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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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New DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Post-Roman Migration and Anglo-Saxon Influence in Britain
A groundbreaking DNA technique, known as Twigstats, is helping to unlock new insights into Britain's history. Researchers are studying human remains to understand the migration and interactions of populations after the Romans left. This innovative method is already shedding light on significant periods such as the Anglo-Saxon invasion and Viking ex...
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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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Britain Yet To Renew Visa Of Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich: Sources
British authorities, whose relations with Moscow have been strained, are yet to renew Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's visa after it expired last month, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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UK Rug Designer Accidently Discovers Ancient Roman Villa In His Garden
One of Britain's biggest and most elaborate Roman villas has been unearthed by chance by a homeowner laying electric cables in his garden at Wiltshire in south-west England.
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Only Three of 2015s Top 10 YouTube Videos Were Made by Ordinary Users
The year has changed, and the exact videos have changed, but one aspect of YouTube's annual top-10 remains pretty predictable: The real powerhouses on the site that claims to have democratized Internet video are network TV channels and multimillion-dollar companies - not ordinary "creators."
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What Trademarking the Birmingham Balti Could do for Britain
The Midlands' favourite curry is heading for legally recognised status, which the government reckons will create jobs and draw in tourists. Even if Madhur Jafffrey doesn't rate it at all. Never mind the Romans, what have the migrants ever done for us,...
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Spain police arrest Irish priest for child abuse
Spanish police have arrested an 85-year-old Irish Roman Catholic priest suspected of sexually abusing three altar boys in Britain over many years.
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British cardinal Keith O'Brien quits after 'inappropriate acts' claims
Cardinal Keith O'Brien, Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, has resigned in the wake of allegations of inappropriate behaviour, the Catholic Church said on Monday.
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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.
-
New DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Post-Roman Migration and Anglo-Saxon Influence in Britain
A groundbreaking DNA technique, known as Twigstats, is helping to unlock new insights into Britain's history. Researchers are studying human remains to understand the migration and interactions of populations after the Romans left. This innovative method is already shedding light on significant periods such as the Anglo-Saxon invasion and Viking ex...
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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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Britain Yet To Renew Visa Of Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich: Sources
British authorities, whose relations with Moscow have been strained, are yet to renew Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's visa after it expired last month, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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UK Rug Designer Accidently Discovers Ancient Roman Villa In His Garden
One of Britain's biggest and most elaborate Roman villas has been unearthed by chance by a homeowner laying electric cables in his garden at Wiltshire in south-west England.
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Only Three of 2015s Top 10 YouTube Videos Were Made by Ordinary Users
The year has changed, and the exact videos have changed, but one aspect of YouTube's annual top-10 remains pretty predictable: The real powerhouses on the site that claims to have democratized Internet video are network TV channels and multimillion-dollar companies - not ordinary "creators."
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What Trademarking the Birmingham Balti Could do for Britain
The Midlands' favourite curry is heading for legally recognised status, which the government reckons will create jobs and draw in tourists. Even if Madhur Jafffrey doesn't rate it at all. Never mind the Romans, what have the migrants ever done for us,...
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Spain police arrest Irish priest for child abuse
Spanish police have arrested an 85-year-old Irish Roman Catholic priest suspected of sexually abusing three altar boys in Britain over many years.
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British cardinal Keith O'Brien quits after 'inappropriate acts' claims
Cardinal Keith O'Brien, Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, has resigned in the wake of allegations of inappropriate behaviour, the Catholic Church said on Monday.
