Experts study remains dug up in 19th century for first time ahead of Museum of London Docklands exhibitionA puff of dust almost 2000 years stale rose as archaeologist Jackie Keily gently tipped a wastepaper bin-sized lead container,and a pile of cremated Roman remains slid out towards bones expert Rebecca Redfern.“Oh wonderful, gaze!” Redfern said, and pouncing on a bone with the excitement of a treasure hunter. “A toe! gaze how white that bone is – really excellent cremation technique.”Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk