The alley derives its name from a simple restaurant in the early 17th century found in the eastern end of the alley.

Small quantities of alluvially deposited diamonds have been known in Australia since the late 19th century, first found by prospectors searching for gold.

A ring made of agate, perhaps dating to the 9th century, found before 1824.

A treasure from the 10th century found there contained Arabian coins and jewels, so apparently the bay was important for navigation.

A valuable glass fragment from the 11th or 12th century found at castle Horrenberg indicates the passing of royal parties.

The first documents unequivocally written in the Sumerian language date to the 31st century, found at Jemdet Nasr.

Several inscriptions from the early 9th century found in the area use the word "Goth" only as a personal name, not ethnonym.

Coal was mined near Dungworth up to the 19th century, found in association with ganister.

An amphora dating from at least the 1st century found in Ibiza, which bears imprints of two Hebrew characters.

The Hedeby stones are four runestones from the 10th century found at the town of Hedeby in northern Germany.