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London archaeologists discover medieval skeleton in ‘wellies’

A 500 year old skeleton in the mud of the River Thames has been found still wearing his thigh-high waders.

Ancient DNA adds new details to life of Bronze Age woman in Scotland

Her family arrived in Britain a few generations before she was born.

Exquisite brooches, necklaces, and ivory found at Anglo-Saxon cemetery

Many of the most lavish burial items belonged to women.

Ancient city built by Trojan War survivors has finally been found

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Dozens of cat mummies and ancient scarab beetles discovered in Egypt

Egyptian archaeologists have been investigating a newly discovered tomb.

Tomb Of Pharoah’s ‘Sole Friend’ Found In Egypt

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Archaeologists to investigate long-lost Tudor garden at Sudeley Castle

Geophysics revealed the ghostly outline.

Archaeological dig hopes to add fresh evidence to story of the Wittenham Clumps

It's one of Oxfordshire's most iconic ancient monuments.

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