Watch Discovering Provence - Archaeology in Provence

Discovering Provence - Archaeology in Provence is a documentary which focuses on the history of Provence. The documentary begins by examining the history of the region during the 1st century A.D. Of course written records are always going to be sparse when one looks back so far, so it then leads into archeological discoveries. The documentary gives special focus to the Luberon Valley. Archeologists have been able to find a treasure trove of artifacts in this specific area due to a war in the 16th century. The documentary shows how this excavation has improved our understanding of the region. It then proceeds to examine the more recent history of Provence.