Anglo-Saxons got special treatment in medieval Rome

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A small hoard of medieval English coins found near the Vatican in Rome suggests that early English residents held a privileged status in the holy city…

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  • Reported by New Scientist and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:01:00 UTC.

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