Medieval archaeologists make a startling discovery on Ridgeway Hill in Dorset, England that shocked the world. Construction workers unearthed a Viking mass grave dating back to the late 8th century. The Ridgeway Hill viking burial pit contained dozens of individuals, their bodies heaped in disarray and heads severed, reveal a grim chapter of Viking history. Led by archaeologist Tim Southerland, the excavation challenges preconceptions about Viking warriors, suggesting diverse origins for the victims. As analysis unfolds, the mystery deepens, leaving questions about the events that transpired and the identities of those involved.

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