English cave may have ties to king-turned-saint and Viking invasion, archaeologists say
English cave may have ties to king-turned-saint and Viking invasion, archaeologists say Archaeologists in England have identified a near-complete Anglo-Saxon cave house, which, they say, may once have been the home of a king who became a saint. Thought to date from the early 9th century, the dwelling in the central English county of Derbyshire …
Viking-Era Coins Discovered on the Isle of Man
Viking-Era Coins Discovered on the Isle of Man A metal detectorist who made another astonishing find last year uncovered a Viking era “piggybank” of silver coins on the Isle of Man. Former police officer Kath Giles discovered the 1,000-year-old fragments in a field in the north of the island. Details of the 87 coins, which …
700-year-old Pope’s seal found in Shropshire field
700-year-old Pope’s seal found in Shropshire field The number of archaeological objects officially unearthed in Britain has reached the 1.5million mark – with the discovery of a seal belonging to a 13th-century pope. The medieval find, which is more than 750 years old, was a seal of Pope Innocent IV and may have links to …
‘Entire Streets’ Of Roman London Uncovered
‘Entire Streets’ Of Roman London Uncovered About 10,000 finds have been discovered, including writing tablets and good luck charms. The area has been dubbed the “Pompeii of the north” due to the perfect preservation of organic artefacts such as leather and wood. One expert said: “This is the site that we have been dreaming of …
18th century Ice House re-discovered beneath the streets of Marylebone London
18th century Ice House re-discovered beneath the streets of Marylebone London Archaeologists in London have re-discovered a subterranean ice house near Regents Park. Dating back to the 1780s, the egg-shaped cavern was used to store ice, which was imported from as far away as Norway. Made from bricks, the structure would have been one of …
Archaeologists discover a medieval skeleton with his boots still on in London
Archaeologists discover medieval skeleton with his boots still on in London Archaeologists excavating a site along with the Thames Tideway Tunnel—a mᴀssive pipeline nicknamed London’s “super sewer”—have revealed the skeleton of a medieval man who literally died with his boots on. “It’s extremely rare to discover any boots from the late 15th century, let alone a skeleton still wearing them,” says …
Old Football Found On Beach Turns Out To Be An Iron Age Skull
Old Football Found On Beach Turns Out To Be An Iron Age Skull Image kicking what you thought was part of an old football during a stroll on the beach – only to discover it was actually part of a human skull. That’s what happened to Anthony Plowright. He was walking his two dogs on …
Possible Image of Roman God Unearthed at Vindolanda
Possible Image of Roman God Unearthed at Vindolanda BBC News reports that two volunteers discovered a piece of sandstone carved with an image of a donkey or horse and a naked man holding a spear at Vindolanda, a Roman fort along Hadrian’s Wall in northern England. It was found intact near a 4th Century cavalry …
Huge Objects Could Have Been Moved by a Lifting Machine at Stonehenge and Egypt!
Huge Objects Could Have Been Moved by a Lifting Machine at Stonehenge and Egypt! A history-loving carpet fitter has recreated an ancient machine to solve the mystery of how Stonehenge was built. Steven Tasker, 66, believes the long-forgotten machinery would have been used to transport the huge stones 180 miles. He came up with the …
Roman sarcophagus discovered in Bath contained two skeletons, with one laid at the other’s feet
Roman sarcophagus discovered in Bath contained two skeletons, with one laid at the other’s feet In the British city of Bath, two separate skeletons were discovered inside a Roman-era tomb. A well-preserved body was discovered face-down with the partial remains of another person positioned at its feet. Beads and pottery that may have contained food were …