Traces of rare purple dye mentioned in Bible passages found in 'remarkable' discovery

Archaeologists recently uncovered traces of a rare purple dye associated with biblical-era luxury in an unexpected place.

They found them at Roman infant burials sites in England.

The York graves date from the late third or early fourth century A.D. One infant was laid to rest alongside two adults in a stone coffin — while the other was buried in a lead coffin.

SINKHOLE IN HISTORIC CITY REVEALS MEDIEVAL HOSPITAL HIDING JUST BENEATH STREET LEVEL

Researchers recently analyzed...