Ireland's Treasures Uncovered

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Ireland's Treasures

15/02/2016

BBC One - Ireland's Treasures Uncovered

The story of the iconic Irish artefacts that have helped shape and create modern Ireland.

The surprising tales behind treasures such as the Tara Brooch, the Broighter Hoard, the Waterford Charter Roll and others that have helped to shape and create modern Ireland.

The story of the iconic Irish artefacts that have helped to shape and create modern Ireland, both north and south. 

The programme reveals the surprising tales behind treasures such as the Tara Brooch, the Broighter Hoard, the Waterford Charter Roll and others, revealing new stories behind the artefacts that we thought we knew. It also reveals the most recent astounding finds that are adding to the list of Ireland's Treasures. 

Using key access to Ireland's two largest museums, in Belfast and Dublin, the programme brings together archaeologists and curators who have spent their lives working to understand the true context for these emblematic treasures.

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