Vast cemetery of Bronze Age burial mounds unearthed near Stonehenge Archaeologists have discovered a vast cemetery of Bronze Age burial mounds, thought to be up to 4,400 years old, ahead of a building development less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Stonehenge. The cemetery includes more than 20 circular mounds, known as barrows, built between … Continue reading Vast cemetery of Bronze Age burial mounds unearthed near Stonehenge →

This 500-year-old skeleton died with his boots on In the mud of London’s Thames River, a strange skeleton that lay hidden for 500 years has finally seen the light of day. Face down, one arm upflung, the only remnants of his clothing were a pair of half-rotted, thigh-high black leather boots. It’s those boots that … Continue reading This 500-year-old skeleton died with his boots on →

Baby’s bones and ancient sarcophagus found at Borough Market building site Archaeologists have lifted the lid of an ancient Roman sarcophagus unearthed at a building site near London’s Borough Market. The 1,600-year-old stone coffin, discovered at Swan Street, Southwark, is thought to contain the remains of a mother after the bones of a baby were found … Continue reading Baby’s bones and ancient sarcophagus found at Borough Market building site →

Volunteer archaeologists discovered a 1900-year-old silver military decoration in Vindolanda Volunteer archaeologists have discovered a 1900-year-old military decoration (Phalera) that was awarded to distinguished soldiers and troops in the Roman army in Vindolanda, in northern England. Vindolanda was a Roman auxiliary fort (castrum) one mile south of Hadrian’s Wall in northern England. Roman Vindolanda Fort is one … Continue reading Volunteer archaeologists discovered a 1900-year-old silver military decoration in Vindolanda →

‘Incredibly Rare’ Roman Mausoleum Unearthed Near London Bridge Station Archaeologists report discovering an “incredibly rare” and featured preserved floors and walls Roman mausoleum near London Bridge Station, UK. Archaeologists discovered big Roman mosaics at the same location last year, which led scientists to believe something much larger might be buried beneath the surface. Excavations conducted … Continue reading ‘Incredibly Rare’ Roman Mausoleum Unearthed Near London Bridge Station →

Retiree Uncovers Wooden Artifact 2,000 Years Older than Stonehenge A piece of decoratively carved wood found during a construction project has been declared the oldest in Britain. The 6,000-year-old piece of oak, found in Boxford, Berkshire, is only the second wood carving to be found from the Mesolithic period. It was discovered preserved in peat … Continue reading Retiree Uncovers Wooden Artifact 2,000 Years Older than Stonehenge →

Excavations Near Stonehenge Uncover Bronze Age Barrow Cemetery The Cotswold Archeology team excavating at the site of a planned housing development near Salisbury, England, has unearthed a giant barrow cemetery that could be between 3,500 and 4,000 years old. Wiltshire is well known for its Bronze Age barrows, particularly those found within the World Heritage … Continue reading Excavations Near Stonehenge Uncover Bronze Age Barrow Cemetery →

Remains of Child Mill Workers Examined in Northern England Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence of the harrowing lives of children known as “pauper apprentices” who were forced into labour during industrialization in England. A team of experts analyzed the skeletal remains of more than 150 individuals from a rural churchyard cemetery in the … Continue reading Remains of Child Mill Workers Examined in Northern England →

Roman Incense Container Unearthed in Northern England Archaeologists working on a Cockermouth site uncovered some “particularly spectacular finds” in the final days of their nine-week project. The nine-strong team of experts has been working in riverside fields off Low Road and behind the Lakes Home Centre. The Ecus team, from Barnard Castle, was called in … Continue reading Roman Incense Container Unearthed in Northern England →