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Heads Turned by Treasure

Archaeologists and historians are on the same side, despite what journalists say.

Eleanor Parker | Published in History Today Volume 69 Issue 7 July 2019

Conservator Claire Reed with the remains of a drinking vessel discovered at Prittlewell, Essex, in 2003 © Press Association Images

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