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Leprosy in Medieval England Probably Came From Red Squirrels
Medieval residents of Winchester, England, probably got their leprosy from red squirrels in the area, according to a team of archaeologists and geneticists that studied remains from two ...
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Researchers In England Uncovered A Strain Of Leprosy In The Remains Of A Medieval-Era Red Squirrel, Suggesting This Species May Have Once Contributed To The Disease's Spread
The authors of the study examined archaeological remains of red squirrels from medieval Winchester, England. That area was well-known for its squirrel fur trade, making it a place filled with ...
Medieval toilet helps uncover lost home of the England’s last Anglo-Saxon King
The Bayeux Tapestry culminates in William’s victory in the Battle of Hastings. However, earlier artwork from the time also ...
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University of Winchester professor in new Viking docudrama
A University of Winchester academic has become the consultant for a new French docudrama series on the Vikings and their 'Empire of the North Sea'. Professor of Early Medieval history, Ryan Lavelle, ...
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Volunteers at medieval cemetery forced to stop using mower over health and safety
St Giles Hill Graveyard, which has sweeping views of Winchester in Hampshire ... St Giles Hill Graveyard is a medieval site with views across Hampshire Credit: Solent The group has been looking ...
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Medieval birds of prey thrived on human waste, study finds
The birds' adaptability is particularly evident in medieval towns. Red kites from Oxford, Winchester and other urban sites showed the strongest evidence of feeding on human waste, with chemical ...