Rare silver coins from 11th century discovered in EnglandSeptember 26th, 2009 LONDON - The discovery of four silver coins in Gloucestershire, UK, which date back to 11th century Norman England, has generated considerable excitement among archaeologists. According to a report by BBC News, the coins, found by a metal detector enthusiast, are believed to have been minted in Gloucester in 1073-1076 and represent an unrecorded type of penny.
Ancient coins bearing Joseph's image prove their use for trade in olden EgyptSeptember 25th, 2009 CAIRO - Ancient coins bearing the name and image of biblical Joseph have been found from the Museum of Egypt, contradicting claims made by some historians that coins were not used for trade in olden Egypt. Archaeologists provided by MEMRI show that the coins were discovered among a multitude of unsorted artifacts stored at the Museum of Egypt, The Jerusalem Post reports.
Largest-ever collection of coins from Bar-Kokhba revolt found in JerusalemSeptember 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The largest cache of rare coins ever found in a scientific excavation from the period of the Bar-Kokhba revolt of the Jews against the Romans has been discovered in a cave in Jerusalem by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Bar-Ilan University. The coins were discovered in three batches in a deep cavern located in a nature reserve in the Judean hills.
Rare 15th century Valencian tiles unearthed at Surrey palaceAugust 24th, 2009 LONDON - A team of archaeologists has unearthed rare 15th century Valencian tiles during excavations at the ruins of a Surrey palace, once owned by Henry VIII. According to a report by BBC News, the items, which were made in Valencia, Spain, between 1450 and 1490, were discovered at Woking Palace.
Prince Charles likens himself to 'tree hugging' ancestor Henry VIIIJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Prince Charles has likened himself to Henry VIII, saying his ancestor was a tree hugger, just like him. The Royal made the reference while urging action to stop climate change during the 2009 Richard Dimbleby Lecture in London.
Punter gets rare 20p worth 7K pounds in change for pint!July 4th, 2009 LONDON - A punter was left ecstatic after he was handed out a rare undated 20p coin worth more than 7,000 pounds in change for his pint. Lloyd Hefferman had been with his friends at The Botolph Arms pub in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, when bar staff gave him the coin, which was amongst others mistakenly released by the Royal Mint in Cardiff last year.
Cruyff says Thierry Henry is the key in Chelsea-Barca face-offMay 5th, 2009 LONDON - Johan Cruyff predicts that French and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry will see off Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tomorrow. Henry hit two goals in Saturday's 6-2 Bernabeu demolition of Real Madrid to take his season's total to 26.
Laurel and Hardy immortalised into bronze statuesApril 20th, 2009 LONDON - Legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy have been immortalised into bronze statues in Cumbrian town where Stan Laurel was born. The fundraisers spent 10 years raising 60,000 pounds for the sculpture, which will be placed outside the Coronation Hall theatre in Ulverston.
24 January 1536 turned charismatic Henry VIII into a tyrannical monsterApril 18th, 2009 LONDON - The date 24 January 1536 changed Henry VIII from a sporty and generous king to the tyrannical monster remembered by history, according to a new historical documentary. A jousting accident on the fateful day, which occurred at a tournament at Greenwich Palace, happened just before he became estranged from the second of his six wives, Anne Boleyn.
Egyptian dig may reveal tombs of Anthony and CleopatraApril 16th, 2009 LONDON - Archaeologists are all set to search three sites in Egypt that they say may contain the tomb of doomed lovers Anthony and Cleopatra. According to a report by BBC News, excavation at the sites, which are near a temple west of the coastal city of Alexandria, is due to begin next week.
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.
Henry VIII 'was devout Catholic'April 5th, 2009 LONDON - Known as the scourge of the Catholic Church, Henry VIII has long been regarded as a religious sceptic, however, a "new extraordinary discovery" has revealed that he was a firm believer in the religion he later attempted to destroy. A prayer roll (bede) once owned by Henry and inscribed with his own handwriting has emerged.
Henry VIII was emotionally dependent on women, reveals his handwritingMarch 15th, 2009 LONDON - Henry VIII was a real mummy's boy, at least that's what his handwriting suggests. According to David Starkey, a well-renowned historian, the King of England's handwriting was so similar to his mother's, it seems, he was emotionally dependent on women.
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