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Beautiful Roman Mosaic Uncovered in France

French archaeologists working in the town of Uzes in southern France have uncovered the remains of a well preserved Roman…

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Hoard of Islamic silver coins found in Sweden

An interesting find from Uppland in Sweden where archaeologist working for Arkeologikonsult have uncovered a hoard of 163 Islamic coins….

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A 16th Century Magical Disc

This elaborately decorated wax disc is known as the ‘Seal of God’. Dating from the 16th century, it originally belonged…

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French Archaeologists Uncover 6000 Year Old Massacre

A team of archaeologists working in Achenheim, France have uncovered evidence of a 6000 year old massacre while excavating a…

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Odin’s Skull: A Macabre Amulet from Denmark

This rather macabre artefact was found during an archaeological excavation at Ribe in Denmark. It consists of a fragment of…

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A Corinthian Helmet from the Battle of Marathon?

This remarkable Corinthian style helmet from the Battle of Marathon was reputedly found in 1834 with a human skull still…

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A ‘Princely’ Iron Age Burial Discovered in France

French archaeologists excavating an Iron Age burial mound have uncovered the remains of a richly furnished burial dating from the…

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Bronze Viking Age Dragon found in Birka, Sweden

An interesting find from Birka in Sweden, where archaeologists have discovered a bronze dragon, which may have originally formed part…

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Silver Thor’s Hammer found in Norway

A beautiful silver Thor’s Hammer has been discovered in Norway. Found over the Easter weekend by Magne Øksnes, the hammer…

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Magnificent Iron Age cauldron discovered in France

Very interesting news from France where archaeologists working for INRAP have found the remains of a magnificent bronze cauldron. It was…