How the Egyptians moved pyramid stones has finally been solved
One of the Earth’s greatest mysteries has finally been solved. Around four and a half thousand years ago, the Ancient Egyptians (or just the Egyptians as they were known then) began building what would go onto become one of the seven wonders of the world: The Pyramids. Built using millions upon millions of thick stone […]
1 month ago
How the Egyptians moved pyramid stones has finally been solved
One of the Earth’s greatest mysteries has finally been solved. Around four and a half thousand years ago, the Ancient Egyptians (or just the Egyptians as they were known then) began building what would go onto become one of the seven wonders of the world: The Pyramids. Built using millions upon millions of thick stone […]
8 months ago
Footballing great-grandson of notorious dictator set to make first top-flight appearance
He’ll be hoping we forget the name A direct relative of one of the most controversial figures in European history is now playing in Italian first division Serie A. Romano Floriani Mussolini, whose great grandfather was the brutal fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, has just signed for Cremonese on loan from Rome-based club SS Lazio. […]
8 months ago
Warrior buried 1,000 years ago may have been non-binary
The grave may suggest that non-binary people were respected members of communities centuries ago Remains found in Finland could be those of a non-binary leader who lived more than 1,000 years ago. Analysis of the grave could challenge long-held beliefs about gender roles in ancient societies and suggests that non-binary people were revered members of […]
11 months ago
Scientists discover perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo inside fossilised egg
The dinosaur fossil has been described as ‘exceedingly rare’ A incredibly well-preserved fossilised dinosaur embryo which was still inside its egg has given palaeontologists new insights into the evolutionary links between modern birds and dinosaurs. The 72 to 66-million-year-old oviraptorosaur embryo was found in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, in southern China, and has been named “Baby Yingliang”, […]
1 year ago
‘Once-in-a-century’ discovery reveals lifestyle in Pompeii 2000 years after being buried under rock
More and more continues to be found out about the ancient area. Archaeologists are celebrating a “once-in-a-century” find after a major insight into what life was like in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was uncovered. 2,000 years on from the southern Italian city becoming completely covered in ash, a team of archaeologists have now […]
1 year ago