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2,000-Year-Old Roman 'Service Station' Unearthed In Gloucester
Archaeologists in Gloucester have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman mutatio, or service station, during roadbuilding efforts.
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Rare 2,000-Year-Old Gladiator Knife Handle Found Near Hadrian's Wall
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old knife handle near Hadrian’s Wall. The artefact, shaped like a gladiator, represents a left-handed secutor fighter, a rare feature. Discovered in the River Tyne, it provides new insights into the widespread popularity of gladiatorial combat in the Roman Empire. This unique find will be displayed at Co...
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“Astonishing” Giant Circle Of Pits Found Near Stonehenge
Archaeologists have discovered a wide circle of deep pits surrounding an ancient settlement near Stonehenge, opening up new lines of investigation into the origins and meaning of the mysterious, prehistoric monument.
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Possible Evidence Of Julius Caesar's UK Invasion Site Unearthed
Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the first evidence of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain, the University of Leicester announced Tuesday.
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Shakespeare's 'Kitchen' Found During Archaeological Dig
Archaeologists from Britain's Staffordshire University have unearthed the site of English poet and playwright William Shakespeare's 'kitchen' at New Place, which was the bard's family home in Stratford-upon-Avon at the height of his career for almost two decades.
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British Archaeologist Aims to Pinpoint Nefertiti's Tomb
Standing before the majestic gold, ochre and white frescos of Tutankhamun's tomb, British archaeologist Nicholas Reeves on Monday passionately defended his daring theory that Nefertiti is buried in a secret chamber.
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Skull found in Britain could be King Richard III's
British archaeologists hunting for the lost remains of King Richard III on Monday revealed the first image of a battle-scarred skull found at a car park ahead of what they said would be a "major announcement" about their findings.
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2,000-year-old Gladiator cemetery found in Britain
Historians have uncovered what they believe is the world's best-preserved cemetery of gladiators, who may have been killed while battling wild beasts or by a hammer blow from a fellow fighter, in the North of England.The 2,000-year-old remains of almost 80 young men, mutilated by horrific injuries, were found by archaeologists as they excavated a r...
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2,000-Year-Old Roman 'Service Station' Unearthed In Gloucester
Archaeologists in Gloucester have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman mutatio, or service station, during roadbuilding efforts.
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Rare 2,000-Year-Old Gladiator Knife Handle Found Near Hadrian's Wall
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old knife handle near Hadrian’s Wall. The artefact, shaped like a gladiator, represents a left-handed secutor fighter, a rare feature. Discovered in the River Tyne, it provides new insights into the widespread popularity of gladiatorial combat in the Roman Empire. This unique find will be displayed at Co...
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“Astonishing” Giant Circle Of Pits Found Near Stonehenge
Archaeologists have discovered a wide circle of deep pits surrounding an ancient settlement near Stonehenge, opening up new lines of investigation into the origins and meaning of the mysterious, prehistoric monument.
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Possible Evidence Of Julius Caesar's UK Invasion Site Unearthed
Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the first evidence of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain, the University of Leicester announced Tuesday.
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Shakespeare's 'Kitchen' Found During Archaeological Dig
Archaeologists from Britain's Staffordshire University have unearthed the site of English poet and playwright William Shakespeare's 'kitchen' at New Place, which was the bard's family home in Stratford-upon-Avon at the height of his career for almost two decades.
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British Archaeologist Aims to Pinpoint Nefertiti's Tomb
Standing before the majestic gold, ochre and white frescos of Tutankhamun's tomb, British archaeologist Nicholas Reeves on Monday passionately defended his daring theory that Nefertiti is buried in a secret chamber.
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Skull found in Britain could be King Richard III's
British archaeologists hunting for the lost remains of King Richard III on Monday revealed the first image of a battle-scarred skull found at a car park ahead of what they said would be a "major announcement" about their findings.
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2,000-year-old Gladiator cemetery found in Britain
Historians have uncovered what they believe is the world's best-preserved cemetery of gladiators, who may have been killed while battling wild beasts or by a hammer blow from a fellow fighter, in the North of England.The 2,000-year-old remains of almost 80 young men, mutilated by horrific injuries, were found by archaeologists as they excavated a r...
