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Ancient mammoth RNA breakthrough could aid de-extinction

Scientists extract world's oldest RNA from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, revealing new biological insights that could help bring extinct species back to life. Discover how this breakthrough transforms our understanding of prehistoric genetics.

Ancient UK Monument Pre-Dates Stonehenge

Discover the Rollright Stones, a prehistoric site in the Cotswolds older than Stonehenge. Plan your visit to this magical, award-winning historic gem today.

Ancient Welsh cave art rewrites human history

Groundbreaking archaeological find in Welsh caves reveals sophisticated 15,000-year-old artwork, forcing scientists to completely reconsider the timeline of human creativity and settlement in Britain.

BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90

Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.

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.

T-Rex's Pygmy Cousin Discovered: New Dinosaur Species

Groundbreaking fossil discovery reveals Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, a smaller prehistoric predator that roamed North America millions of years before T-Rex, challenging everything we thought we knew about dinosaur evolution.

Britain's Deadliest Critters Revealed

Experts uncover the surprising dangers posed by Britain's smallest creatures, from toxic caterpillars to disease-carrying ticks. Discover which common insects pose the biggest threat to your health.

Britain to feel like Barcelona by 2050

Groundbreaking Met Office research exposes how climate change will transform Britain's weather patterns, with southern England facing temperatures matching southern Spain within decades.

Perfect dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry

Spectacular 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, described as 'the most detailed ever found in the UK', have been discovered in a working Oxfordshire quarry, offering unprecedented insights into Middle Jurassic life.

Giant Neanderthal Skeleton Discovered in Spain

Archaeologists uncover colossal 200,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton in Spain, revealing surprising new insights about our ancient cousins' physical stature and evolution.

Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Found on Dorset Coast

A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.

The Golden Age of 1950s Britain Revealed

Rediscover the magic of 1950s Britain - from post-war optimism to cultural revolutions that shaped modern society. A nostalgic journey through food, fashion and family life.

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