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Archaeologists Unearth Rare Reminder of Britain’s Brief Reign Over the ‘Nation’s Oldest City’
The find offers archaeological evidence of the 20-year interlude when the British ruled St. Augustine, Florida, which was founded by the Spanish in 1565 ...
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British military outpost from 1781 unearthed in rare archaeological find in Florida
A rare glimpse into American history has been unearthed: a never-before-seen British military outpost has surfaced on the ...
Was Florida ruled by the Brits? Lost fortification may rewrite America's colonial past
The discovery provides tangible evidence of a British military presence in Florida during their brief occupation from 1763 to ...
Archeologists unearth signs from 1700s of British control in Florida after centuries of Spanish rule
The city of St. Augustine — with its centuries-old buildings and massive stone fort — is an enduring reminder of Spain’s ...