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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.

Bronze Age remains rediscovered on Isle of Bute

A farmer's plough uncovers a lost 4,000-year-old burial chamber on the Isle of Bute. New analysis reveals details of two Bronze Age individuals in Scotland's state-of-the-art facility. Read the full story.

Scotland's First Curator for Ancient Human Bones

Dr Jess Thompson becomes Scotland's inaugural osteoarchaeology curator, overseeing 2,500 ancient remains. Discover how this new role will transform research and ethical curation.

Bronze Age remains of two people found in lost Bute cist

A forgotten Bronze Age burial site on the Isle of Bute, rediscovered by a farmer, has yielded the remains of two individuals. New analysis at Scotland's state-of-the-art facility is uncovering their 4,000-year-old secrets.

Bellingham and Foden Return in England Squad Shake-Up

Gareth Southgate's latest England squad sees the return of Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Manchester City's Phil Foden, alongside breakthrough stars Adam Wharton and Adam Scott ahead of crucial international fixtures.

Met Museum Vandalised: Paintings Torn from Walls

A brazen act of vandalism at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has left priceless artworks damaged after a visitor deliberately tore paintings from their mountings. Joshua Vavrin faces multiple charges following the disturbing incident that has shaken

Jacob Bethell earns maiden England call-up

Warwickshire's rising star Jacob Bethell earns his first senior England selection as Rob Key announces squads for upcoming white-ball contests against New Zealand and Ireland.

NHS Prescribes Art & Culture as Medical Treatment

Groundbreaking NHS initiatives are prescribing museum visits, gallery tours and cultural activities as legitimate medical treatments, with remarkable results for both physical and mental health conditions.

Petty criminals behind shocking Louvre jewellery heist

Shocking details emerge as Paris prosecutors confirm the Louvre Museum's prestigious jewellery collection was stolen by amateur criminals in a daring overnight heist that exposed serious security flaws.

Egypt demands Louvre return ancient artefacts

Egypt's antiquities authority launches formal campaign for the return of prized artefacts from the Louvre Museum, escalating global debate about cultural heritage repatriation.

Louvre robbery foiled by legal blunder

In an astonishing twist, an attempted €1 million robbery at the Louvre was thwarted after the thieves' lawyer accidentally revealed their entire plan to French authorities during a separate case.

10 Fantastic Free London Attractions You Must Visit

Discover how to experience the best of London without spending a penny. From royal parks to world-class museums, explore the capital's top free attractions that promise unforgettable experiences.

Louvre relocates Mona Lisa for Crown Jewels display

Paris's legendary Louvre Museum embarks on its most ambitious transformation since I.M. Pei's pyramid, relocating iconic masterpieces including the Mona Lisa to showcase France's magnificent Crown Jewels in a spectacular new Renaissance gallery setting.

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