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Ozzy Osbourne's funeral was a private ceremony held at his mansion with only close family and friends, including celebrities, due to Sharon Osbourne's emotional state and desire for a modest farewell, following a large public procession.
Archaeologists have discovered a rare intact bird's egg from Britain's Roman period at the Berryfields site in Buckinghamshire, England, which still contains liquid after being preserved for over 1,700 years. The egg, likely laid by a chicken, was found in a waterlogged pit along with pottery vessels, coins, and a woven basket. This unique find has tremendous research potential, offering insights into ancient bird species and their environment, as well as shedding light on the use of birds and chickens in the Roman world.
A 1,700-year-old Roman egg found in Buckinghamshire has its liquid yolk and whites intact, making it a rare and exciting discovery. The egg, part of an extraordinary collection of items, was preserved in a waterlogged pit and may have been placed there for good luck. Researchers are now aiming to extract the liquid contents without breaking the shell for further scientific research.
Denham Place, a 17th-century mansion in Buckinghamshire, England, that was once home to JP Morgan and reportedly used as a location for some James Bond films, is on sale for $93 million. The 12-bedroom mansion, set in 43 acres of parkland designed by landscape architect Lancelot "Capability" Brown, underwent an eight-year restoration process before being put on the market by a former cosmetics tycoon.
Denham Place, a 17th-century mansion in Buckinghamshire, England, that was once home to JP Morgan and Napoleon Bonaparte's brothers, is on sale for $93 million. The 43-acre residence, which was reportedly used as a location for some James Bond films, has 12 bedrooms and bathrooms, 14 reception rooms, a gym, and a cinema with a James Bond theme. The wider estate includes Grade-II listed parkland and woodland, a formal sunken garden, walled garden, meadow, orchard, and lake. The property was put up for sale by former cosmetics tycoon Mike Jatania after an eight-year restoration process.