News Briefs: Utility Workers Uncover Ancient Skeletons Near London

Workers laying water pipes outside of London for a Thames Water project recently found 26 ancient skeletons that utility experts believe date back to a 3,000-year-old English settlement. Archaeologists believe some of the skeletons may have been victims of human sacrifice, according to CBS News. Neil Holbrook of Cotswold Archaeology told CBS the discovery allowed his team to examine some previously unknown sites. “The Iron Age site at Childrey Warren was particularly fascinating as it provided a glimpse into the beliefs and superstitions of people living in Oxfordshire before the Roman conquest.” Flint to Receive $77 Million for