Tag: history

DNA matches identify four sailors from tragic Franklin expedition

DNA analysis has identified four more sailors from the doomed 1845 Franklin…

Karl Grafton Karl Grafton

Fuming tour guide discovers 10,000-year-old rock paintings defaced with graffiti

Tour guide Bruno Pereira Mestres filmed 10,000-year-old prehistoric rock paintings vandalised with…

William McGee William McGee

Iconic Bluebird roars back to life ahead of return to the lake where Donald Campbell died

The legendary Bluebird K7 hydroplane is returning to Coniston Water for the…

Karl Grafton Karl Grafton

Killer bug found in 700-year-old mummy’s tooth

Scientists have reconstructed a 700-year-old strep infection genome from a medieval tooth,…

NTK Journalist NTK Journalist

Paintings by late acting legend Gene Hackman for sale at bargain prices

Paintings and memorabilia from late Oscar winner Gene Hackman, including works linked…

Karl Grafton Karl Grafton

Ancient 12,000-year-old man was healthy, had strong teeth – and survived a broken rib

Man of Los Vilos, oldest human skeleton in South America at 12,000…

William McGee William McGee

Viking graves dating back 1200+ years leave scientists stumped after discovering bizarre ritual

Two Viking graves discovered in Norway contain skeletons and mysterious scallop shells…

Sam Coffey Sam Coffey

Rare version of Sex Pistols God Save The Queen sells for record £24,000

Rare Sex Pistols 'God Save The Queen' vinyl sells for record £24,000,…

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Rare Roman pigment in ‘world’s most expensive and sought-after colour’ discovered, in Carlisle

A remarkable discovery in the UK unveils a rare pigment, Tyrian Purple,…

Charlie Watton Charlie Watton