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New copy of earliest poem in English, written 1,3k years ago, discovered in Rome
Old fashioned sleuthing and the help of modern technology leads to discovery of manuscript with poem composed by a farm labourer 1,300 years ago.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Apr 29, 2026 | New copy of earliest poem in English, written 1,3k years ago, discovered in Rome by giuliomagnifico | 217 | 134 |
