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United Kingdom: British pensioner 'finds' 2,300 year old ancient Greek gold crown in box under his bed
An incredibly rare gold crown estimated to be more than 2,000 years old was found in a tattered cardboard box under a retiree’s bed in England.The incredibly rare gold crown believed to be more than 2,000 years old has been discovered under a bed in a Somerset cottage [Credit: Dukes/BNPS]The elderly man— who wants to remain anonym…
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Travel: Rare Medieval devotional panel goes on display at Museum of London
A rare devotional panel goes on display at the Museum of London from 28 March 2015. Depicting the capture, trial and execution of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, political rebel turned martyr, the object was discovered by our archaeologists, whilst excavating by the River Thames.The 14th century lead-alloy devotional panel [Credit: (c)…