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Researchers have discovered grisly evidence of a ritualistic sacrifice at an ancient English fort. Archaeologists have been ...

Maiden Castle is one of the largest Iron Age hill forts in Britain. It is in Dorset in the south of England. Experts think it was built almost 3,000 years ago.

Unlike typical Iron Age burials, which were usually in a supine or crouched position, this individual appeared to be sitting ...

“In the Early Iron Age we see a change from people celebrating ... By gathering atop a number of widely separated hill forts, and by signaling with flashlights, volunteers have been able to ...

Researchers believe the brooch came north with Roman soldiers, possibly as a ritual offering or battle trophy.

Sifting through the dark brown soil of southwestern Scotland, archaeologists unearthed a “rare” and “visually striking” Roman artifact. The small item — possibly buried as an offering 1,800 years ago ...

"There's very little evidence that tells us about everyday life during the Iron Age. "What has survived are high-quality, prestige artefacts and objects that tell us that during this time there was a ...

However, the ominous creaking of the trees, protesting against the battle they were undergoing, made me reflect on the Iron Age fort buried just beneath the hill's surface. How did those primitive ...

Badbury Rings offers panoramic views and a hefty dose of history, perfect for those who enjoy a brisk walk with a side of "what on ...

Police say they are aware of vandalism at a protected Iron Age hillfort in Shropshire having received reports of individuals who have dug bike tracks.