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The Mysterious Long Barrows of Neolithic Britain

Offered By: Dan Davis History via YouTube

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Explore the enigmatic world of Neolithic Britain's long barrows in this 26-minute video. Delve into the origins, purpose, and significance of these ancient monuments dating back to 3800 BC. Discover the latest findings from ancient DNA studies, revealing fascinating insights into family relationships and societal structures of the time. Examine theories about their symbolic meanings, potential use as "houses of the dead," and evidence of Neolithic patriarchy and violence. Uncover the story behind these mysterious structures, their construction, and the people buried within them. Learn how modern scientific techniques are shedding new light on the lives and customs of our Neolithic ancestors.

Syllabus

Neolithic Long Barrows
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What are long barrows?
Symbolic meanings
Houses of the dead?
Who was buried inside them?
Neolithic patriarchy
Neolithic violence
DNA analyses
The Story of the Long Barrows


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Dan Davis History

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