University of Reading hits headlines after ancient human remains found near Cambridge—research that could rewrite history. Founded in 1892, it’s a top UK research uni.
Archaeologists at Wandlebury Country Park near Cambridge uncovered remains dating from around the ninth century AD, including 10 human skeletons, some tied or dismembered, possibly linked to Viking-Saxon conflicts. The find includes a tall man with evidence of ancient surgery, and the site may relate to historical violence or ritual practices.