Overview: In 'Secrets of the Dead: King Arthur's Lost Kingdom', Professor Alice Roberts uses archaeological discoveries to piece together a turning point in Britain's history.

The key to her quest is the excavation of a stone palace in Cornwall - long believed to be the birthplace of the King Arthur legend.

Was Arthur in fact ruler of a prosperous trading village, and the defender of the native Britons against the Anglo-Saxons?

DVD Verdict: In the fifth century, the future of Britain hung in the balance.

After four centuries of Roman occupation and leadership, the Romans up and left, leaving the nation vulnerable to an invading Anglo-Saxon horde - or at least that's what the fragmentary historical texts record.

The truth is no one really knows what happened, and this pivotal moment in history has been shrouded in mystery - until now.

In 'Secrets of the Dead: King Arthur's Lost Kingdom', Professor Alice Roberts of University of Birmingham uncovers new archeological evidence to rewrite our understanding of the Dark Ages and to explain the Arthurian Legend.

Artifacts from Turkey, North Africa and France show the prosperity of the area. An Anglo-Saxon broach made by 5th century British techniques suggest a blending of cultures.

Professor Robert decodes these discoveries and pieces together a very different story of this turning point in Britain’s history.

Inclusive of more information and finds and discussions, these and other many fascinating facts are all to be found here on the enthralling 'Secrets of the Dead: King Arthur's Lost Kingdom' out June 4th, 2019 via PBS. This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs.