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Wealthy Anglo Saxons from the 5th century found buried with their eyeliner and ear wax removers

Study Finds

June 20, 2022

WENDOVER, United Kingdom — HS2 archaeologists have discovered hundreds of items buried with wealthy Anglo Saxons — including eyeliner and ear wax removers! Experts say they found the “grave goods” after excavating 141 burial sites in Wendover, Buckinghamshire.

The artifacts ranged from jewelry and beads, to swords, shields, and spears — all buried with the dead. Interestingly, the resting places also contained “personal hygiene kits,”including ear wax removers, toothpicks, and tweezers.

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