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Roman coins, jewellery and other items found at racecourse in England

Roman coins, jewellery and other items found at racecourse in England

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Chelmsford City Racecourse management have asked the local Braintree Metal Detecting Club if they could help them open a new racecourse. This is because one of the last layers of the racecourse was made of local soil and the detectorists were tasked with clearing it of any sharp metal objects that could potentially injure the racehorses...
2.7. 1917 Battle of Zborov 2. 7. 1917

2.7. 1917 Battle of Zborov

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During the Battle of Zborov, the Czechoslovak Legions were able to make their first significant appearance on the Eastern Front. They became a symbol of exemplary heroism.
1.7. 1300 Minting of the Prague grosz began 1. 7. 1300

1.7. 1300 Minting of the Prague grosz began

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Thanks to the silver from Kutná Hora, Charles IV was able to build Charles Bridge, Prague's New Town, Karlstejn and many other buildings. From 1300, Václav II had silver minted in Kutná Hora. Prague grosz.
29.6. 1793 Josef Ressel is born 29. 6. 1793

29.6. 1793 Josef Ressel is born

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Josef Ressel's discovery of the propeller accelerated transport on water, although it is disputed whether he was actually the first inventor of this technical innovation. He drew a sketch of an airship powered by an Archimedean spiral during his studies in Vienna.
Husband and wife find a treasure; they get 1.3 million crowns as a reward

Husband and wife find a treasure; they get 1.3 million crowns as a reward

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A young couple from the Slovak Liptov region found a cup with silver and gold coins from the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries in the soil near the village of Likavka, which was disturbed by wild boars at the beginning of last year. The Slovak RTVS station reported this week on the experts' findings and the amount of the reward.

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