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Babies in Roman York Were Buried in Imperial Purple Cloth Once Reserved for Emperors
A trace of purple, almost invisible to the eye, has opened an unusually intimate window into grief, wealth and childhood in Roman Britain. New research from the University of York has revealed that two infants buried in Roman York nearly 1,700 years ago were wrapped in fine cloth dyed with Tyrian purple, one of the…
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Archaeologists Unearth One of Britain’s Largest and Most Significant Iron Age Hoards
An extraordinary discovery near the village of Melsonby in North Yorkshire, England, is poised to rewrite Iron Age history. The Melsonby Hoard, dated to approximately 2,000 years ago, contains over 800 objects that have thrilled archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike. What’s Inside the Melsonby Hoard? This unique hoard includes a rich and diverse collection of…