Unearthing Gloucester's Buried Monastery 🚌⛪️
By Jude Obuseh In January, the daily commute for transit riders in Gloucester, England, took an unexpected turn. Beneath the seemingly ordinary surface of a bus station lay a remarkable secret: the remains of a 13th-century Carmelite monastery, confirmed by the city’s archaeologists. 🏛️💼 Historic maps and evidence from local excavations painted a vivid picture of the monastery's origins. Belonging to the Whitefriars monastic organization, the monks deliberately situated themselves outside the city to avoid what they deemed its "sinful" influence. 🗺️🕵️♂️ As commuters hurried above ground, oblivious to the ancient history beneath their feet, one can't help but wonder about the lives of those monks. Secluded in their monastery, they likely pondered matters of spirituality and philosophy far from the distractions of urban life. Yet, the tantalizing proximity of the city may have sparked curiosity about its temptations. Who knows what kind of sinning the...