14th century lead sarcophagus unearthed at Paris’ Notre-Dame cathedral (photo)
The burial sites "of remarkable scientific quality" were unearthed during preparatory work for rebuilding the ancient church's spire at the central spot
Final resting place of up to 65 British kings revealed as discovery sheds light on King Arthur era
Most of the tombs appear to date from the fifth and sixth centuries, a time when Britain was a patchwork quilt of dozens of small kingdoms
Is the space-age metal implant in this ancient skull for real? (photo)
"Unfortunately, if there is a trepanation under the metal it is not visible, so it's unclear if there is in fact evidence of surgery”
