News Roundup
Thursday April 24, 2008
Here are some news items related to the Middle Ages I think you'll find interesting:
- Medieval timbers undergo restoration
Timbers from medieval bridges in Leicestershire are being restored by immersing them in liquid sugar. Find out more in the item at BBC News.
- 10th-century ring discovered
Metal detectors strike again! Find out more about the discovery in the article at Wetherby News.
- 15th-century chest stolen
The Holy Trinity Church in Blythburgh was robbed and furniture, including a rare 15th century chest, was stolen. Get the details in the report at the Evening Star.
- Seventh-century burial may have a cult connection
Archaeologist Stephen Sherlock believes the arrangement of the graves and the focus of the burial are among the indications that the Anglo-Saxon woman buried in a cemetery in Yorkshire might have been a member of royalty who led a pagan cult. Learn more in the article by Jennifer Viegas at Discovery News.
- Plague victims unearthed
The remains of hundreds of plague victims, believed to have died during the 6th-century epidemic that swept Byzantium and parts of Europe, have been uncovered south of Rome. Find out more in the article adnkronos.com.
- Medieval corbel uncovered
A carved head, believed to date to the 13th or 14th century, was uncovered in the excavations at Hungate, York. Get the details in the item by Gavin Aitchison at The Press.
- Medieval brooch found in a farmer's field
More metal-detecting success. Get the scoop in the piece by Karen Westcott at The Echo.
and last, but certainly not least:
- Cod bones reveal trading patterns
A new study conducted by archaeologists and scientists from Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Scandinavia and the Baltic states reveals how Cod were caught, traded and consumed in medieval times. An article at Britain's Times Online has more, and be sure to check out About.com Guide to Archaeology Kris Hirst's illuminating blog on the subject.
Comments
just found this site and love it!! have been doing a bit of research on King Henry II, in part because of one of my favorite films, “The Lion in Winter”. However, I can’t seem to find any information on his other children, aside from his four sons. Any help?