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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Skeleton of medieval knight found under former ice cream parlor
The centuries-old complete skeleton of a medieval knight was found under the former site of a famous ice cream shop in Poland, researchers said. The discovery was made on a small plot in Gdańsk, a city on the country's coast. The site was once home to an ice cream parlor called Miś, which operated there since 1962 but has since moved to a new location. Researchers say several other archaeological discoveries have been made at the site in recent years, including the remains of cottages dating back to the 12th and 13th century and an ancient city street. Archaeologists from the ArcheoScan Archaeological and Conservation Workshop were working on the site in July when they found the knight's tombstone. The stone, made of limestone, was engraved with the image of a knight, the organization said on social media. On July 8, the headstone was moved to Gdańsk's Archaeological Museum. Early analysis determined the stone likely dates back to the 13th or 14th century. Two days later, the team found the complete skeleton of the medieval knight. He was buried about five inches under the tombstone, researchers said on social media. He appears to have been about 40 years old when he died, anthropologist Dr. Aleksandra Pudło said in an article published on Gdańsk's official website. The knight appears to have been between about 5'6" and 5'10" tall, researchers said. Pudło said the skull and bones of the skeleton were very well-preserved. Gdańsk's website noted that the skull is in worse shape than the other bones. It's not clear who the knight may have served, according to Gdańsk's official website. The city was captured by a German Catholic military order called the Teutonic Knights in the early 13th century. It's also unclear if the burial predates or postdates the event, researchers said. The knight may have also served the Sobiesław dynasty, which ruled Gdańsk during the 11th and 12th century. More research will be conducted on the skeleton and the tombstone, as well as other relics found during the dig. Researchers have found several other notable tombstones, though the knight's appears to be the most impressive. The tombstone will be examined with 3D software, and archaeologists will likely attempt a detailed reconstruction of the artifact. Pudło said that the skeleton of the knight will undergo a "thorough examination," and the results of that may be available as early as next year. Mike Johnson breaks from Trump, calls on DOJ to release Epstein files Trump says Powell is "terrible" for not lowering interest rates, denies plans to fire him Apps help undocumented people avoid immigration agents and ICE raids Solve the daily Crossword
Axios
04-03-2025
- General
- Axios
Preservation Chicago's latest watchlist of endangered buildings
Each year, Preservation Chicago compiles a list of historic buildings in danger of being destroyed or simply abandoned. Zoom in: The seven endangered buildings revealed Tuesday are mostly located in Chicago neighborhoods. In addition to the buildings' history and significance, Preservation Chicago offers recommendations for future use. The Delaware Building, corner of Randolph and Dearborn McDonald's leases the first two floors, but closed the restaurant during the pandemic, leaving the lower floors vacant and in need of care. Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge/Columbia Bridge, Jackson Park The bridge has been closed since 2013, but money has already been set aside for its rehabilitation because of its proximity to the future Obama Presidential Center. But advocates worry those repairs won't come to fruition. Joseph Jacob (J.J.) Walser House, Austin The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house has been vacant since 2019 and is now in foreclosure, but Preservation Chicago says renovation is needed as it's a good example of Wright's Prairie School Design. Olivet Baptist Church, Douglas Home to one of Chicago's oldest African American congregations, the Baptist church was integral during the Great Migration and Civil Rights Movement. Fewer people attending the church has led to its decline. Central Manufacturing District Clock Tower, McKinley Park The area where the clock tower is located was built as the first industrial park in the U.S., but it's long been vacant and left in disrepair. Western Boulevard Industrial Buildings, Back of the Yards Some of the buildings along one of Chicago's historic boulevards are still in use, and many still have their original architectural features attached. The cluster is a reminder of the southwest side neighborhood's industrial roots. St. Martin's Church, Englewood Originally built for the area's German Catholic population, the Gothic Revival church changed to a Black evangelical church in the 1990s, reflective of the area's demographic shifts. It's been vacant since 2017.
