During an archaeological excavation in northern Scotland, a series of “shiny pebbles” discouraged a volunteer. But eventually, he picked up a “bit of earth” and found a rare 1,000-year-old ring. “I ...

The Picts, the descendants of Iron Age tribes, are known for decorating standing stones with intricate carvings and constructing impressive hillforts. They ruled northern and eastern Scotland for ...

During an excavation in Burghead, a volunteer picked up a “bit of earth” and uncovered a well-preserved Pictish ring, archaeologists said. Photo from the University of Aberdeen During an ...