Medieval mass grave reveals Spain's violent religious past
Archaeologists discover 13th-century skeletons in Spain showing evidence of violent deaths during Christian consolidation, challenging historical narratives of peaceful conversion.
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Mexican families uncover ancestral secrets in archaeology project
In a remarkable fusion of tradition and science, Mexican families collaborate with archaeologists to uncover centuries-old family histories through skeletal remains, blending Día de los Muertos customs with modern research.
Roman village discovered near Egypt's pyramids
Archaeologists make stunning discovery of complete Roman-era settlement near Giza plateau, rewriting history of the iconic pyramids site
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.
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.
NHS radiographer fraud for board game collection
A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.
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.
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.
Wolf of Wall Street Duo's £400m Pension Scam Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals how financial advisors, inspired by 'Wolf of Wall Street', masterminded a £400m pension scam targeting vulnerable UK retirees through the Harlequin property scheme.
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.
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.
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.
Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners
Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.
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.
Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout
Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.
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.
National Fraud Centre Struck by Major Cyber Attack
Action Fraud, Britain's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been struck by a sophisticated cyber attack, disrupting services and raising serious security concerns.
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.
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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