The Independent continues its commitment to impactful journalism, reporting critical stories like the investigation into reproductive rights and current socio-political issues. Recently, archaeologists have decoded inscriptions on the Stone of Destiny, revealing Roman numerals suggestive of recent repairs in the 1950s. Professor Sally Foster suggests these markings were made by Bertie Gray during a secret restoration attempt post-theft in 1950, providing new insights into the stone's storied past as a symbol of British monarchy and national identity.
The mysterious inscription in the Stone of Destiny may have been decoded, revealing new markings attributed to repairs made in the early 1950s by stonemason Bertie Gray.
The Stone of Destiny, used in the crowning of British monarchs, has been a significant artifact since the 13th century, sparking interest in its historical markings.
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