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Archaeology breakthrough as experts make incredible 1,400-year-old discovery

A 1,400-year-old plaque depicting a cross is reshaping understanding of how far east Christianity spread.Archaeologists working on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island uncovered the artefact, which...

Huge milestone for new £80bn London to Birmingham train line as river ‘moved’

A huge HS2 milestone has been reached to allow the continued construction as works to redirect a river in Warwickshire have been completed. The company behind the high-speed rail project has...

Legend of Amelia Earhart's missing aircraft located, claims British pilot

In July 1937 legendary female aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, set out from Lae, New Guinea, never to be seen again.Despite the most expensive sea and air search in American...

People returned to live in Pompeii's ruins, archaeologists say

People returned to live in Pompeii's ruins, archaeologists say3 days agoBen HattonBBC NewsGetty ImagesNew evidence suggests people returned to live among the ruins of Pompeii after the ancient Roman...

People returned to live in Pompeii's ruins, archaeologists say

People returned to live in Pompeii's ruins, archaeologists say9 hours agoBen HattonBBC NewsGetty ImagesNew evidence suggests people returned to live among the ruins of Pompeii after the ancient Roman...

Eerie UK ghost village people told to enter at own risk as no one knows why it was abandon

Deep in the Yorkshire Wolds lies a place that feels frozen in time - a settlement which once echoed with the sounds of medieval life but now sits eerily silent, visited only by those curious enough...

Scenic walk to UK's 'most mysterious and magical' place where 'deer greet you'

The UK is full of stunning walks, and this is something that is particularly true of the Scottish Highlands. Here you can hike along mountains, around lochs, and to caves and/or the ruins of medieval...

Pub playing host to Roman archaeological dig hailed as 'a huge success' by experts

An archaeologist has hailed an archaeological dig open to the public as a "huge success."As part of the redevelopment of the Rose & Crown pub in St Albans, an excavation was opened to visitors...

I escaped chamber of horrors where 796 children were buried in secret mass grave

Almost 800 children are believed to be buried in an unmarked mass grave in what can only be described as horrific..The devastating details of Ireland's secret burial site were brought to light in...

Archaeology breakthrough as 6,000-year-old building discovered in UK town

Archaeologists in Scotland have unearthed extraordinary evidence of a large and intricate timber hall dating back approximately 6,000 years. The find was made during digs at the site of new football...

Archaeology breakthrough as shipwreck with 2,000 year old items leaves scientists shocked

Marine archaeologists working off the coast of Turkey have made an incredible discovery. An ancient shipwreck containing remarkably well-preserved artefacts from 2,000 years ago has been...

Prehistoric and Roman remains discovered in area of outstanding beauty: 'I had a feeling'

Archaeologists have unearthed an Iron Age Roman settlement after a remarkable discovery of rare swords, sparking excitement among historians.The excavation near a village in the Cotswolds has...

Hidden inscriptions found inside Great Pyramid rewrite the history of who REALLY built it

Archaeologists have uncovered extraordinary new inscriptions inside Egypt’s Great Pyramid, finally confirming who really built the iconic monument 4,500 years ago — and shattering the long-held...

The UK seaside town that's like 'going back 50 years' and locals love it

A pretty seaside town is like ‘going back 50 years’, according to locals. Llandudno is a coastal resort in north Wales, overlooking the Irish Sea.The seafront is the centre of the town, with a...

Europe's beautiful mega-city that's been described as a 'design masterpiece'

Europe is home to several stunning mega-cities. Places like Madrid in Spain or Berlin in Germany attract millions of tourists every year, and it’s easy to see why. But there is another huge...