A stunning find...I didn't think the Mercians were barbarians??? A guy enthusing about the find said on the news that we all thought the Anglo-Saxons were barbarians??? How presumptious! LOL...will be really interested to see the whole collection...:) GBHs...XXX more…
You'd never have someone reporting such a find here in America, this stuff would be on e-bay, or being melted down, in a heartbeat. Good for the chap who found it, and respected his culture and the law!
Isn't it amazing how gold never rusts, but keeps it's luster for all time? I can see why so many people value it! That clasp or buck more…
Amazing find! I think the archeological society are hoping for a great find here of late, they have been photographing the outside of our houses here in the square! more…
It was good wasn't it...pity we can't learn from it that we're all kin under the skin...mystery to me why we keep forgetting that...:-/ GBHs...XXX more…
I'm sure they will have...it's well worth a look...one thing she proved was how we spread to all the continents, and the routes we took, and how long we had been in particular areas of the world...we definitely know now that we all came from just a mere handful of humans who made the crossing into the Middle East thousands of years ago from Africa. more…
did you see the Incredible Human Journey on BBC2 on Sundays for the past six weeks...it was a series of five progs with a week off prior to the last one? It was very good...I liked the presenter in the end after being a bit put off by her at the start, but she did a good job of presenting our amazing journey out of Africa to people the world and co more…
Oh, that is just too cool for words! We don't have many Roman artifacts in the USA--I had to visit the Met Museum in Manhattan to see some...I didn't see any abundance of Roman artifacts until I went to the Netherlands.
Thanks for sharing this...wish I lived in Melbourne! more…
I hope they find it and it just hasn't all disappered with teh late 20th century developments! I think we shoulds all have a 'naughty girls' blogmeet in Hirta in memory of Rachael! :)) more…
Recent comments (30)
In response to: "Treasure Trove! " 45 days old
by ravingmad [Member]
It must be a stupendous feeling to discover something like that
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In response to: "Treasure Trove! " 45 days old
by jenray Pro
A stunning find...I didn't think the Mercians were barbarians??? A guy enthusing about the find said on the news that we all thought the Anglo-Saxons were barbarians??? How presumptious! LOL...will be really interested to see the whole collection...:) GBHs...XXX more…
In response to: "Treasure Trove! " 46 days old
by rubychoo [Member]
I heard about that on the radio this morning, and how it puts mighty Mercia back on the map ...
Fascinating more…
In response to: "Treasure Trove! " 46 days old
by playwrite27 [Member]
You'd never have someone reporting such a find here in America, this stuff would be on e-bay, or being melted down, in a heartbeat. Good for the chap who found it, and respected his culture and the law!
Isn't it amazing how gold never rusts, but keeps it's luster for all time? I can see why so many people value it! That clasp or buck more…
In response to: "Treasure Trove! " 46 days old
by la_spice [Member]
Do you think he'll send for me? :??:
Probably not eh? :no: more…
In response to: "Treasure Trove! " 46 days old
by GilraenH Pro
That's because he's in Barbados. more…
In response to: "Treasure Trove! " 46 days old
by la_spice [Member]
Shame it wasn't on my brother's farm - he lives in Staffordshire.
Come to think of it I haven't heard from him recently!!!! more…
In response to: "Treasure Trove! " 46 days old
by brokendownangel Pro
Amazing find! I think the archeological society are hoping for a great find here of late, they have been photographing the outside of our houses here in the square! more…
In response to: "Excavations reveal Roman history" 72 days old
by GilraenH Pro
Ah! I wish they wouldn't keep assuming that everything is ritual - they could have just had a few oysters for tea! :)) more…
In response to: "Iron-age skeleton found at site" 72 days old
by GilraenH Pro
Glad to see that it's a history group leading teh way - this is the way to go to get a look at some interesting archaeology! more…
In response to: "Neanderthal Skull Found in the North Sea" 132 days old
by paulinemom [Member]
But there is still the mystery of skin colour. Forget the features. more…
In response to: "Neanderthal Skull Found in the North Sea" 136 days old
by jenray Pro
It was good wasn't it...pity we can't learn from it that we're all kin under the skin...mystery to me why we keep forgetting that...:-/ GBHs...XXX more…
In response to: "Neanderthal Skull Found in the North Sea" 136 days old
by Roly2009 [Member]
Hi Jenray,
I watched whole series and found it fascinating.
The Beeb broadcast some really good programs.
regards
Roly more…
In response to: "Neanderthal Skull Found in the North Sea" 138 days old
by technomist [Member]
It was very interesting. more…
In response to: "Neanderthal Skull Found in the North Sea" 145 days old
by jenray Pro
I'm sure they will have...it's well worth a look...one thing she proved was how we spread to all the continents, and the routes we took, and how long we had been in particular areas of the world...we definitely know now that we all came from just a mere handful of humans who made the crossing into the Middle East thousands of years ago from Africa. more…
In response to: "Neanderthal Skull Found in the North Sea" 145 days old
by GilraenH Pro
I'm afraid to say I didn't - I might try and see if they have any still on iplayer. more…
In response to: "Neanderthal Skull Found in the North Sea" 145 days old
by jenray Pro
did you see the Incredible Human Journey on BBC2 on Sundays for the past six weeks...it was a series of five progs with a week off prior to the last one? It was very good...I liked the presenter in the end after being a bit put off by her at the start, but she did a good job of presenting our amazing journey out of Africa to people the world and co more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 153 days old
by NotBob Pro
They must have built up strong neck muscles just to wear that! more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 154 days old
by trintrin1x [Member]
Wow! that is impressive :)xx more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 154 days old
by bunnybunbunbun [Member]
I like that very much! more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 154 days old
by foxhat Pro
That is impressive headgear. Must have weighed a ton. It looks solid bronze. How do you have the energy to fight with that on your head?
Imagine the ringing in your ears if it was hit with a sword or other metal weapon. Must have been like being inside a large bell! more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 154 days old
by sminchin Pro
Fantastic, I love teaching about the Romans :yes: more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 154 days old
by playwrite27 [Member]
Oh, that is just too cool for words! We don't have many Roman artifacts in the USA--I had to visit the Met Museum in Manhattan to see some...I didn't see any abundance of Roman artifacts until I went to the Netherlands.
Thanks for sharing this...wish I lived in Melbourne! more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 154 days old
by murphymole Pro
What a find :yes: more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 154 days old
by brokendownangel Pro
That is absolutely amazing more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 154 days old
by Shipscook [Member]
One of the things I always admired the Romans for is their bronze working, that helmet is incredible. more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 154 days old
by jackfrost Pro
Amazing, We still know so little about our past!:) more…
In response to: "Gladiators Helmet From the Ruins of Pompeii Goes On Display" 154 days old
by la_spice [Member]
Wow that's a fantastic piece :yes: more…
In response to: "The lost house at Prestonpans, East Lothian " 165 days old
by brokendownangel Pro
Now there is a great idea :) more…
In response to: "The lost house at Prestonpans, East Lothian " 165 days old
by GilraenH Pro
I hope they find it and it just hasn't all disappered with teh late 20th century developments! I think we shoulds all have a 'naughty girls' blogmeet in Hirta in memory of Rachael! :)) more…