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Greig Watson

@GreigWatson

Journalist, father, Roman reenactor, history buff and lover of big movies. Bring me good food, gorgeous music and friends. All views my own of course...

 Nottingham, UK
Joined January 2012
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Triumph and tragedy of the siblings who tried to conquer the sky, and become perhaps one of the biggest what-if's of history bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg9…
The brother and sister who tried to pioneer flight

The brother and sister who tried to pioneer flight

A tragedy in Leicestershire exactly 125 years ago may be one of history's biggest "what-if" moments.

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Was conquest, theft or mercenary money that brought a spectacular Roman helmet to a remote part of England? bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-le…
Unlocking the secrets of the 'bling' Roman helmet found in a field

Unlocking the secrets of the 'bling' Roman helmet found in a field

Does bloody conquest, dark ritual or mercenary money explain a gold-covered helmet found buried in a field?

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Looking like this.....
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So this is what I got up to last night... theguardian.com/culture/2024…
Legion: Life in the Roman Army review – ‘More than just a blood and guts orgy of military might’

Legion: Life in the Roman Army review – ‘More than just a blood and guts orgy of military might’

British Museum, LondonFrom monsters to messiahs, from rebels to republics, from sex workers to chilled-out lovers, this wildly enjoyable blockbuster delivers a Rome for everyone

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I deal with some tough images in my job, but this one got to me
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Can we keep the lights on without the 'miserable and dirty' coal fired power stations? bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-no…
West Burton A - the past and the future of power?

West Burton A - the past and the future of power?

One of the last UK coal-fired power stations has closed and could make way for a fusion reactor.

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Needed a laugh today and this bum shaped satsuma has (childishly) provided it
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This is the most stereotypical of #ShitLawns. Let's play The Shit Lawn Generation Game! Plastic carpet, box balls, poncy spiral conifer, sex pond, the sod climate change patio warmer, the pretending we have lots of friends BBQ Grill and the mystery prize, a White Range Rover!
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1,3 million people already follow @AuschwitzMuseum‼️ It would be incredible to reach 1,5 million followers by the end of the year. It seems that reaching this goal is possible. Support our mission. Amplify our voice.
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Bird poo and fossil thieves. My tale of what it takes to dig up a record breaking fossil bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-le…
Rutland sea dragon: How remarkable ichthyosaur fossil was protected

Rutland sea dragon: How remarkable ichthyosaur fossil was protected

The inside story on how the UK's largest, most complete ichthyosaur fossil was saved for the nation.

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Frosty sunrise behind my sons' school. Wonderful
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Little did I realise how well timed this article was (no it wasn't part of a conspiracy,) bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-le…

The anti-vaccination movement that gripped Victorian England

Opposition to vaccination has its roots in a militancy that was at its height more than 100 years ago.

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Only the second such find in the entire Empire, if memory serves. Mystery upon mystery theguardian.com/science/2021…
Best physical evidence of Roman crucifixion found in Cambridgeshire

Best physical evidence of Roman crucifixion found in Cambridgeshire

Near 1,900-year-old skeleton discovered with nail through heel bone during excavation in Fenstanton

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The most suburban murders ever? A darkly intriguing tale from my very own self.... bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-no…
Landscapers: The surreal suburban murders behind a TV drama

Landscapers: The surreal suburban murders behind a TV drama

The quietly bizarre murder story has been reimagined into a drama starring Olivia Colman.

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Leroy Anderson's sleigh ride on the radio and it's snowing!
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Animated map shows the top 10 largest Empires in history. Source: buff.ly/3Ane63C
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Follow @AuschwitzMuseum. RT this to support our mission & amplify our voice.
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The chilling day the swastika flew beside the union jack

The chilling day the swastika flew beside the union jack

The image may be the only time the union jack was pictured together with the swastika in Britain.

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Hi @LNER I'm travelling with my young family on the 0741 Newark to Edinburgh. Reservations have been cancelled (thanks for that) but can you confirm catering is still available?
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