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London, Roman Basilica and Archaeologists

The New York Times · 16h

Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building

The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.

Hosted on MSN · 1h

Archaeologists Unearth the Ruins of a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Beneath an Office Building in London

The plan was to demolish the old office building at 85 Gracechurch Street in the heart of London’s financial district and construct a new 32-story tower in its place. But as demolition began, archaeologists made a staggering discovery in the site’s foundation: remarkably intact ruins of London’s first public building,

NBC News on MSN · 8h

Archaeologists discover London's first Roman basilica under office building

An office building from the 1930s in London was about to be demolished — until remnants of the city’s first Roman basilica were found in the basement.

Banksy, London Museum and piranha

BBC on MSN · 1d

Banksy piranhas to find new home in London Museum

Banksy's piranhas artwork will go on permanent public display next year at London Museum, when it opens its new premises in Smithfield. Featuring the fierce fish making an aquarium out of a police sentry box, the work was part of the artist's animal-themed series across the capital last summer.

Londonist · 18h

Banksy's Piranha Police Box To Be Displayed At London Museum

In August 2024 the biting satirist claimed responsibility for turning a 1990s police sentry box on Ludgate Hill into a vicious-looking aquarium, using translucent spray paint. It was part of a spate of critter-themed artworks that Banksy delighted London with, others including a gorilla at London Zoo and a pelican outside a Walthamstow chip shop.

ArtNews on MSN · 15h

Banksy's Piranha-Emblazoned Police Sentry Box Donated to the New London Museum

Sharon Ament, the London Museum's director, said the "only thing better than having a Banksy appear on the walls… is having a Banksy on display inside."

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Ruins of oldest Roman basilica ever found in London uncovered on construction site in heart of U.K. capital

Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.

Secret London15h

The London Museum Is Set To Host An Immersive Exhibition In Its Recently Discovered Hidden Vaults

A series of secret subterranean vaults that were discovered beneath the new London Museum site will be used as an immersive ...

India Today on MSN1d

Skyscraper construction in London leads to 'one of the most significant discoveries': Report

Archaeologists uncovered London's earliest Roman basilica remains at a skyscraper site. Dating back to 78-84 A.D., the ...

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