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Fox News
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- Fox News
Mysterious 1,600-year-old settlement emerges from soil with rare Roman military finds
Archaeologists recently uncovered a mysterious Roman-era settlement site in Germany, complete with building remains and hundreds of artifacts dating back nearly two millennia. The Schafbreite site, located within the western German town of Delbrück, has been settled since the first century A.D. The site was recently excavated by the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe (LWL). In a June 13 statement, the LWL announced the results of its excavation, revealing a trove of discoveries that mostly date back to the fourth and fifth centuries A.D. Officials identified hundreds of ancient features at the site, including numerous holes in the ground that were likely from ancient wooden posts. After months of careful digging, archaeologists also found two "clearly identifiable" buildings, along with two pit houses, two wells and a cremation grave — along with several hundred artifacts. "Seven hundred and fifty individual finds were recovered from the ancient cultural layer preserved under a thick ash soil, 600 of which were metal," said the LWL's statement, translated from German to English. Archaeologists also explained that the site "must have been settled at different times, making it a multi-period settlement site." "The finds from various periods also show the inhabitants had access to Roman material culture." "The finds from various periods also show that the inhabitants had access to Roman material culture," the press release said. The statement added, "The new excavations have expanded the picture of this site, as a burial has now been confirmed: The isolated cremation grave contained remains from the pyre, such as charcoal, cremated remains and parts of burned grave goods." In the burial section, archaeologists found that one decedent was buried with a spearhead, two garment clasps and a broken bone comb, in addition to "a fire steel, and an animal head buckle with fittings." "Experts date this buckle to the 4th or 5th century based on its shape. It further confirms the settlers' contact with the Roman cultural sphere, as it belonged to the Roman military belt," officials said in a statement. Historians were unable to identify the mysterious burial. The LWL speculated that the deceased person may have been a Germanic mercenary in the Roman military. "[It's] a special find, as it is the first burial in East Westphalia where parts of a Roman military belt have been detected, previously only known from surface finds in other regions," officials said. Other discoveries at the site included a cattle trough, a construction pit with ceramics and a three-foot-wide well that was made from tree trunks. "The organic preservation was so good that we recovered not only wood but also a leather fragment and even an insect wing," excavation manager Sven Knippschild noted. He added, "Completely extraordinary and unique for the Migration Period in Westphalia was the discovery of a beam piece with various tool marks on the last day of excavation." "[It] was certainly once part of a house and was later recycled for the well construction." Sven Spiong, a lead archaeologist at LWL, said the site offers a glimpse into what life was like during the Migration Period. The era, also known as the Barbarian Invasions, was a time of significant upheaval and change in Europe, lasting from roughly 300 to 600 A.D. "Sites like these help us better understand how the people of the region lived and worked during the arrival of the Romans and in the following centuries." "Sites like these help us better understand how the people of the region lived and worked during the arrival of the Romans and in the following centuries, what interregional contacts and connections they had, and how the settlement structure changed during the Migration Period," Spiong said. Even though the excavation has wrapped up, the recent discoveries are just the beginning of researchers' study of the archaeological site. Experts plan to analyze the wood and charcoal found at the site to help date the site more precisely. Archaeologists will also look at some soil from the well to learn more about what the area around Bentfeld was like over 1,600 years ago. "This [study] may reveal changes in vegetation, landscape, and settlement between the time around the birth of Christ and around 400 A.D.," LWL archaeologist Julia Hallenkamp-Lumpe noted.
