Neutron imaging revealed that a medieval pendant from Germany holds fragments of bone, possibly those of a saint. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here ...

Archaeologists in England were surprised to discover an elaborate cross with human faces and a gold-and-garnet necklace in an early medieval burial. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Saints are some of the most revered figures in Catholicism, often garnering relics, images and prayers in their honor. But despite this respect, researchers think at least some of the remains of a ...

Archaeologists have made a "dream" discovery after finding "one of the most significant early medieval female burial sites" in the UK's history. The 7th-century grave of an elite woman was buried in ...

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In 2008, archaeologists excavating a medieval refuse pit in Mainz, Germany, discovered a heavily corroded pendant likely made in the late 12th century. But they were loath to open the pendant to find ...

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The 10.3mm by 9.1mm by 7.2mm (0.4in by 0.3in by 0.28in) pendant is inscribed around its edges with the letters AGLA A medieval gold and garnet pendant inscribed with a "magical" Hebrew phrase has been ...

An early-medieval gold pendant created from an imitation of a Byzantine coin that was found in a Norfolk field is a "rare find", a museum expert has said. Discovered on land at North Elmham, near ...

A celebrity and style-set favorite, gold medallion necklaces are a simple and beautiful way to wear a piece of jewelry with inherent meaning. There’s no Pythagorean theorem for the perfect number of ...

The 10.3mm by 9.1mm by 7.2mm (0.4in by 0.3in by 0.28in) pendant is inscribed around its edges with the letters AGLA The jewel was discovered by a metal detectorist at Great Tey near Colchester, Essex, ...