In Focus, Main ArchaeosoupApril 25, 2012April 7, 2015 Welcome to In Focus. In this series we take a closer look at particular sites, finds and objects from the world of Archaeology. Today we examine one of my all time favourite artefacts, Franks Casket. Tags: Archaeology excavation Franks Casket whale bone carving saxon anglo saxon norse germanic mythology Egil Weyland smithy mother and child Jesus Mary Romulus and Remus Rome Jerusalme Titus Augustus Wollaston Franks Auzon Saint-Julien Brioude North East Great North Museum Hancock Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle Northumbria Add to Social: