Roman excavations in Leicester reveal second century Britons of African descent

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An archaeological dig of Roman graves has turned up tantalising new evidence of Britain's long-standing multicultural heritage.

The excavations turned up "exciting new insights" including what are thought to be British-born people of African descent living - and dying - in Leicester as long ago as the 2nd century AD.


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