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Northumbria 27 Aug 2013 | 06:22 pm
One of the most important kingdoms of the Heptarchy, Northumbria was the site of significant Christian centers of learning where remarkable art, literature, and theological scholarship was produced in...
More News 22 Aug 2013 | 06:21 am
Medieval bones, a poison ring, and a very old globe are among this week's discoveries. Found: 210 skeletons beneath Berkhamsted site that will soon be home to Marks & Spencer The bones date as far b...
Human habitation in the Faroe Islands predates the Vikings 22 Aug 2013 | 04:45 am
Until recently, it was generally believed that the earliest human presence in the Faroes was in the 9th century, when Viking adventurers colonized the islands. Now, according to a study conducted by a...
Some News 15 Aug 2013 | 06:13 am
This week we've got a variety of archaeological developments and a shocking theft. Archeologists Discover Remains of 16th Century Gallows in Haapsalu Coins, bone, and clay pot fragments were also fo...
Badger helps out archaeologists 15 Aug 2013 | 05:10 am
A very important discovery was made by two amateur archaeologists in Germany with the help of a badger. The animal made its home on top of eight medieval graves. Lars Wilhelm and Hendrikje Ring notice...
More from the Glossary 8 Aug 2013 | 05:22 am
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News Roundup 8 Aug 2013 | 04:50 am
This week there are some terrific archaeological finds, including coins, jewelry, and big buildings. Byzantine Garbage Pit Yields Mystery In excavations north of Tel Aviv, the discovery of hundreds ...
Saint Aldhelm 1 Aug 2013 | 05:07 am
He was an abbot. A teacher. A writer in both poetry and prose. And he took an interest in a particular science. He was "the first ... Read Full Post
In the News 1 Aug 2013 | 04:02 am
Four very different discoveries await in this week's news. Early sketch of Stonehenge found The sketch was discovered in a manuscript dating to 1440, making it the oldest detailed drawing of the anc...
Hengist and Horsa 25 Jul 2013 | 05:39 am
They stand tall in the early history of England: legendary brothers who founded the kingdom of Kent. Did they actually exist? They were mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, so the ... Read Full Po...
