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The Beaker People: everything you wanted to know

The Beaker People: everything you wanted to know

Mike Parker-Pearson answers listener questions on the prehistoric people famed for their brilliant metal ornaments – and credited with transforming Britain 4,500 years ago

Spencer Mizen

Published: May 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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Who were the Beaker People? What was their contribution to the building of Stonehenge? And did their arrival in Britain really lead to the obliteration of the indigenous population? Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, Mike Parker-Pearson answers the most pressing questions on the prehistoric culture that changed Britain for good.

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Spencer MizenSenior production editor

Spencer is senior production editor of HistoryExtra magazine