CNN
08-07-2025
- CNN
How megalaw affects workers, Rubio impersonator, processed meat: Catch up on the day's stories
5 Things Air travel safety Aviation newsFacebookTweetLink Follow 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Someone using AI to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted at least five people — including three foreign ministers, a US governor and a member of Congress. A diplomatic cable said the unknown cyber actor created an account on the messaging platform Signal. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day. President Donald Trump's megabill is now a megalaw with wide-reaching implications for many Americans. He says it will boost the economy and put more money in people's pockets, especially for hourly workers — but the outcomes aren't always that cut and dry. The Trump administration's broadsides against scientific research have caused unprecedented upheaval at the National Cancer Institute. There has been an exodus of clinicians, scientists and other staffers. Some were fired, and others are leaving in exasperation. Nutrition experts say there's strong evidence against eating processed meat based on a new study about the connection between diet and the risk of major diseases. Researchers also found elevated danger from consuming soda and trans fatty acids. Archaeologists unveiled a Peruvian city that was a thriving hub of trade more than 3,000 years ago. The site — now open for tourism — includes a modern interpretation center, reception areas and walking routes through the preserved ruins. Men's and women's tennis pros are serving faster than ever before, reaching speeds that were once thought to be impossible. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard unleashed a 153 mph rocket at Wimbledon this year. Here's how they do it. Get '5 things' in your inbox If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. 🩸Let's tick together: These unwelcome summer guests could put you and your family at risk for serious diseases. Experts explain how to stay safe and what steps to take if you get bitten. At least 161 missing and 109 dead in catastrophic Texas flooding, governor says Supreme Court backs Trump's effort to dramatically reshape federal government for now International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, accusing them of persecuting women 🌌 That's how many light-years away a newly discovered 'fossil galaxy' is from Earth, offering astronomers a glimpse into cosmic history. 🐦⬛ Soaring again: Bearded vultures were hunted to extinction in the Alps, but conservation efforts have spurred a remarkable recovery. 'President Trump's use of the term is very troubling and irresponsible.' Anti-Defamation League 💬 'Blatant and vile': The organization condemned Trump for using the word 'Shylock' to decry amoral money lenders at a rally. The president said he wasn't aware that some people view the term as antisemitic. ✈️ TSA will no longer require all passengers to remove what at airport security checkpoints in the US?A. JacketsB. PhonesC. ShoesD. Sunglasses⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. ⚾ Big hitter: Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the Giants' home stadium where he set baseball's career home run record, the team's CEO said. Bonds played in San Francisco for 15 years, and he set the single-season Major League Baseball record with 73 homers in 2001. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. Passengers going through airport security in the US will no longer have to take off their shoes.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Emily Scolnick.
CNN
08-07-2025
- CNN
How megalaw affects workers, Rubio impersonator, processed meat: Catch up on the day's stories
5 Things Air travel safety Aviation newsFacebookTweetLink Follow 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Someone using AI to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted at least five people — including three foreign ministers, a US governor and a member of Congress. A diplomatic cable said the unknown cyber actor created an account on the messaging platform Signal. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day. President Donald Trump's megabill is now a megalaw with wide-reaching implications for many Americans. He says it will boost the economy and put more money in people's pockets, especially for hourly workers — but the outcomes aren't always that cut and dry. The Trump administration's broadsides against scientific research have caused unprecedented upheaval at the National Cancer Institute. There has been an exodus of clinicians, scientists and other staffers. Some were fired, and others are leaving in exasperation. Nutrition experts say there's strong evidence against eating processed meat based on a new study about the connection between diet and the risk of major diseases. Researchers also found elevated danger from consuming soda and trans fatty acids. Archaeologists unveiled a Peruvian city that was a thriving hub of trade more than 3,000 years ago. The site — now open for tourism — includes a modern interpretation center, reception areas and walking routes through the preserved ruins. Men's and women's tennis pros are serving faster than ever before, reaching speeds that were once thought to be impossible. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard unleashed a 153 mph rocket at Wimbledon this year. Here's how they do it. Get '5 things' in your inbox If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. 🩸Let's tick together: These unwelcome summer guests could put you and your family at risk for serious diseases. Experts explain how to stay safe and what steps to take if you get bitten. At least 161 missing and 109 dead in catastrophic Texas flooding, governor says Supreme Court backs Trump's effort to dramatically reshape federal government for now International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, accusing them of persecuting women 🌌 That's how many light-years away a newly discovered 'fossil galaxy' is from Earth, offering astronomers a glimpse into cosmic history. 🐦⬛ Soaring again: Bearded vultures were hunted to extinction in the Alps, but conservation efforts have spurred a remarkable recovery. 'President Trump's use of the term is very troubling and irresponsible.' Anti-Defamation League 💬 'Blatant and vile': The organization condemned Trump for using the word 'Shylock' to decry amoral money lenders at a rally. The president said he wasn't aware that some people view the term as antisemitic. ✈️ TSA will no longer require all passengers to remove what at airport security checkpoints in the US?A. JacketsB. PhonesC. ShoesD. Sunglasses⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. ⚾ Big hitter: Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the Giants' home stadium where he set baseball's career home run record, the team's CEO said. Bonds played in San Francisco for 15 years, and he set the single-season Major League Baseball record with 73 homers in 2001. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. Passengers going through airport security in the US will no longer have to take off their shoes.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Emily Scolnick.
