Archaeologists have recovered three unusual burials of Celtic women and girls who may have been sacrificed in England.

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The human remains are thought to be evidence of "strange and incredible" sacrifice rituals dating back to the Iron Age.

The discovery prompted an international search to figure out how the ancient headstone made it to New Orleans.

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This was not only a kick in the jewels for the president, but for Speaker Moses as well. On Thursday, he accidentally gave ...