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Medieval News of the Week


Expert unveils 'pre-history' of emoticons

Scientists measure mercury level in human bones from medieval times

The sleepy port of Dunwich is about to yield its secrets

Contest saved by the Silver Bell

New Research Refutes Myth Of Pure Scandinavian Race

LEICESTERSHIRE BURIAL MOUNDS REVEAL ANCESTRAL INSIGHTS

A Kings Manor Found in Greenland?




- Badge Dug Up In Field Is Medieval Treasure
A scrap of twisted silver found a few weeks ago by a metal detector in Lancashire will take its place among masterpieces of medieval art at the British Museum, in an exhibition opening this week of the bejewelled shrines made to hold the relics of saints...

- Rare Collection Of Medieval Coins Is To Be Auctioned Off
A hoard of medieval coins is due to go under the hammer at Lichfield Auction Centre next month. The "extremely fine collection" of gold and silver coins was discovered on one of Richard Winterton Auctioneers' valuation days last week. "It is the best...

- Medieval News Of The Week
Czech expert: Only 30% of collapsed Cologne archives to be saved Turning an ancient page in history Minister Unveils Plans To Preserve And Manage Walled Town A major project, to identify castles and tower-houses which could be suitable for future restoration...

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ARCHAEOLOGISTS DIG UP MEDIEVAL ARROW HEAD AT BATTLE ABBEY Dig team finds medieval gateway Bejeweled Anglo-Saxon Burial Suggests Cult Medieval ?head? discovered at dig Medieval brooch unearthed in field Bay could reveal Viking secrets Digs reveal Anglo-Saxon...

- The Lost Face Of Princess Arsinöe Iv
Is this the face of Cleopatra's half sister, Princess Arsinöe IV? Based on the bones of one of the most controversial archaeological finds in Egyptian history, some specialists claim that it is. In 1926, archaeologists found a young woman's...



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