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Time of India
6 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Archaeologists find a sweet surprise below an ice cream shop: A medieval knight
Image credits: X The coolest treat this summer was received by the archaeologists in Poland, who found a sweet surprise under the site of a former ice cream shop. Researchers with the company ArcheoScan unearthed a skeleton of a medieval knight under a street corner in Gdańsk, Poland, in early July. They were digging at a site which was a former ice cream parlor named Miś, when they discovered a 700-year-old Gotland limestone tombstone engraved with the image of a knight in armor holding a shield. As per a translated news release from Poland's national heritage agency, early estimates dated the stone back to the 13th and 14th centuries. But that wasn't all. Just two days later, the researchers uncovered the knight's entire skeleton about five inches below the tombstone. The knight was about 40 years old at the time of death and measured about 5 feet and 7 inches tall, said anthropologist Aleksandra Pudlo from the Archaeological Museum in a post on the official Gdańsk website. The knight's bones were found in what the researchers believe is a medieval cemetery with nearly 300 other graves. "I can initially say that he was a man of strong build, over 40 years old. His height was approximately 170 centimeters, maybe more. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sulaymaniyah: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo In the Middle Ages, this was the average height for men in Gdańsk; women were on average 10 centimeters shorter. We will know more about the skeleton from this grave after conducting a thorough examination," explained Pudlo. According to the evidence, only eight of the 300 graves were covered with tombstones, which means that those were of the individuals who held important roles in the society of that time. Image credits: X The archaeological site was previously an ice cream shop that opened in 1962 and has since moved to another location. Not only a knight's skeleton, but also other discoveries such as remains of small cottages from the 12th and 13th centuries and a wooden church from 1140, believed to be the oldest in Gdańsk, have also been found at the site. According to the evidence, only eight of the 300 graves were covered with tombstones, which means that those were of the individuals who held important roles in the society of that time. Researchers will make use of 3D software to examine the tombstone, and archaeologists may try to reconstruct the object. While further research is required to determine the origins of the knight and the site, Pudlo shared that if all goes well, they could have the information by next year. Gdańsk was captured by the Teutonic Knights in the autumn of 1308, and the origin of the knight will determine if he served the Pomeranian dukes of the Sobieslaw dynasty or the Order of the Hospital of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the German House in Jerusalem.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Archaeologists Dug Under an Ice Cream Parlor—and Found a Medieval Knight's Skeleton
Here's what you'll learn when you read this story: Crews in Poland found a 12th century church last year before the discovery of a knight buried around the turn from the 13th to the 14th century. The burial site is at a popular intersection in Gdansk that once housed an ice cream parlor. A carved image on the tombstone shows a knight in full armor, complete with a shield and sword. When archaeologists discovered an intricately carved tombstone under a former ice cream parlor in Gdansk, Poland, they were obviously excited. But what lay beneath it was even more surprising: a full skeleton buried inside a rectangular arrangement of 23 stones. It all belongs to an unknown medieval knight, marking the first discovery of its kind in Poland. At a popular street corner in Gdańsk, where the now-closed Mis ice cream parlor operated over 60 years, archaeologists explored the site before construction crews could start. In 2024, they found the remains of a 46-by-46-foot wooden church built in 1140—the oldest ever discovered in the city. Nearby, they located more than 200 medieval graves. But the most mind-blowing find came just recently, when researchers discovered a carved tombstone likely dating to the late 1200s or early 1300s, according to a translated statement from Poland's national heritage agency. It was this tombstone that helped tell the story of a knight. The stone itself, made from expensive Gotland limestone, featured a carved image of a knight covered head-to-toe in chain mail, complete with a shield and sword, according to a translated report from the city of Gdansk's official website. About a foot under the tombstone, crews discovered the remains of a coffin holding a full skeleton. Aleksandra Pudlo from the Archaeological Museum in Gdansk told the city that the skeleton was once a strongly built man over 40 years old, likely around 5'9' in height. Researchers are 'almost certain of the knightly status of the man buried here' thanks to the tombstone, the only of its kind found in Poland. 'This was likely a leader or someone who enjoyed special recognition and respect,' Sylwia Kurzynska from ArcheoScan Archaeological and Conservation Laboratory told broadcaster TVN, according to Notes from Poland. The project started after the site of the former Mis ice cream parlor was sold to a developer. Before construction could begin, the developer was required to fund an archaeological excavation. The team from ArcheoScan uncovered the remains of a wooden church first, followed soon after by a medieval cemetery. The limestone cracked in multiple places, so crews moved it to the Archaeological Museum in Gdansk for reconstruction and preservation. Unfortunately, the coat of arms on the tombstone's shield has worn away, so researchers weren't immediately able to pinpoint who the knight served. The city reports that Gdansk was ruled by the Teutonic Knights in 1308, but the buried knight could also belong to a range of additional rulers, whether a Pomeranian Prince, the Sobieslaw dynasty, or a German house. At least the mystery of the medieval knight of Gdansk has a sweet story. Get the Issue Get the Issue Get the Issue Get the Issue Get the Issue Get the Issue Get the IssueGet the Issue Get the Issue You Might Also Like The Do's and Don'ts of Using Painter's Tape The Best Portable BBQ Grills for Cooking Anywhere Can a Smart Watch Prolong Your Life? Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Miss World organisers hit back over walkout contestant's 'exploited' claims
