Buried

In Buried, Professor Alice Roberts explores funerary rituals to reveal insights into ancient beliefs about mortality and the afterlife in Britain during the first millennium. Drawing on archaeological discoveries, DNA research, and historical texts, she uncovers diverse practices—from Roman cremations and feasts to Anglo Saxon graves and early Christian burial sites—providing a unique perspective on how people understood life and death. This work serves as a continuation of her previous insights in Ancestors, offering a compelling narrative that highlights the stories of the deceased.