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Unravelling the mystery of England's Dark Age coins: Analysis reveals how 'pennies' were made using silver from France - despite a huge Anglo-Franco rivalry
the archaeologists analysed the chemical makeup of 49 silver coins minted in AD 660-820 England, the Netherlands, Belgium and northern France, all now housed at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.
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Show explores role of forgotten Black abolitionists
Fitzwilliam Museum director Luke Syson said Rise Up would ... was unable to thrive in his home city so moved to England and found success in Europe It will begin by focusing on Olaudah Equiano ...