An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered under an old office building in London’s financial hub. The basilica is estimated to be at least 2,000 years old and dates back to the city’s founding following the Roman empire’s invasion of Britain. Host Marco Werman speaks with Sophie Jackson, lead project manager at the Museum of London Archaeology, about the significance of the discovery.
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