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Danny Dyer's Remarkable Career Turnaround

Danny Dyer's journey from financial ruin to national treasure status is a story of redemption. Discover how EastEnders and authenticity made him a millionaire.

400 historic shoes found on Welsh beaches

Over 400 old shoes excavated from Vale of Glamorgan beaches. Theories link them to a 19th-century shipwreck or Bridgend's shoemaking past. Join the restoration effort.

Ancient shoes from shipwreck found on Welsh coast

Volunteers in Wales uncover hundreds of historic leather shoes, believed to be from a 150-year-old Italian shipwreck. Discover the fascinating theories behind this maritime mystery.

Joe MacInnis: Canada's Ocean Exploration Pioneer

Dr Joe MacInnis, the Canadian physician turned deep-sea explorer, led groundbreaking missions to the Titanic and Cold War wrecks. Discover his legacy of leadership and conservation.

Family history tied to Norfolk's Yankee shipwreck

A journey to Blakeney Point reveals a decaying steamer, the Yankee, and a poignant link to a great-great-grandfather's maritime legacy in Norfolk. Discover the intertwining of family history and natural reclamation.

£1.14 charity shop rug worth a fortune

A woman discovered her £1.14 charity shop rug is a valuable Navajo textile worth thousands. Learn how to spot these hidden treasures and their rich history.

France halts €2m Pascal calculator export

A rare 1642 calculating machine by Blaise Pascal, valued at over €2m, has been withdrawn from auction after a French court blocked its export, declaring it a potential national treasure.

Honest man gets nothing for £616k gold bar find

A man in France who reported discovering gold bars worth £616,000 in his garden faces receiving no reward. Discover the legal battle over the hidden treasure and its surprising outcome.

East of England: UK's Treasure Capital Revealed

Record-breaking treasure finds hit the UK in 2024, with the east of England uncovering the most precious historical objects. Discover the Viking coins and Roman artefacts rewriting history.

42 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Libya

At least 42 migrants are presumed dead after their boat capsized off Libya. Seven survivors were found after six days at sea. Read more on the Central Mediterranean crisis.

The Mountain Goats: Shipwreck Songs Masterpiece

John Darnielle delivers another lyrical masterpiece with The Mountain Goats' latest album 'Through This Fire', exploring maritime disasters and human resilience in his signature storytelling style.

Lost Florentine Diamond: Century-Old Mystery Unsolved

One of history's most magnificent diamonds - the 137-carat Florentine - disappeared without trace nearly a century ago. This is the story of the Medici treasure that captivated empires and vanished into thin air.

Couple find rare 18th century treasure under carpet

A Lancashire couple's simple home renovation project turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they pulled up their old carpet to find a collection of rare 18th century prints worth thousands.

Homeowner finds mysterious safe behind kitchen cupboards

A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.

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