The Warrior of Janakkala
May 22, 2025•44 min•Season 8Ep. 9
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Episode description
In 2013, a team of metal detectorists in Janakkala, Finland, stumbled upon something astonishing - a mysterious grave dating back over a thousand years. Buried with two swords, the extraordinary find suggests a link between Christians and Pagans.
Cast List:
Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist
Simo Vanhatalo: Archaeological Field Services, Museuivirasto
Paul Macdonald: Sword maker, MacDonald Armouries
Rachel Wood: University of York
Raila Altonen: Landowner
Mikko Mäkelä: Metal Detectorist
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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