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Late medieval warrior and his equipment found in a Lithuanian lake

Late medieval warrior and his equipment found in a Lithuanian lake

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Underwater archaeologists have discovered the remains of a young soldier from the 16th century at the bottom of Lake Asveja in eastern Lithuania. The remains, including weapons and pieces of clothing, were found 9 metres below the surface near the Dubingiai Bridge, one of the longest wooden bridges in Lithuania. This is the first Lithuanian discovery of its kind; experts speak of the national significance of...
22.11.1718 The pirate Blackbeard died 22. 11. 1718

22.11.1718 The pirate Blackbeard died

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Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, was an infamous English pirate of the early 18th century. Between 1716 and 1718, he managed to plunder many merchant ships plying the waters of the Caribbean and Atlantic.
21.11.1344 The foundation stone of St. Vitus Cathedral was laid 21. 11. 1344

21.11.1344 The foundation stone of St. Vitus Cathedral was laid

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In 1344 the Prague bishopric was elevated to an archbishopric and this significant change was to be symbolized by the construction of the new St. Vitus Cathedral. The foundation stone for the building was laid on 21 November of that year by King John of Luxembourg in the presence of King Charles.
Detectorists have sparked the discovery of a unique Roman villa that is changing the way experts look at

Detectorists have sparked the discovery of a unique Roman villa that is changing the way experts look at

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Archaeologists from Wrexham Museum, the University of Chester and Archaeological Survey West have discovered a Roman villa near Rossett in Wrexham thanks to reported finds by collaborating detectorists. The villa is the first of its kind ever discovered in north-east Wales and fundamentally breaks down previous assumptions about the area during the Roman period.
Gold coin from the 17th century

Gold coin from the 17th century

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He usually searches for lost jewellery and then returns it to its owners. But in November, a prospector from England managed to find a gold coin - a guinea. It dates back to the 17th century.

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