World's oldest cremation find leaves experts perplexed
Archaeologists uncover the earliest known intentional adult cremation in Malawi, a 9,500-year-old ritual that challenges assumptions about ancient hunter-gatherers. Discover the mystery.
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Archaeologists puzzled by 9,500-year-old cremation
Archaeologists uncover the world's oldest intentional adult cremation in Malawi, raising profound questions about ancient rituals and social memory. Discover the mystery.
Wrong body cremated after NHS hospital mix-up in Glasgow
A grieving family cremated a stranger's body after a mortuary blunder at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. NHS bosses apologise as a major investigation is launched. Read the full report.
NHS apologises after wrong body cremated in Glasgow
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launches a full investigation after a body was wrongly released from a mortuary, leading to the cremation of the wrong person. Read the full story.
NHS apologises after wrong body cremated in Glasgow
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launches investigation after a body was wrongly released from a mortuary. The error was discovered only after cremation. Read the full story.
NHS Apologises After Wrong Body Cremated in Glasgow
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launches investigation after a body was wrongly released from a mortuary, leading to the cremation of the wrong person. Read the full story.
Reiner Couple Cremated as Murder Death Certificate Issued
The death certificate for Rob and Michele Reiner confirms their bodies were cremated after being found murdered in their Spanish home. Police continue the investigation.
China funeral protests erupt over cremation mandate
Protests erupt in China's Guizhou province as villagers resist mandatory cremation policies. Traditional burial practices clash with government land preservation efforts amid rising unrest.
Woman found alive in coffin before cremation
A 65-year-old Thai woman was discovered alive in her coffin moments before cremation after staff heard knocking. Read this shocking survival story.
Woman found alive in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old Thai woman declared dead was discovered alive in her coffin just before her cremation. The incident raises serious questions about end-of-life procedures. Read the full story.
Woman found alive in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old Thai woman was discovered alive and knocking from inside her coffin just before her scheduled cremation. Read the full incredible story of her miraculous survival.
Woman discovered alive in coffin in Thailand
A 65-year-old woman was found alive in her coffin in Thailand after staff heard knocking. The temple covered her medical expenses. Read this incredible story of survival.
Obesity crisis leads to oversized coffin demand
Funeral directors warn Britain's obesity epidemic is driving demand for larger coffins, complicating cremations and forcing some families to opt for burial instead. Discover the industry's response.
Grandmother wakes in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old grandmother declared dead shocked relatives by waking inside her coffin moments before cremation after a 225-mile journey to a Bangkok temple. Read this incredible survival story.
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.
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.
Karnak Temple's 4,000-year secret revealed
Groundbreaking archaeological research uncovers the true purpose behind Egypt's magnificent Karnak Temple complex, revealing it was dedicated to the supreme god Amun-Ra as a monumental power centre.
Chilean Mummies Predate Egypt's by 1,000 Years
Groundbreaking archaeological research reveals the Chinchorro people of Chile created the world's first mummies using sophisticated smoke-drying techniques a millennium before ancient Egyptians.
Half of Brits Now Want Their Ashes Scattered Abroad
A landmark new study uncovers a profound shift in British end-of-life wishes, with 45% of UK adults now preferring an overseas final resting place over traditional options. Discover the top destinations and the emotional reasons behind this growing trend.
Biblical-Era Weapon Factory Discovered in Israel
A stunning archaeological discovery in Israel's Jordan Valley has uncovered a 'flint blade factory' dating back to the early Biblical era. Experts reveal this site, active 3,000 years ago, produced deadly stone weapons potentially used by the Israelites,
Hulk Hogan's Body Not Cremated, Confirms Daughter Brooke
Brooke Hogan breaks her silence on the final arrangements for her legendary father, Hulk Hogan, dispelling rumours and confirming his body was not cremated in a heartfelt statement.
Mystery of Dozens of Human Ash Piles on Scottish Beach
A grim and perplexing discovery has been made on a secluded Scottish coastline, where over 50 separate piles of cremated human ashes have been found abandoned, sparking a major police investigation into this macabre environmental and ethical scandal.
Colorado Funeral Home Scandal: 189 Bodies Found Decomposed
A shocking investigation into a Colorado funeral home has uncovered 189 improperly stored bodies, with families now fearing their loved ones were never cremated. Authorities are investigating potential criminal charges.
Lost Maya Megalopolis & Superhighways Discovered in Jungle
A groundbreaking LiDAR survey has revealed a sprawling, interconnected network of nearly 1,000 Maya settlements, including 417 cities, linked by 110 miles of ancient superhighways. This discovery in northern Guatemala rewrites the history of the ancient c
Professor Christopher Rowe, Renowned Classicist, Dies at 81
Tributes pour in for Professor Christopher Rowe, the influential Cambridge scholar whose groundbreaking translations of Plato and Aristotle shaped classical studies for generations.
Ancient Christian cross unearthed in Abu Dhabi sands
Archaeologists in Abu Dhabi have discovered a stunning 1,400-year-old Christian cross, providing the earliest evidence of a long-lost Nestorian Christian community on the islands of the UAE.
Neanderthal-Human Mating Rewrites History 250,000 Years Back
Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals our human ancestors interbred with Neanderthals a staggering 250,000 years ago, forcing a complete rethink of our evolutionary timeline and the resilience of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.
Ancient Crucifixion Cross With Mystery Text Found In Desert
A 1,500-year-old lead cross, depicting Christ's crucifixion and bearing a cryptic Greek inscription, has been discovered by a hiker in the remote Israeli desert, leaving archaeologists baffled.
Lost Ancient City Discovered in Amazon Jungle
Archaeologists have made a staggering discovery in the Colombian Amazon, unearthing a vast ancient city complete with mysterious earthworks and a network of roads, challenging everything we thought we knew about pre-Hispanic civilisations.
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