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Rare medieval seal discovered in UK is inscribed with 'Richard's secret' and bears a Roman-period gemstone

The Gosfield seal is made of a medieval silver seal bezel surrounding an ancient Roman gemstone.

Four early medieval swords found in Kent – child graves reveal they were more than just weapons

At West Helsterton in east Yorkshire, DNA results point to a biological relationships between men buried in close proximity.

The Ancient Towers That Inspired the Story of the Tower of Babel

Ziggurats were mudbrick temples designed to bridge heaven and earth, anchoring religion, power, and architecture in the ancient Near East for thousands of years.

Archaeologists Found a 1,000-Year-Old Cross That May Change the Story of Early Christianity

The bronze pendant, which featured a wheel cross, suggested a stronger presence in part of Europe.
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Beware the scythe: The history of the Grim Reaper

Most people can picture the Grim Reaper instantly: a robed skeleton, face hidden, scythe angled like a verdict. That image ...