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Wharram Percy: Britain's Best Preserved Medieval Village Lures Walkers

Explore the UK's Famous Deserted Medieval Village

Discover Wharram Percy, North Yorkshire's abandoned medieval village. Loved by walkers, it offers ancient ruins, free entry, and a fascinating 60-year archaeological history. Plan your visit today.

Elsdon: Discover the 'Perfect Northumbrian Village' with Medieval Secrets

Explore Elsdon: The 'Perfect Northumbrian Village'

Uncover the medieval history of Elsdon, dubbed the perfect Northumbrian village. Explore its stunning castle ruins, historic tower, and unique teardrop green. Plan your UK getaway today.

Metal detectorist's eBay Roman brooch fraud exposed in court

Detectorist's fake Roman brooch fraud exposed

An amateur metal detectorist who faked a major Roman find with an eBay purchase walks free with a suspended sentence. Read the full story of the deception that fooled experts.

Norwich's £4,000 Hawk Fails as Locals Feed Pigeons 'Industrial Amounts'

Norwich's £4,000 pigeon hawk scheme fails

A £4,000 hawk deployed to scare pigeons from Norwich's medieval market has failed after locals fed the birds 'industrial amounts' of seed. The council pauses the scheme amid public backlash.

Bad Bunny Slammed for Touching Ancient Maya Artefact in Mexico Museum

Bad Bunny criticised for touching ancient Maya slab

Music superstar Bad Bunny faces online fury after posting a photo with his hand on a priceless ancient Maya monument in a Mexico City museum, prompting an official warning. Discover the full story and the museum's strict no-touch policy.

Bad Bunny Slammed for Touching Ancient Maya Artefact in Mexico Museum

Bad Bunny criticised for touching ancient Maya artefact

Music superstar Bad Bunny faces online fury after posting a photo touching a protected ancient Maya slab in a Mexico City museum. The INAH issued a warning, stressing strict no-touch policies to preserve cultural heritage.

Archaeologists Unearth Harold Godwinson's Lost Hall in Yorkshire

Last Anglo-Saxon King's Hall Found Near Skipsea Castle

University of York archaeologists discover a high-status Anglo-Saxon hall linked to King Harold Godwinson near Skipsea Castle. The find includes a rare sunken tower and malthouse. Read more on this historic breakthrough.

Earliest Scottish Coin Minted in Edinburgh Saved for the Nation

Earliest Scottish coin saved after detectorist find

A metal detectorist's discovery of a 12th-century silver coin has rewritten history, proving Edinburgh minted Scotland's first coinage. The £15,000 artefact is now with National Museums Scotland.

7 Best Small Towns & Villages to Visit in Tuscany for a Magical Escape

7 Best Tuscan Towns & Villages to Visit

Discover the magic of Tuscany beyond Florence. Our guide reveals seven enchanting medieval hilltop towns, from San Gimignano's towers to Chianti's vineyards, perfect for your next Italian getaway.

Priceless 400-Year-Old Chinese Crown Destroyed by Child at Exhibition

Child destroys priceless Ming Dynasty crown in museum

A priceless Ming Dynasty wedding crown was accidentally destroyed by a child at a museum exhibition in China. The incident, caught on video, sparks debate on museum security and priceless artefact display.

Volcanic Eruptions Triggered the Black Death's Arrival in Europe, Study Reveals

How Volcanoes Led to the Black Death in Europe

New research uncovers how 14th-century volcanic eruptions caused famine, forcing Italian states to import grain—and the plague—from the Black Sea. Discover the climate link to history's deadliest pandemic.

Medieval Skin Disease Surges in UK Schools: Devon Reports Multiple Scabies Cases

Scabies Cases Surge in UK Schools, Doctors Warn

A medieval skin disease, scabies, is surging across the UK, with cases in Devon schools. Doctors urge early treatment as diagnoses have more than tripled since 2022. Learn the symptoms and prevention.

Tintagel Castle: King Arthur's Legendary Birthplace on Cornwall's Cliffs

Tintagel Castle: King Arthur's Cornwall Legend

Explore Tintagel Castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur perched on Cornwall's rugged cliffs. Discover medieval ruins, Merlin's Cave, and plan your visit with our essential guide.

Medieval Peasants' Sick Leave Rivals Modern UK Workers' Rights

Medieval peasants had more sick leave than UK workers

Shocking research reveals medieval peasants on some estates had better sick leave entitlements than modern UK workers, with up to a year off. Discover how historical benefits compare to today's workplace rights.

New California Museum Offers Immersive Shroud of Turin Experience

New Museum Opens with Immersive Shroud of Turin

A new $5 million interactive museum dedicated to the Shroud of Turin opens in California, featuring immersive technology and scientific research. Explore the mystery where faith meets science.

Warkworth: Discover Northumberland's Medieval Village and Castle

Warkworth: Northumberland's Medieval Village Gem

Explore Warkworth, a stunning Northumberland village with a dramatic ruined castle, 12th-century church, sandy beach, and charming independent shops. Plan your perfect UK day out.

Vikings and Mead: The Historical Truth Behind the Modern Myth

Vikings and Mead: The Historical Truth

A medieval history expert reveals what Vikings really drank. Discover why mead's role was more symbolic than everyday in Viking society. Read the fascinating facts now.

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