Archive for May 9th, 2010

Skeletons unearthed by Gloucester Linkages workmen

Skeletons unearthed by Gloucester Linkages workmen

Two complete skeletons thought to date back to medieval times have been dug up by workmen in Gloucester.

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Crete fortifications debunk myth of peaceful Minoan society

Crete fortifications debunk myth of peaceful Minoan society

A team of archaeologists have discovered a fortification system at the Minoan town of Gournia, a discovery which rebukes the popular myth that the Minoans were a peaceful society with no need for defensive structures.

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Buried by a Welsh beach for 60 years, the World War II fighter that has emerged from the seas

Buried by a Welsh beach for 60 years, the World War II fighter that has emerged from the seas

It has been hidden under the the sands and waves since it crashed off the coast of Wales in 1942. But now this wreckage of a rare World War fighter plane may soon be back on dry land.

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Americans helping archaeologists unearth Roman ruins in German

Americans helping archaeologists unearth Roman ruins in German

WIESBADEN, Germany — American history buffs are teaming up with German archaeologists to unearth remnants of an ancient Roman settlement before construction crews begin work on an Army housing project adjacent to Wiesbaden Army Airfield.

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