Medieval building found in Llandaff under public toilets
Medieval building found in Llandaff under public toilets Located next to Llandaff’s Old Bishop Castle in the 13th century, the site tells experts that there would have been an important person who lived there. A public dig began in September and participants quickly discovered an unearthed fireplace, chequered floor tiles, animal bones, and old horseshoes. About … Continue reading Medieval building found in Llandaff under public toilets
‘One of the greatest finds’: experts shed light on Staffordshire hoard
‘One of the greatest finds’: experts shed light on Staffordshire hoard A collection of Anglo-Saxon gold artifacts known as the Staffordshire hoard has been hailed as ‘one of the greatest finds of British archaeology’ by researchers. The archaeologist believes the booty originated in a series of Dark Age battlefields, during conflicts between rival English kingdoms. … Continue reading ‘One of the greatest finds’: experts shed light on Staffordshire hoard
11,000-year-old Spiritualized Deer Masks Whisper Tales Of A Forgotten World
11,000-year-old Spiritualized Deer Masks Whisper Tales Of A Forgotten World The headdresses are the star exhibits in A Survival Story – Prehistoric Life at Star Carr which gives visitors a fascinating glimpse into life in Mesolithic-era Britain following the end of the last Ice Age. At the time people were building their homes on the shore of … Continue reading 11,000-year-old Spiritualized Deer Masks Whisper Tales Of A Forgotten World
Ancient Roman sarcophagus found at London building site
Ancient Roman sarcophagus found at London building site LONDON, ENGLAND—BBC News reports that a 1,600-year-old Roman sarcophagus with an opened lid was unearthed at a construction site on Swan Street in central London. An infant’s bones and a broken bracelet were found in the soil near the sarcophagus. The 1,600-year-old coffin found near Borough Market … Continue reading Ancient Roman sarcophagus found at London building site
The well that turns objects to STONE: Mysterious site in Yorkshire is rumored to be cursed by the Devil
The well that turns objects to STONE: Mysterious site in Yorkshire is rumored to be cursed by the Devil A weird phenomenon takes place in Knaresborough city of North Yorkshire, England. It houses a petrifying well that can make items into stone tremendously. Every year, millions of tourists come to this rather curious attraction. The … Continue reading The well that turns objects to STONE: Mysterious site in Yorkshire is rumored to be cursed by the Devil
The mystery of the Octavius: An 18th-century ghost ship was discovered with the captain’s body found frozen at his desk, still holding his pen
The mystery of the Octavius: An 18th-century ghost ship was discovered with the captain’s body found frozen at his desk, still holding his pen The world has an array of tales, mysteries, and legends and we are traveling on a different dimension when reading or listening to them. Those stories are thoughtful for everyone who … Continue reading The mystery of the Octavius: An 18th-century ghost ship was discovered with the captain’s body found frozen at his desk, still holding his pen
Metal detectorist unearths stunning £15,000 gold hat pin from 1485 which may have belonged to King Edward IV
Metal detectorist unearths stunning £15,000 gold hat pin from 1485 which may have belonged to King Edward IV In a region in Lincolnshire, England, a metal detector discovered a silver hat pin from the 15th century. It is thought that the jewel belonged to Edward IV, a prince who was known in the Wars of … Continue reading Metal detectorist unearths stunning £15,000 gold hat pin from 1485 which may have belonged to King Edward IV
WWII Plane Crash Site Excavated in England
WWII Plane Crash Site Excavated in England Hawker Hurricane fighter plane excavated by Winchester University archaeology students in the field near Wickham The single-seater crash site, which went down near Wickham in November 1940, was effectively excavated by Winchester University Students. The undergraduate’s recovered wreckage left behind following the wartime RAF recovery including elements of … Continue reading WWII Plane Crash Site Excavated in England
A new Viking site could rewrite the story of the ‘Great Heathen Army’
A new Viking site could rewrite the story of the ‘Great Heathen Army’ Some 40 years ago, archaeologists excavating the grounds of the English village of Repton stumbled upon a gruesome discovery: a mass grave containing the bodies of more than 250 men, women, and children, many bearing the scars of battle on their bones. … Continue reading A new Viking site could rewrite the story of the ‘Great Heathen Army’
Enormous Roman arcade found in Essex was once part of a magnificent temple: the 400ft-long arched structure is the largest of its kind found in the UK
Roman arcade found in England, the oldest building in the country Although arcades are not around much anymore, they were once a major part of a child’s weekend. Arcades allowed friends to hang out and play endless games for hours on end. Arcades have been around since the ancient Romans. Just recently, British archaeologists discovered … Continue reading Enormous Roman arcade found in Essex was once part of a magnificent temple: the 400ft-long arched structure is the largest of its kind found in the UK