King Charles hails ‘unprecedented’ Bayeux Tapestry loan at the British Museum
It goes on public display next week The Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum was called by King Charles the “best possible symbol” of the closeness between the UK and France. The King hailed the “unprecedented loan”, as he viewed the medieval embroidery in London on Wednesday, a week before it goes on public display. […]
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Royal shipwreck carrying Charles I’s treasure found off Scotland after 400 years
A centuries-old royal treasure hunt may be over A 30-year search for a lost royal ship may finally be over, after volunteers in Scotland identified what they believe could be the wreck of a vessel that disappeared almost four centuries ago. First reported by The Mirror, the discovery was made by members of Burntisland Heritage, […]
2 months 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
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 year 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. […]
1 year 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 […]
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