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Various ancient graves are being dug in Kent & among the finds was a sword from the 6th century in an exceptional state of preservation, with a silver & gilt hilt & leather scabbard.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024...nd-in-kent
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Very interesting, thanks Lilith7.
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in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)
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Fascinating. Thanks Lilith.
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