Newly dug up brooch may belong to 6th century Saxon princessOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - A metal detecting enthusiast has uncovered a brooch and skull in an Oxfordshire field in England, which may belong to a 6th century Saxon princess. According to a report in the Herald Series, the early sixth century skeleton was found in West Hanney, near Wantage, by Chris Bayston from Yorkshire, who picked up a signal at a weekend metal detecting rally at the farm, which is not being named to protect the site.
Huge hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure found in Britain, could be largest ever recoveredSeptember 24th, 2009 Largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure found in UKLONDON — An amateur treasure hunter prowling English farmland with a metal detector stumbled upon the largest Anglo-Saxon treasure ever discovered, a massive collection of gold and silver crosses, sword decorations and other items, British archaeologists said Thursday. One expert said the treasure would revolutionize understanding of the Anglo-Saxons, a Germanic people who ruled England from the fifth century until the Norman conquest in 1066.
Ancient book of Buddhism chantings found in Korean templeSeptember 16th, 2009 SEOUL - Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Chinese book of Buddhism chantings in a Korean temple. According to a report in Korea Times, the Hangeul copy of an ancient Chinese book, which contains the notes of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) scholar Kim Si-seup, was discovered at Baekryunam, Haein Temple.
8th century Islamic vase found in JapanJuly 7th, 2009 TOKYO - Shards of an Islamic ceramic vase have been excavated at the former site of Heijokyo palace, in Japan, dating back to the 8th century, making it the oldest uncovered in Japan. According to a report in the Asahi Shimbun, the 19 pieces of what is believed to be a vase more than 50 centimeters tall date back to the late eighth century, about 100 years earlier than Islamic ceramics found in Fukuoka Prefecture.
US dollar mostly down, gold up in European tradingJuly 1st, 2009 US dollar mostly down in Europe, gold upLONDON — The U.S. dollar was lower against most other major currencies in European trading Wednesday.
Brit housewife discovers #250k treasure with metal detector!June 26th, 2009 LONDON - A housewife in Britain discovered a 15th-century gold treasure depicting the Holy Trinity worth 250,000 pounds - using a metal detector. Mary Hannaby, from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, found the relic while on a regular six-hour Sunday detecting walks carrying the instrument with her son Michael, a 33 year-old wood carver.
Ex-England cricketer jailed for drug smugglingMay 20th, 2009 LONDON - Former England Test cricketer Chris Lewis was Wednesday jailed for 13 years for smuggling more than 140,000 pounds worth of cocaine into Britain. The fast bowler was caught at Gatwick airport December 2008, hiding the drug in liquid form in five tins of fruit and vegetable juice inside his cricket bag.
Meyers' role as Henry VIII in 'The Tudors' to end next yearApril 15th, 2009 LONDON - Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers' role as Henry VIII in TV series 'The Tudors' is coming to an end next year. U.S. network bosses have picked up the show for its fourth and final season, and Showtime network executives have decided to air Meyers' last scenes as the 16th century English monarch next spring, reports the Daily Express.
Henry VIII's tapestry 're-weaved'April 10th, 2009 LONDON - A 500-year-old tapestry commissioned by Henry VIII has been returned to its colourful glory, courtesy an exhibition that uses digital technology. The exhibition, which has opened in London, allows visitors to see the vibrant colours originally woven into the fabrics at the Henry VIII's Tapestries Revealed exhibition with the help of light beams.
Meyers lived like 16th century king for over five monthsApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers lived like the 16th century King Henry VIII for five-and-a-half months during the shoot for the TV series 'The Tudors'. Meyers was playing the Tudor king.
Strauss left out of England's Twenty20 squadApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - England cricket captain Andrew Strauss was not included in the World Twenty20 with selectors likely to take some time before announcing a captain for the June tournament. Rob Key and Dimitri Mascarenhas are among those speculated to take over, while England chief selector Geoff Miller has admitted that Andrew Flintoff will also be considered.
Caravaggio used 'photography' to create art 200 years before invention of cameraMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - Italian researchers have found that the 16th century renaissance artist Caravaggio used an early form of photography to project images of his subjects onto a canvas, more than 200 years before the invention of the camera. According to a report in the Telegraph, the 16th century master used modern darkroom techniques to create his masterpieces, using a noxious concoction of crushed fireflies and white lead.
Madonna in raunchy magazine shootFebruary 10th, 2009 LONDON - Pop superstar Madonna appeared in a raunchy magazine shoot with Jesus Luz who is rumoured to be her new boyfriend. The 50-year-old is pictured in a series of steamy shots in the new issue of W magazine.
England's Samit Patel in line for IPLJanuary 8th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Samit Patel is in line to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Delhi Daredevils interested in signing him. Patel, who has been included in England's squad for the One-day series in the West Indies in March, has been registered for next month's IPL auction.
Olympic champion cyclist Hoy awarded KnighthoodDecember 30th, 2008 LONDON - Cyclist Chris Hoy, the first British athlete for 100 years to win three gold medals at the same Olympics Games, has been awarded Knighthood. It is a double celebration for the 32-year-old Olympic cycling champion.
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