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‘Exceptionally high’ number of decapitated bodies found at Roman burial site

Archaeologists have discovered 17 decapitated bodies at three Roman cemeteries in Cambridgeshire, eastern England — an “exceptionally high’ number which experts think were the result of judicial executions. The Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) found 52 burials when excavating Knobb’s Farm in Somersham, of which 13 were buried face down. The heads of many of the

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Academy Awards Fast Facts

Here is some background information about the Academy Awards, also known as the “Oscars.” April 25, 2021 – The 93rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony airs. February 9, 2020 – The 92nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony airs. 2021 Winners (selected) Best Picture“Nomadland” Actor in a Leading RoleAnthony Hopkins, “The Father” Actress in a Leading RoleFrances McDormand,

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Illinois lawmakers pass a bill banning police from deceiving juvenile suspects during interrogations

Police in Illinois could soon be banned from lying to juvenile suspects during questioning. The Illinois state legislature approved a bill on Sunday prohibiting law enforcement officers from using deception tactics while interrogating minors — who advocates have long argued are especially vulnerable to making false confessions. Under the bill, confessions made by juvenile suspects

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