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Archaeologists unearth remains of Roman basilica

Archaeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper

Work to give 21st-century London yet another skyscraper has uncovered traces — in fact chunks — of the city’s origins almost 2,000 years ago. Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed the remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known

The Boston Globe · 19h

Archeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper

Archeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known as Londinium.

The Washington Post · 1d

2,000-year-old Roman basilica found in London office basement

Experts are surprised at how much of the basilica, or town hall, survived. The ancient building was part of Roman London’s political and commercial center.

The New York Times · 5h

Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building

The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.

The Mirror4d

Man gives tour of Tower of London home - including balcony said to be used by Elizabeth I

Social media is full of house tour videos, yet none quite capture the intrigue like Tom Houghton's former abode – the Tower of London ... and a wall adorned with photos of previous Lieutenants ...

U.S. News & World Report26d

Tower of London

Although its exterior might be grim and even unimpressive (especially when compared to stately Buckingham Palace), the Tower of London's interior is always bustling with activity. Despite its name ...

BBC8y

7 fun facts that will surprise you about The Tower of London

1. Valuables have been kept in the keep since the 1100s When you think of the Tower of London, one of the first things likely to pop into your head are the Crown Jewels. Before 1649, the important ...

New York Post8d

UK’s Grenfell Tower to be demolished more than seven years after deadly blaze

London’s Grenfell Tower, which was engulfed in flames more than seven years ago in a disaster that killed 72 people, will be demolished, bereaved families and survivors said on Thursday.

U.S. News & World Report5mon

The 7 Best Tower of London Tours

Built as a fortress by William the Conqueror beginning in the 1070s, the UNESCO-listed Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Once a palace for monarchs, a formidable state ...

BBC27d

Over 100 London tower blocks may have safety issues

More than 100 tower blocks across the capital are built with Large Panel System (LPS), a BBC London investigation has revealed Thousands of people in London could be living in high-rise tower ...

Time Out8y

The Tower of London in numbers

One of the city's most iconic and most visited tourist destinations, the Tower of London is brimming with history and legend. Built by William the Conqueror, the site grew over the centuries to ...

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