Miss England Milla Magee, 24, has accused Miss World organisers of placing her in 'vulnerable' situations with wealthy investors - the competion has hit back and released a video of Milla in response Miss World organisers have denied allegations from Miss England who claimed that she was exploited and 'farmed out for entertainment' at the pageant in India. Just days before the finale of the competition, Miss England Milla Magee quit the contest because it was "outdated" and went against her morals. The 24-year-old, from Newquay, Cornwall, said she left the pageant on May 16, originally stating it was due to "personal reasons". But now she has revealed that she used her mother's health to escape the competition, which was being held in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. According to Milla, the participants were made to 'sit like performing monkeys'. She further claimed that contestants were forced to "entertain" middle-aged male investors at extravagant dinners, as a way to say "thank you" for sponsorships. The beauty queen said she felt "like a prostitute" during her time in the competition and said she had to get away from it all. READ MORE: Viral K-beauty 'glass skin' moisturiser finally launches in UK and we've tried it out She told The Sun: 'I found that unbelievable. I remember thinking, 'This is so wrong'. I didn't come here to be farmed out for people's entertainment. Miss World is supposed to have the same values, but it's outdated and stuck in the past. "They made me feel like a prostitute. I was feeling vulnerable after the appalling way we had been treated and I just needed to go home, I couldn't stay in a contest that did not appear to me to be morally right." Following the allegations, Miss World has since released video footage of Milla praising the competition. "You were all so accommodating. The gratitude I have for you all is so overwhelming. I'm so grateful for you hosting us here," she said in the video posted on Instagram. However, Milla responded to the footage and said: "In that situation we had to do what we were told and if someone points a camera in your face and tells you to smile then you are going to do it." Miss World disputed the allegations and issued a statement online. CEO Julia Morley branded the claims as "defamatory'. The statement said: "Earlier this month, Milla Magee requested to leave the competition due to a reported family emergency involving her mother's health. As a mother and grandmother herself, Julia Morley CBE, Chairwoman of Miss World, responded to Milla's situation with compassion and immediately arranged her return to England, placing the well-being of the contestant and her family first. 'Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that certain UK media outlets have published false and defamatory statements, allegedly made by Milla Magee, regarding her experience in India. These claims are completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us. "In response, the Miss World Organisation is releasing unedited videos recorded during Milla's stay in India, in which she expresses gratitude, joy, and appreciation for the experience. These videos reflect her own words and sentiments and serve as a direct contradiction to the recent false narratives.'
Extra.ie
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
In Pics: Stars take to the red carpet for Mission: Impossible premiere
There was no mission too impossible for Tom Cruise fans in Dublin on Sunday night. A host of famous faces took to the red carpet at the ODEON Point Square for the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Newlyweds Steve Garrigan, frontman of Kodaline, and broadcaster Diana Bunici made a stylish appearance at the premiere. Steve Garrigan and Diana Bunici-Garrigan at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography TV personality Baz Ashmawy was spotted sharing a laugh with friends. Also in attendance were Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick, Maclean Burke, Shannen Reilly McGrath, Terrie McEvoy and husband David Fitzpatrick. Baz Ashmawy at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is the eight instalment in the MI film series and promises to be Ethan Hunt's most dangerous mission yet. David Fitzpatrick and Terrie McEvoy at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt and he is joined by Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames. Shannen Reilly McGrath at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography The Final Reckoning is already shaping up to be one of the summer's biggest blockbusters with jaw-dropping action set pieces across continents, explosive twists and signature high-octane tension. Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning opens in Irish cinemas on Wednesday, May 21. Terrie McEvoy at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Diana Bunici-Garrigan at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Emma Power at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Emma Power and Itchey Drew at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Alan Clarke at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Dillon St Paul at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. 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Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Dearbhla Lovett and Ali Hayes at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Megan Daly and Robyn Courtney at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Fergal D'Arcy at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Fionnuala Moran at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Adam Fogarty at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Anna Clifford and Andy Asco at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Michaela Maher and Jay Kavanagh at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Chris Connolly at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Patrick Browne at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Clint Drieberg at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography Ruth Leonard at the Irish premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the ODEON Point Square in Dublin. 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