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Ancient Roman Tower Collapses Near Colosseum

Shocking footage captures the moment a 2,000-year-old tower in Rome partially collapses, sending tourists scrambling for safety as debris rains down near the iconic Colosseum.

Ancient Roman tower collapses near Colosseum

A section of the medieval Torre dei Conti crumbled near Rome's Colosseum, sparking emergency closures and raising concerns about the preservation of Italy's historic structures.

Dartmoor Stones Reveal Britain's Oldest Bridge

Revolutionary archaeological research from University of Exeter uncovers evidence of UK's oldest bridge hidden within Dartmoor's mysterious stone rows, rewriting British prehistory.

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.

Ancient turf maze discovered in Cumbrian garden

A remarkable archaeological discovery in Cumbria reveals a medieval turf maze hidden beneath a modern garden, offering a fascinating glimpse into Britain's forgotten pastime of spiritual walking meditation.

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.

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.

Toddler digs up human skull in family garden sandpit

A family in Cornwall received the shock of their lives when their two-year-old son unearthed a human skull while playing in his sandpit, sparking a major police investigation into the mysterious remains.

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.

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