In addition to the Ossick Lass, the remains of at least seven other individuals had also recovered from the cave.

Archaeologists from the UCL Institute of Archaeology have made a significant discovery in Kent, unearthing some of the largest stone artifacts from prehistoric times in Britain. The excavations, ...

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A rare Roman knife handle was discovered in a river near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, giving further proof to the existence of gladiators in the UK. The handle crafted from copper alloy is ...