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English literature's 'first-ever poem' hidden in lost medieval book in Rome revealed and it was composed by agricultural worker

Composed in Old English by a Northumbrian agricultural worker in the 7th century, "Caedmon’s Hymn" appears within some copies of the “Ecclesiastical History of the English People,” written in Latin by a monk and saint known as the Venerable Bede.

The Economic Times · May 17

A medieval book in Rome has been hiding the oldest English poem

A medieval book in a Roman library revealed a remarkable find. Researchers uncovered the oldest known English poem, 'Caedmon's Hymn'. This 7th-century work by Caedmon was found within a Latin text. The discovery pushes back the timeline for English literature significantly. It highlights the poem's early importance and wide reach.

The Economic Times · May 17

‘Speechless’ experts uncover oldest English poem hiding in medieval book

The poem was composed by a Northumbrian worker in the 7th century

The Independent UK · May 17

Inquiry told drugs may not have saved woman poisoned by Novichok

Dawn Sturgess died after she was exposed to the nerve agent.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

Thief got out needle when confronted outside the Victoria Centre

He stole Star Wars figures from Game

Nottingham Post · May 17, 2023