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Crossing borders on the way to the Holy Land: Did Richard the Lionheart mix with the Magyars?
02-01-2004 | Petra Hajdu
A walrus ivory cross from the 12th century, is opening up a new chapter in
both British and Hungarian history. The relic, which belonged to Richard
I. was found in Hungary - suggesting that Richard the Lionheart spent some
time in the country. If proven - the cross will help historians fill in
some blanks on the travels of the legendary crusader. Howard Stevens is a
former defence attache at the British Embassy in Budapest and he's been
busy tracking down King and Cross. He's speaking to Petra Hajdu of Radio
Budapest...
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