CNN
08-07-2025
- CNN
How megalaw affects workers, Rubio impersonator, processed meat: Catch up on the day's stories
5 Things Air travel safety Aviation newsFacebookTweetLink Follow 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Someone using AI to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted at least five people — including three foreign ministers, a US governor and a member of Congress. A diplomatic cable said the unknown cyber actor created an account on the messaging platform Signal. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day. President Donald Trump's megabill is now a megalaw with wide-reaching implications for many Americans. He says it will boost the economy and put more money in people's pockets, especially for hourly workers — but the outcomes aren't always that cut and dry. The Trump administration's broadsides against scientific research have caused unprecedented upheaval at the National Cancer Institute. There has been an exodus of clinicians, scientists and other staffers. Some were fired, and others are leaving in exasperation. Nutrition experts say there's strong evidence against eating processed meat based on a new study about the connection between diet and the risk of major diseases. Researchers also found elevated danger from consuming soda and trans fatty acids. Archaeologists unveiled a Peruvian city that was a thriving hub of trade more than 3,000 years ago. The site — now open for tourism — includes a modern interpretation center, reception areas and walking routes through the preserved ruins. Men's and women's tennis pros are serving faster than ever before, reaching speeds that were once thought to be impossible. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard unleashed a 153 mph rocket at Wimbledon this year. Here's how they do it. Get '5 things' in your inbox If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. 🩸Let's tick together: These unwelcome summer guests could put you and your family at risk for serious diseases. Experts explain how to stay safe and what steps to take if you get bitten. At least 161 missing and 109 dead in catastrophic Texas flooding, governor says Supreme Court backs Trump's effort to dramatically reshape federal government for now International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, accusing them of persecuting women 🌌 That's how many light-years away a newly discovered 'fossil galaxy' is from Earth, offering astronomers a glimpse into cosmic history. 🐦⬛ Soaring again: Bearded vultures were hunted to extinction in the Alps, but conservation efforts have spurred a remarkable recovery. 'President Trump's use of the term is very troubling and irresponsible.' Anti-Defamation League 💬 'Blatant and vile': The organization condemned Trump for using the word 'Shylock' to decry amoral money lenders at a rally. The president said he wasn't aware that some people view the term as antisemitic. ✈️ TSA will no longer require all passengers to remove what at airport security checkpoints in the US?A. JacketsB. PhonesC. ShoesD. Sunglasses⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. ⚾ Big hitter: Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the Giants' home stadium where he set baseball's career home run record, the team's CEO said. Bonds played in San Francisco for 15 years, and he set the single-season Major League Baseball record with 73 homers in 2001. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. Passengers going through airport security in the US will no longer have to take off their shoes.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Emily Scolnick.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Magna Roman Fort: Experts baffled by huge shoes found at ancient site
Archaeologists have been left puzzled after discovering a number of "unusually large" Roman shoes at a fort in Northumberland. Thirty-two leather shoes were dug up at the Magna Roman Fort near Carvoran, eight of which were at least 30 centimetres long - that's like UK adult size 11.5!The huge footwear is thought to be around 2,000 years say they hope that pottery found in the same soil layers as the shoes could help them solve the mystery. What did archaeologists find? Archaeologists discovered the leather shoes during a dig and found them in a defensive ditch, which the Romans also used as rubbish team say the largest found at Magna Roman Fort was 32.6cm though experts aren't sure yet why they're so big, they have a few theories surrounding their Rachel Frame explained: "We have to assume it's something to do with the people living here, having bigger feet, being potentially taller but we don't know."Are the people living there from a specific region? Could that be why their shoes are so much larger? But at the moment, it's sort of, well, this is unusual," she well as the huge footwear, the team also found children's shoes and pottery at the Frame said the team hoped that by taking a closer look at the style of pottery they could get a better idea of who was living there at different time periods.
