey across the United Kingdom as we examine bones from the Bronze Age, revealing strange puppet skeletons, bodies with bits missing, and even a macabre marionette.