Found with a metal detector: 52,503 bronze and silver Roman coins in a ceramic pot The Frome Hoard is a hoard of 52,503 Roman coins found by metal detectorist Dave Crisp near Frome in Somerset, England.  The coins were contained in a ceramic pot 45 cm (18 in) in diameter, and date from AD 253 …

The face of Priest Buried at Lincoln Cathedral Reconstructed A facial reconstruction of a medieval priest found buried at Lincoln Cathedral has been unveiled. The clergy members ‘ discoveries and facial reconstruction have been shared by archeologists who unearthed a particularly rare Medieval priestly burial in the Lincoln cathedral earlier this year to allow us …

Well-Preserved Medieval Brooch Discovered in England The origins of a 1,100-year-old brooch found in a lorry-load of soil may be “a mystery” that is never solved, say archaeologists. According to the archaeologists who think the brooch being discovered in a lorry full of soil means its original resting place will stay a mystery. The valuable silver …

Armchair archaeologists are discovering ancient historic sites during the lockdown Volunteer archaeologists working from home are revealing hitherto uncharted prehistoric burial mounds,  Roman roads, and medieval farms, using LiDAR technology. This just goes to show what can be achieved working from home during a pandemic, history in the making. Businesses and companies have all had to …

Archaeologists found a skeleton under a car park in the city of Leicester. The remains were believed to be Richard III Experts from the University of Leicester said DNA from the bones matched that of descendants of the monarch’s family. Lead archaeologist Richard Buckley, from the University of Leicester, told a press conference to applause: “Beyond reasonable …

Cat’s paw print found in Roman tile at Lincoln dig Archaeologists have discovered what could be the world’s oldest cat paw print. The imprint of four feline toes was found on a tile which dates back almost 2,000 years. It is believed the marks were caused when the tile was left out to dry by a …

2 Decades of archaeological research have shed light on an Anglo Saxon community that lived in England 1400 years ago During the winter of 1816-1817 extreme storms swept away tons of sand and formed the vast dune fields surrounding the castle until today, on the beach below the Castle Bamburgh. This was not the only surprising …

4,200-year-old burial of Bronze Age chieftain discovered under UK skate park GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND—BBC reports that two Bronze Age burials situated within a circular ditch were unearthed in southwestern England by a team including Andy Hood of Foundations Archaeology. The first burial, placed in the center of the circle, contained the remains of a possible chieftain, …

World oldest poppy goes on display to mark Remembrance Sunday A mysterious scrapbook of pressed flowers that a soldier sent to his sweetheart while he was fighting in the First World War has come to light. The book belonged to a woman named only as Lizzie and was used by her to keep flowers that …