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2000-YEAR-OLD MOSAIC FOUND AT BURIED ROMAN CITY
Rare mosaic discovered at Wroxeter Roman City depicts sea creatures
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King’s Fish: Rare medieval whale bone goes on display
A puzzling and rare medieval whale bone – measuring more than half a metre across and over seven hundred years old – is being displayed at Launceston Castle, illustrating the power of the earls and dukes of Cornwall, English Heritage announced today (18 August 2022). Discovered during late 20th century excavations at the castle, the mysterious object is just one of many artefacts in a new exhibition exploring the castle’s changing roles, from royal residence and gateway to Cornwall to prison and place of execution.
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2,000 year-old-mosaic discovered at Wroxeter Roman City
A remarkable 2000-year-old Roman mosaic has been uncovered during excavations at Wroxeter Roman city.
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Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?
Discover the traditions that led to the creation of this tasty annual celebration and follow Mrs Crocombe’s instructions to make your own delicious pancakes!
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The remains of the house of a prosperous Blakeney merchant, with a fine 15th century brick-vaulted undercroft. Later the guildhall of Blakeney’s guild of fish merchants.
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As well as a new language and the clean-shaven look, what else did the Normans bring to the English table?
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Did the Romans invent the burger?
Food historian, cook, broadcaster and writer Annie Gray specialises in the history of food and dining in Britain from the 1600’s to the present day. Here she takes us through the unlikely origins of the burger in Britain.