First they found a dead king's body. Now they've uncovered an ancient mosaic

First they found a dead king's body. Now they've uncovered an ancient mosaic Enlarge this image toggle caption University of Leicester Archaeological Services University of Leicester Archaeological Services The hits just keep coming for an elite team of British archaeologists. Sponsor Message "This is certainly the most exciting Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century," said ULAS project manager John Thomas, who oversaw the excavations, in a release from the university. Enlarge this image toggle caption Steven Baker/Historic England Archive Steven Baker/Historic England Archive The mosaic is believed to date back to the late Roman Empire, roughly 250 to 450, and is part of a massive villa complex buried beneath a farmer's field. Enlarge this image toggle caption Steven Baker/Historic England Archive Steven Baker/Historic England Archive