Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in Leeds, England, unearthing a 1,600-year-old cemetery that bridges the gap between the ancient and medieval periods. The remains of 62 people were found, including a late-Roman aristocratic woman found in a lead coffin, offering a rare glimpse into life in Britain during the decline of the Roman empire and the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The cemetery is being preserved and the remains of the deceased will be reburied in accordance with the wishes of their descendants, with Leeds City Council committed to ensuring that the remains are treated with respect and dignity.
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Dutch historian Lorenzo Ruijter has discovered a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins. The treasure dates back to the 11th century and is decorated with filigree and coins from various countries. The National Museum of Antiquities is currently working to preserve the treasure and make it available for public viewing.
British police have discovered the remains of a 2-month-old baby in a wooded area near where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were arrested earlier this week. Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford of the Met's East Area Command said a post-mortem examination will be held to determine the cause of death. Marten and Gordon had been on the run since early January, using large amounts of cash to stay off the grid and were arrested after police became concerned for the welfare of their child.
Police are searching for a two-month-old baby who has been missing since January after the infant's mother and her boyfriend were arrested. The couple had been avoiding detection by paying for everything in cash and covering their faces on CCTV. Police are asking for anyone with information to call in and are continuing to search for the baby.
A piece of wreckage from the SS Savannah, the first vessel to cross the Atlantic Ocean partly under steam power, was discovered on a New York shoreline after Tropical Storm Ian last fall. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society and National Park Service are now working together to identify the wreckage and put it on public display. If the wreckage is confirmed to be from the SS Savannah, it would be a significant find for historians and researchers.
On June 29, 2022, a pilot and his aviation instructor flew a circuit around northern England, unaware that the instructor had suffered a fatal heart attack. The pilot thought the instructor was pretending to be asleep and continued the flight, only realizing something was wrong after landing. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is continuing to investigate the incident and a report is expected to be released soon.
Ariana DeBose, an Oscar-winning actor and Broadway star, deactivated her Twitter account after her performance at the 76th annual BAFTAs went viral for the wrong reasons. The performance, which celebrated the nominees in the best lead and supporting actress categories, was deemed cringey by some viewers. DeBose's decision to deactivate her Twitter account came shortly after the performance, and it is unclear if she will reactivate it in the future.
A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to theft and criminal damage after stealing nearly 200,000 chocolate Easter eggs, including tens of thousands of Cadbury Creme Eggs, from an industrial park in Telford, England. West Mercia Police have dubbed the crime an "eggs-travagent" one, and the stolen goods are estimated to be worth around £40,000 ($48,000). It is unclear what sentence Pool will face for his crimes.