Westminster Abbey Roman Sarcophagus Yields Medieval Secret
A new archaeological investigation reveals that a 4th-century Roman coffin at Westminster Abbey was reused in the 11th century, likely housing one of two historical abbots.
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A new archaeological investigation reveals that a 4th-century Roman coffin at Westminster Abbey was reused in the 11th century, likely housing one of two historical abbots.
Archaeologists cataloging a massive Viking hoard in Norway have discovered a rare 11th-century coin linked to King Olaf Haraldsson, marking the first find of its kind in over 100 years.
New research suggests the enigmatic Voynich Manuscript was historically misbound, meaning centuries of cryptanalysis and scholarly study have relied on an incorrect page sequence.