Huge hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure found in Britain, expert compares the find to Book of KellsSeptember 24th, 2009 Huge hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure found in UKLONDON — British archaeological experts say an amateur treasure-hunter has uncovered one of the largest caches of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found. An Anglo-Saxon expert formerly with the British Museum's Department of Prehistory and Europe, Leslie Webster, says the 1,500-piece find is on par with the Book of Kells, one of the best-known illuminated manuscripts in the world.
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.
Anglo-Saxon treasure found in British farmer's field offers new insight into early rulersSeptember 24th, 2009 Huge hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure uncovered in UKLONDON — It's an unprecedented find that could revolutionize ideas about medieval England's Germanic rulers: An amateur treasure-hunter searching a farmer's field with a metal detector unearthed a huge collection of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver artifacts. The discovery sent a thrill through Britain's archaeological community, which said Thursday that it offers new insight into the world of the Anglo-Saxons, who ruled England from the fifth century until the 1066 Norman invasion and whose cultural influence is still felt throughout the English-speaking world.
Missing poet Craig Arnold to be remembered at memorial in LaramieSeptember 2nd, 2009 UW schedules memorial for missing poetLARAMIE, Wyo. — Friends, family and colleagues paid their respects Wednesday to an award-winning poet and University of Wyoming professor who went missing in April while hiking in Japan.
Anglo American H1 profit down 31 percent as revenue slumps amid recessionJuly 31st, 2009 Anglo American H1 profit down 31 percentLONDON — Mining company Anglo American PLC said Friday that net profit in the first half of the year fell by 31 percent as both the prices and volumes of its sales slumped amid the global recession. The company said net profit for the period was $2.97 billion, compared to $4.28 billion a year earlier.
Anglo American names Sir John Parker as chairmanJuly 10th, 2009 Mining major Anglo American picks Sir John Parker as chairman
LONDON — Mining company Anglo American PLC said Friday that Sir John Parker has been chosen as its next chairman of the board, resisting pressure from the South African government to appoint a black executive. Parker, whose appointment is effective on Aug.
Sky Saxon of 60s band the Seeds dies in Texas; known for hit 'Pushin' Too Hard'June 25th, 2009 Sky Saxon of '60s rock band the Seeds diesAUSTIN, Texas — Sky Saxon, lead singer and founder of the 1960s band the "Seeds," who had a Top 40 hit in 1967 with "Pushin' Too Hard," has died after a brief illness. Publicist Jen Marchand said Saxon died Thursday but did not have other details.
Anglo American shares rise after rival miner Xstrata suggests mergerJune 22nd, 2009 Anglo American, Xstrata mull mergerLONDON — Shares in mining company Anglo American PLC jumped nearly 5 percent on Monday after Anglo-Swiss rival Xstrata PLC made a preliminary approach seeking a merger. Xstrata's shares dropped almost 7 percent.
Swiss mining giant Xstrata seeks 'merger of equals' with rival Anglo-AmericanJune 21st, 2009 Miner Xstrata seeks merger with Anglo AmericanZUG, Switzerland — Swiss mining giant Xstrata PLC said Sunday it is seeking a merger with rival Anglo American PLC. Xstrata said it "recently sent a written proposal to the board of Anglo American seeking their consideration of a merger of equals of the two companies."
"A merger of these two world-class companies with complementary assets is highly compelling," the company said in a statement posted on its Web site, adding that substantial cost savings could result if the deal proceeds.
Anglo Irish Bank loses euro3.8 billion in 6 months because of defaults on its loans to developersMay 29th, 2009 Anglo Irish Bank loses $3.8 billion in 6 monthsDUBLIN — Anglo Irish Bank is reporting a massive loss of euro3.8 billion ($5.3 billion) in just six months because of widespread defaults in its loans to property developers. Finance Minister Brian Lenihan says the government, which nationalized the bank in January, plans to deposit up to euro4 billion into the bank in coming weeks subject to European Union regulatory approval.
Britain gets first woman poet laureateMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Britain got its first woman poet laureate in Carol Ann Duffy. The 53-year-old is the latest to the post held by poets like Dryden, Tennyson, Wordsworth and Ted Hughes.
India's A.K. Mehrotra in race for Oxford poetry positionApril 23rd, 2009 LONDON - It is a 300-year-old post at the venerable Oxford University and previous occupants include W.H. Auden, Matthew Arnold and Seamus Heaney.
Vatican to help restore art damaged in central Italy quakeApril 22nd, 2009 Vatican to help restore art damaged in Italy quakeVATICAN CITY — The Vatican will help restore paintings, statues and other artworks damaged in the earthquake that devastated central earlier this month. Francesco Buranelli, a top culture official at the Holy See, said experts from the Vatican museums will directly restore some of the works.
A Scottish touch to Kolkata book fair this yearJanuary 20th, 2009 KOLKATA - Book lovers in the city will get to taste Scottish art and literature as Scotland is the 'focal theme' in the Kolkata Book Fair 2009. 'Scotland will be the focal theme in the book fair this year.
A different Christmas from a different time, recall Anglo-Indians (Feature)December 22nd, 2008 NEW DELHI - Trees decked with homemade decorations adding to the magic of crisp, cold, star-studded nights around Christmas might not be totally lost today, but for Delhi's Anglo-Indians much has changed down the years. With another Christmas round the corner, many in this distinct community of people of mixed British and Indian ancestry recollect the festivities of the past with nostalgia, while others say it is best to change with the times.
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