British law requires citizens to report any ‘hoard’ of metal artefacts that are more than 300 years old. This pair of metal detectors failed to comply. British Museum/PAOne of 300 ancient coins found by Powell and Davis. After contacting several…
While preparing to build a housing complex in Stuttgart, archaeologists stumbled upon an ancient horse cemetery that was used by a Roman cavalry unit stationed nearby in the 2nd century AD. ancient Rome ./p h2>Ancient Roman horse cemetery discovered in…
The Mirror’s Matthew Young, who attended the Pope’s funeral this morning, reports from St Peter’s Square, where an estimated 250,000 people turned out to pay their respects to the pontiff. At 5:30 a.m., nuns were moving through the darkness, tired…
The aftermath of floods often leaves people without access to clean water, forcing them to use contaminated water for everyday tasks and cooking, greatly increasing the likelihood of food-borne illness. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images) Global warming has made…
Ovarian cysts often have no symptoms or problems, but some types can cause discomfort that can range from mild to severe. (Image credit: Kinga Krzeminska via Getty Images) Ovarian cysts are quite common among menstruating people: an estimated 10–30% of…
Wandering salamanders live in the tops of redwood trees, moving through their canopies in search of food. (Image credit: piemags/nature/Alamy Stock Photo) Name: Wandering salamander (Aneides vagrans) Habitat: Coastal redwood forests of North America. Diet: insects, spiders, small arthropods and…
(Image credit: Getty Images) Jump to: Finding the perfect running shoe for you can be a daunting task. Runners have different preferences: some prefer a shoe with good cushioning, while others want a barefoot feel. Some people tend to overpronate,…
An artist’s impression of the exoplanet K2-18b. Could an alien world have a biosphere? (Image credit: A. Smith, N. Madhusudhan (University of Cambridge)) The most talked about planet in the universe right now is K2-18b, a potentially habitable planet orbiting…
It is believed that this is where Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper shortly before his crucifixion. The Upper Room in Jerusalem has long been considered a sacred place for Christians, and some of them have left graffiti…
Artifacts discovered at the site of the future Old Petty Championship golf course near Inverness, Scotland, span centuries of history. Avon Archaeology Highland Archaeologists from Avon Archaeology Highland at the site of the future Old Petty Championship golf course. A…