Remains of up to 100 children were found during a dig at a holy site in Wales The bodies of 100 children have been discovered in what is believed to be an ancient burial ground. Archaeologists in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, made the grim discovery. They had been excavating an area surrounding the mysterious St Saviours, a … Continue reading Remains of up to 100 children were found during a dig at a holy site in Wales →

Remnants of Ancient Roman Turret Discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in England Remnants of a turret from Hadrian’s Wall were unearthed by archaeologists during construction work for student accommodations in Ouseburn, near Newcastle, England. Hadrian’s Wall was a defensive fortification that spanned 73 miles across Roman Britain. Sixteen stone forts were built every 1,000 paces, with … Continue reading Remnants of Ancient Roman Turret Discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in England →

Neolithic culinary traditions of ancient Brits uncovered A team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, has uncovered intriguing new insights into the diet of people living in Neolithic Britain and found evidence that cereals, including wheat, were cooked in pots. Using chemical analysis of ancient, and incredibly well-preserved pottery found in the waters … Continue reading Neolithic culinary traditions of ancient Brits uncovered →

A couple discover over ₹2 crore gold coins in the kitchen during the renovation A life-changing event occurred in a UK couple’s life when they decided to renovate their house. According to a report by The Times, a UK-based couple found 264 gold coins under the floor of their kitchen. The North Yorkshire couple has … Continue reading A couple discover over ₹2 crore gold coins in the kitchen during the renovation →

Ancient roman sarcophagus found at London building site An ancient Roman sarcophagus has been excavated from a building site in central London. The 1,600-year-old coffin found near Borough Market is thought to contain the remains of a member of the nobility. Archaeologists have been unable to identify the body as the stone coffin has been … Continue reading Ancient roman sarcophagus found at London building site →

Anglo-Saxon Trade Hub Found at Monastery Site in England Archaeologists have unearthed a long-forgotten trading hub that researchers say would have enjoyed comparable status to London in the Middle Ages. The find on the banks of the Thames in Cookham, Berkshire, has been hailed as “a once in a generation discovery” by the University of … Continue reading Anglo-Saxon Trade Hub Found at Monastery Site in England →

Possible Medieval Pub Found in Northern England Archaeologists excavating a site in East Yorkshire say they may have stumbled on a medieval alehouse. Volunteers have spent the past three weeks searching for the remains of a village at High Hunsley, near Beverley. Assistant site director Emma Samuel said a large number of pottery beakers and … Continue reading Possible Medieval Pub Found in Northern England →

Study Investigates Rate of Parasite Infections in a Medieval City Research examining traces of parasites in the remains of medieval Cambridge residents suggests that local friars were almost twice as likely as ordinary working townspeople to have intestinal worms – despite monasteries of the period having far more sanitary facilities.   One possibility is that the … Continue reading Study Investigates Rate of Parasite Infections in a Medieval City →

Heat Wave Reveals 17th-Century English Gardens A stately home’s “ghost gardens” have become visible after the recent extreme heat. Grass on parts of Longleat’s baroque garden in Wiltshire has dried out to such an extent it has revealed historic features long buried in the landscape. New overhead drone images of the imprints show what the … Continue reading Heat Wave Reveals 17th-Century English Gardens →