And today, you are joining us on a very special day. Were broadcasting here from the historic pastor reading room. Where for the past 80 years , scholars from around the globe have come to use the largest shakespeare collection in the world. I would like to extend a warm welcome to you today who joining us on cspan2. And those of you joining us forhe live feed, thanks making it possible for shakespeare fans to enjoy this special day. Shakespeares influence goes beyond the written word, your arrival was accompanied by the folger consort. Ourfolger consort is inhouse ensemble. If you are interested in their music, you can find it on itunes and have a look at the wonder of will room that has been created by itunes. Apple has partnered with us so we collect shakespeare material for everyone who wants to celebrate. Today, we are here to celebrate the legacy of the worlds greatest storyteller. And what better way to do that than pay tribute with stories. People are celebrating shakespeare al
Former milkman Basil Brown found 90ft long ship buried in the seventh century
Author discovered archaeologist Peggy Piggott was his aunt and wrote book
The film based on his book, The Dig, is coming to Netflix on January 29
In the summer of 1939, a former milkman turned self-taught archaeologist called Basil Brown plunged a spade into the side of a large mound at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. He had been hired by Edith Pretty, the wealthy widow who owned the mound, to see if there was anything inside. Possibly he might find a few ancient bits and pieces, she thought, or maybe even something a little bigger if he was lucky.