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Anglo Saxon priestess grave found in Yorkshire

Wed, 7 May 2008 11:15:57 -0400

Archaeologists are studying the grave of a 7th century Anglo Saxon woman who might have been a Pagan priestess. By the placement of the grave and the objects within, including a sword and elaborate jewelry, they feel that the woman may have headed a 7th century cult. (photo)

10th century gold and glass ring found in Yorkshire

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:48:53 -0400

A gold ring with a glass setting found by metal detector Colin Ashton near Wetherby, Yorkshire, has been declared treasure. The ring dates to the 10th century. (photo)

Anglo-Saxon cemetery yields treasure

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:45:40 -0400

The discovery of a series of 5th century Anglo Saxon graves in Kent, England has created the need for an inquest before the Kent County Council due to the wealth of artifacts found with the graves.

"Beowulf, Lay of the Last Survivor" reading online

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 14:50:01 -0500

The recent release of the animated film Beowulf has rekindled interest in the epic poem. Harper's Magazine provides a stanza from the poem, read in Old English, as well as a great photo of a jeweled brooch.

Crafting a Viking cloak pin

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:44:27 -0500

The Instructables website includes a tutorial on how to make a Viking pennannular brooch.

Errant Knight Jewellery

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 22:09:23 -0500

Errant Knight offers stunning hand-made authentic artefact replicas including court belts, sword and armour belts and jewelry. All items are thoroughly researched to ensure historical accuracy.visit Errant Knight Jewellery

Research photos from the Kunsthistorisches Museum online

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:36:37 -0500

Racaire shares an album of photos from a recent trip to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. The photos include some beautiful images of artwork and jewelry.

Anglo Saxon jewelry a "real find"

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 08:54:47 -0500

Archaeologists are delighted with the discovery of "the only known Anglo-Saxon royal burial site in the North of England" near Loftus on Teesside, where they found some incredible jewelry dating to the mid 7th century.

The treasures of Richard II

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:58:56 -0500

A website chronicling the treasure roll of Richard II, compiled in the late 14th century, "offers a rare insight into the magnificence of a late medieval English king." The site includes photos of many of the treasures listed in the Roll.

Download hi-res research photos from the Victoria & Albert Museum

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:00:35 -0500

The Victoria & Albert Museum in London now allows you to browse and download high-resolution photos of their collections for free.

Hobbyist finds 15th century ring

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:48:47 -0400

Metal detector hobbyist Stephen Henstridge of Ford in England recently discovered a 15th century silver ring bearing a seal embossed with the letter R. The ring has been declared treasure. (photo)

"Charmed" 14th century pendant found by hobbyist

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 11:18:53 -0400

A metal detector hobbyist has discovered a 700-year-old pendant bearing a woman's face and the inscription AGLA in Osmington, England. (photo)

Father and son treasure hunters discover Viking treasure worth UK£1M

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:07:58 -0400

Father and son metal detector team David and Andrew Whelan unveiled a glittering haul of gold and silver Viking treasure in a North Yorkshire field, hailed as the most significant find of its kind in England for more than 150 years.

2,400 Year-Old Royal Mask Found in Bulgaria

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:03:54 -0400

Archaeologists in the village of Topolchane, Bulgaria have unearthed artifacts of gold, silver and pottery dating back to the 4th century B.C.E., including a golden mask.

Old box's booty turns out to be bountiful

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:18:10 -0400

The small box buried nearly four centuries with the wreck of a Spanish galleon was gently pried open Friday afternoon.