There are certain accoutrements that rulers across time appear to have agreed are necessary symbols of power. You probably want a crown, which might be made of precious metal, leaves, or possibly even ...

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Grave 109 at Oakington is a rare triple burial, holding the remains of a female infant, a young woman (left) and an older woman (center). Duncan Sayer The soldiers arrived in “three ships of war, with ...

A groundbreaking bioarchaeological study from the Universities of Edinburgh and Cambridge has shattered long-held assumptions about medieval migration patterns into England. Rather than arriving in ...

Migration into England was continuous from the Romans through to the Normans and men and women moved from different places ...

With roots tracing back to the Ice Age and links to an Anglo-Saxon king - this magical place is a must-visit if you live in ...

Twenty-two pieces of silver bullion, including both raw ingots and flattened Viking arm rings, were discovered in the Galloway Hoard. Arm rings such as these, which are usually found in Ireland and ...

A deal could create the world's largest mining company with a combined market value of nearly $207 billion. January 9, 2026 London's FTSE 100 closes at record highs after US jobs data, Glencore boost ...

Valterra Platinum Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in the supply of platinum group metals. The firm specializes in mined, recycled, and traded metal which include palladium, platinum, rhodium, ...