My husband's comment when hearing about this story was something along the lines of "They've got dead people all over the place there." Yes, dear, that's what comes of having a long history, and I recall fondly that history is indeed abundant in Merry Old England. Digging for a new rail line has managed to unearth another fascinating and macabre find. More details can be found here .
Amphorae were pottery vessels created to hold and transport goods in the Greek and Roman world; some were even highly decorative and given as prizes, or used to hold the ashes of the dead. Join me as I delve into the vessels of history...