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Tenth-century coins reveal bustling English community by the Vatican
Original: Researchers argue that the tenth-century coins provide new evidence of a bustling English community located next to the
Researchers say a set of tenth-century coins points to a thriving English community living beside the Vatican during the medieval period, one that was apparently allowed to mint and use its own currency. The finds are being discussed as rare material evidence of an autonomous foreign enclave in Rome, shedding light on early medieval trade, pilgrimage and cross-cultural life.
Why now: New archaeological research suggests a self-governing English settlement existed next to the Vatican, a surprising medieval history finding.
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- Researchers argue that the tenth-century coins provide new evidence of a bustling English community located next to the Vatican that was permitted to use its own currency # science # archaeology # medieval https://www. smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/… · Econopass@flipboard.com · 2
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