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samedi 29 octobre 2011
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vendredi 21 octobre 2011
United Kingdom: Discovery of 52,000 Roman coins
For 1,800 years the story of the 'lost British emperor' who defied ancient Rome has been merely a footnote in history books.
Carausius's audacious seizure of power and seven-year reign over Britain and much of Gaul have largely been forgotten.
But thanks to the astonishing discovery of 52,000 Roman coins, new light is being shed on one of the most turbulent periods of our island story.
Hundreds of the coins - buried in a gigantic clay jar and weighing as much as two men - bear the image of Carausius.
The discovery was made by hospital chef Dave Crisp using a metal detector.
The 63-year-old unearthed 21 of the coins on a farm near Frome in Somerset before realising the find was so significant expert help was needed. He called in archaeologists who set about the delicate task of excavating the site.
The hoard was then taken to the British Museum to be cleaned up and recorded.
mardi 4 octobre 2011
France: l'exploitation de la mine de Salsigne (Aude)
La mine de Salsigne était la dernière mine d'or de France. Elle est fermée depuis quelques années pour cause de pollution.
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