Finding Troy
A Roman Mystery in the Heart of England
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In the quiet countryside of Rutland, England, a remarkable chapter of history lay hidden beneath the soil, until one man's curiosity unearthed a treasure lost to time. In 2020, Jim Irvine, a farmer's son with a keen eye for the unusual, stumbled upon what would become one of the most significant Roman discoveries in Britain for over a century: the Rutland Trojan Mosaic. This gripping narrative follows Jim's journey from a family day trip to a ground-breaking archaeological revelation. As he pieces together clues from crop marks and satellite imagery, Jim's discovery leads to a full-scale excav...
In the quiet countryside of Rutland, England, a remarkable chapter of history lay hidden beneath the soil, until one man's curiosity unearthed a treasure lost to time. In 2020, Jim Irvine, a farmer's son with a keen eye for the unusual, stumbled upon what would become one of the most significant Roman discoveries in Britain for over a century: the Rutland Trojan Mosaic. This gripping narrative follows Jim's journey from a family day trip to a ground-breaking archaeological revelation. As he pieces together clues from crop marks and satellite imagery, Jim's discovery leads to a full-scale excavation, revealing a stunning mosaic depicting scenes from a gruesome Ancient Greek tale; a rare and culturally rich artifact that rewrites the story of Roman Britain. Blending personal insight, historical intrigue, and the thrill of discovery, this book captures the moment when past and present collided in a Rutland field. It's a testament to the power of curiosity, the importance of heritage, and the extraordinary things that can happen when you dare to look a little closer.
