Dust Detectives | Underfloor Archaeology (Classic)

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Just beneath our feet lies a hidden world of centuries-old curiosities and undiscovered treasures. But laying your hands on these forgotten items and figuring out exactly what they are requires some special underfloor sleuthing, to sort the rubbish from the rarities.
An archaeological adventure awaits in the story of the Dust Detectives, as the team uncover early medieval music and learn about the lives of ordinary people who played an important but unwritten part of Oxburgh Hall's history.
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Production
Host: James Grasby
Producer: Jack Glover Higgins
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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Thank you to Anna Forrest, Matthew Champion, and Dr David Skinner DPhil (Oxon) for contributions to this episode.
Among the music featured is a performance of early Tudor Choral song by Dr Skinner’s Choir ‘Alamire’.
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