Romans, Vikings, Peasants: Who Had The Worst Job In History?

Tony Robinson presents a series examining some of history's least pleasant employment opportunities. He begins in the first millennium, trying his hand at everyday tasks including back-breaking mining by ancient Roman methods, and Saxon ploughing using wooden implements and oxen. He also enters the...

49 min - History - Timeline - World History Documentaries

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