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A Metal Detectorist in the U.K. Has Discovered Two Ancient Roman Cavalry Swords Once Used for Fighting on Horseback

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A Metal Detectorist in the U.K. Has Discovered Two Ancient Roman Cavalry Swords Once Used for Fighting on Horseback

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A pair of ancient Roman swords have been found in England near Cirencester, which in the 2nd century was a busy metropolis.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/6537002

The swords indicate the presence of the Roman military in Cotswolds, England.

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I bet he watched University Challenge last night.

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