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Two Roman sarcophagi found in Newcastle
« on: August 15, 2008, 06:53:09 am »

Two Roman sarcophagi have been found in Newcastle.  The Guardian had one measly photo and no article, but this gives a bit more detail.


http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1045310/Roman-sarcophagi-discovered-Newcastle-1-800-years-sealed.html

"... A form of twisted symbolical bedsock ... the true purpose of which, as they realised at first glance, would never (alas) be revealed to mankind."

 

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