Skeletons dating back to the 12th or 13th century found at the bottom of a medieval well in England could have been victims of persecution, new evidence has suggested. The most likely explanation is that those down the well were Jewish and were probably murdered or forced to commit suicide, according to scientists who used a combination of DNA analysis, carbon dating and bone chemical studies in their investigation. Click here to read more in the BBC News UK.
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07/21/2011: Ancient bones found in medieval well in Norwich, England
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