The scope of your ignorance, Peter," said Seawoll, "is truly frightening. - Ben Aaronovitch

Or my gut was wrong.
Confirmation bias has put more innocent people in prison than malice.

It’s always better to tell a half-truth than a half-lie.

Most archaeology in London these days is rescue archaeology—projects designed to preserve as much as possible from the relentless cash-driven redevelopment. It’s not a new problem. Ask a medievalist about Victorian cellars or an Iron Age specialist about medieval ploughing—but take snacks, because you’re going to be there for a while.