Student finds lost grave of Equiano's daughter
A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.
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Egypt's £1bn Grand Museum opens after 20-year build
After 20 years of construction and a £1 billion investment, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum and new crown jewel of Egypt's cultural heritage.
Medieval cauldron filled with silver coins found in Sweden
Archaeologists make extraordinary discovery of 15th-century bronze cauldron containing 170 silver coins in Swedish woodland, revealing fascinating medieval trade secrets.
Medieval coin treasure found by angler in Swedish lake
A Swedish angler's routine fishing trip yielded an extraordinary archaeological find - a medieval cauldron filled with centuries-old coins, rewriting local history.
Delta flight emergency after slide detaches mid-air
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
Dig begins for WW2 hero pilot's lost plane after 80 years
A major archaeological excavation is underway to recover the wreckage of a heroic RAF pilot's plane that crashed during a training mission in 1944, offering closure to his family after eight decades.
Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Ancient Egyptians attempted cancer surgery 4,000 years ago
Groundbreaking research reveals Egyptian physicians attempted cancer surgery centuries earlier than previously thought, rewriting medical history with astonishing discovery.
Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
Welsh detectorist finds 15,000 Roman coins
A Welsh metal detectorist discovered the largest ever Roman coin hoard found in Wales, then spent a nervous night guarding his extraordinary find in his car over theft fears.
Egypt's 'Area 51': Colossal T-Shaped Labyrinth Found
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery reveals a massive T-shaped underground structure in Egypt, drawing comparisons to secret military bases and ancient mysteries.
Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
Parthenon Sheds Scaffolding After 20 Years
For the first time in 20 years, visitors to Athens can witness the magnificent Parthenon completely free of restoration scaffolding, marking a historic moment for the iconic ancient temple.
American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.
United Airlines pilot medical emergency forces plane to land
A United Airlines flight from Vegas to Virginia made an urgent emergency landing after the pilot suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, with passengers praising the calm response of cabin crew.
Biblical Sin Cities Unearthed in Jordan Valley
Archaeologists uncover evidence of catastrophic destruction at Tall el-Hammam site, matching biblical descriptions of divine judgement against ancient cities.
Gaza's ancient history systematically destroyed in conflict
Exclusive investigation reveals the catastrophic loss of Gaza's priceless archaeological heritage, from Bronze Age settlements to Roman ruins, as modern conflict erases millennia of human history.
Potato harvest reveals centuries of hidden rural history
A simple harvest reveals centuries of secrets as potatoes emerge from English soil carrying fragments of pottery, clay pipes, and forgotten memories of rural life.
Bronze Age Silver Hoard Unearthed in Scottish Borders
An amateur metal detectorist's stunning discovery in the Scottish Borders has revealed a rare Bronze Age silver hoard that's challenging historical assumptions about ancient Scottish metallurgy.
Bronze Age gold treasures revealed in Scotland
National Museums Scotland reveals extraordinary Bronze Age discoveries including gold hair ornaments and spearhead mounts, rewriting our understanding of ancient British craftsmanship.
German tourist returns 2,400-year-old artefact after dream
A German tourist's spiritual awakening leads to the return of a priceless ancient marble fragment to Greece, solving a 20-year archaeological mystery in a remarkable act of conscience.
Sheinbaum reinterprets Malinche from traitor to symbol
Claudia Sheinbaum makes historic move to reframe controversial figure Malinche as a survivor and diplomat ahead of taking office
Ancient Roman headstone found as garden ornament
A 2,000-year-old Roman headstone, mistaken for a decorative garden piece for years, has been identified by archaeologists in a remarkable transatlantic discovery.
Woolworths worker's quick thinking saves customer in emergency
A Woolworths employee's heroic actions and rapid response averted potential disaster when a customer suffered a serious medical emergency in-store, showcasing remarkable presence of mind.
Ancient Roman artefact discovered in New Orleans
Construction workers in New Orleans make stunning discovery of 2,000-year-old Roman artefact, rewriting conventional understanding of transatlantic history and leaving archaeologists astonished.
Ancient Roman headstone unearthed in New Orleans
A remarkable Roman-era headstone dating back 2,000 years has been discovered in New Orleans, creating an archaeological mystery about how it crossed the Atlantic.
Ancient relic confirms famous Bible verse discovery
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery reveals ancient ivory box featuring earliest known depiction of Jesus's resurrection with confirming Bible inscription
Medieval graffiti discovered at Canterbury Cathedral
Remarkable 500-year-old drawings discovered during restoration work at Canterbury Cathedral offer fascinating glimpse into medieval life and worship.
Royal church renovation halted after shocking burial discovery
Plans to refurbish the late Queen's cherished church have been unexpectedly suspended after workers uncovered human remains identified as a controversial 19th-century preacher, throwing the £300,000 renovation into disarray.
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