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.
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Electric Car Fire Closes M5, Causes Major Delays
A dramatic electric car battery fire on the M5 caused complete closure between junctions 16 and 17, creating 90-minute delays and major disruption during Tuesday morning rush hour.
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.
M60 Motorway Closed After Serious Incident - Major Delays
Traffic chaos grips Greater Manchester as a 'serious incident' prompts a full closure of the M60 motorway. National Highways reports severe delays with long tailbacks after police incident between junctions.
Lords Back Law for Mandatory Hedgehog Highways in New Builds
A new law requiring 'hedgehog highways' in new developments has passed the House of Lords, aiming to reverse the dramatic decline of Britain's beloved mammal.
M23 Chaos: 90-Min Delays After Major Incident
Travel chaos erupted on the M23 in West Sussex after a serious incident forced a full closure between Junctions 10 and 11, causing severe delays and major diversions for rush-hour travellers.
M6 Chaos: Police Incident Shuts Motorway Near Rugby
A significant police incident has shut down the M6 motorway near Rugby, causing severe delays and major disruption for drivers. National Highways reports hour-long queues as emergency services respond.
Council rejects Dartmoor road widening over environment fears
South Hams District Council has unanimously rejected National Highways' plans to widen the A382 through Dartmoor, citing severe environmental damage and harm to the national park's unique character.
M62 motorway sign displays bizarre spelling blunder
Drivers on the M62 were left stunned and confused after a huge digital sign above the motorway displayed a bizarre and misspelled message, warning of a 'MAJOR' incident that turned out to be a major error itself.
M20 Chaos: Severe Delays After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Major disruption on the M20 in Kent following a serious collision. Live updates on long delays, lane closures, and heavy congestion affecting holiday and freight traffic.
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,
M25 Chaos: Full Closure Sparks 5-Mile Queues in Surrey
Drivers face severe delays after a serious crash on the M25 near Surrey forces a full clockwise closure between Junctions 10 and 11 for urgent barrier repairs, with National Highways warning of overnight disruption.
Major M1 Crash Causes Total Southbound Closure Near Sheffield
Traffic chaos ensues on the M1 Southbound after a serious multi-vehicle collision near Sheffield. Major delays expected for hours as emergency services work at the scene. Latest travel advice and diversion routes.
Roman Legion Fortress Unearthed in Moldova, Rewriting History
A stunning discovery in Moldova reveals a Roman legionary fortress, challenging long-held beliefs about the extent of the Empire's influence in Central and Eastern Europe.
Ancient statue inspires modern body positivity revolution
Discover how a prehistoric Venus figurine became an unexpected catalyst for body acceptance and fat liberation in modern Britain, challenging centuries of beauty standards.
Student unearths 1,400-year-old Anglo-Saxon gold pendant
A US archaeology student unearthed a 1,400-year-old gold pendant during a university dig in England, in a discovery experts are calling 'truly significant' for unravelling Anglo-Saxon history.
Ancient 'Jesus Boat' Discovery Rewrites Biblical History
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery of a 2000-year-old 'Jesus Boat' from the Sea of Galilee provides astonishing physical evidence of daily life in the Biblical era. Experts reveal how this miraculous preservation rewrites our understanding of ancient
Vigilante paints St George's Crosses on potholes in protest
A frustrated resident has taken road repairs into their own hands, spray-painting massive St George's Cross flags around potholes to shame the council into action. The bold protest highlights the UK's growing pothole crisis.
Ancient Bones Reveal Early Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding
Groundbreaking analysis of 100,000-year-old bones from Israel's Skhul Cave provides compelling new evidence that early humans and Neanderthals interbred much earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of human evolution.
M25 Mayhem: Severe Delays Near Gatwick Amid Emergency Repairs
Drivers face severe delays on the M25 anticlockwise near Gatwick Airport due to emergency repairs. National Highways issues congestion warning with long queues forming. Get the latest traffic updates and alternative routes here.
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
Stonehenge Mystery Solved: Origins Traced to Welsh Monument
Groundbreaking research reveals Stonehenge's first stones were part of an earlier Welsh monument, dismantled and dragged 140 miles by Neolithic cattle herders 5,000 years ago.
Forbidden Bible Text Reveals Adam & Eve's Secret Children
A newly translated ancient biblical text, the Apocalypse of Thomas, reveals a startling prophecy about the End of Days and the forgotten lineage of Adam and Eve. This forbidden manuscript, hidden for centuries, offers a radical alternative to the Genesis
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.
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