The Search for Alfred the Great(2014)

The Search for Alfred the Great is a documentary following historian Neil Oliver as he joins a team of experts investigating the lost burial site of England's most celebrated medieval king. Alfred's remains have been relocated repeatedly across centuries, leaving their current location a genuine mystery. Using cutting-edge forensic science and historical research, the investigation pieces together clues from ancient records and archaeological evidence to trace where the Saxon monarch's bones might finally rest. The film balances detective work with broader questions about how we preserve and honor historical figures, revealing surprising discoveries about Alfred's life and legacy along the way.