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Discovery 18 hours ago

History's most famous tapestry may have been viewed in unusual setting, new research suggests

A professor is challenging old assumptions about the iconic Bayeux Tapestry, proposing it was created for a refectory for monastic mealtime viewing rather than a cathedral.

World 5 days ago

Eurostar to resume services to and from London after 'major disruption' in Channel Tunnel forced cancellations

Eurostar suspends all London services due to major power supply issues in Channel Tunnel and failed LeShuttle train, forcing passengers to rebook journeys.

Travel 5 days ago

Top 5 'golden' visa destinations that elitists eyed for residency in 2025

Golden visas boom as Americans view residence-by-investment programs as "insurance policy" with Portugal, Greece and UAE leading popular destinations.

Travel 6 days ago

World's top tourist city turns ancient ruins into part of the daily subway commute

Rome's new subway stations near the Colosseum showcase ancient artifacts discovered during construction, turning commutes into archaeological journeys.

Discovery December 27

Extraordinary mass graves from centuries-old battles emerge along highway route

A silver pocket watch and military artifacts were discovered in mass graves during Czech highway construction, revealing forgotten battles from 1745 and 1866.

Travel December 25

World’s largest nativity scene towers over city with record-breaking holy figures

Spain's record-breaking nativity scene, featuring a 10-foot Jesus figure, returns to Alicante's Town Hall Square, drawing visitors from around the world.

Travel December 23

Historic landmark to begin charging foreign visitors amid overcrowding battles

Rome is introducing a $2.35 entry fee for foreign tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain starting in February 2026 to combat overcrowding at the historic landmark.

Discovery December 22

Self-healing concrete? Buried Pompeii site reveals secret behind Rome's enduring structures

Archaeologists at a Pompeii site buried by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius have uncovered evidence of ancient Roman concrete technology that could heal itself over time.

Discovery December 21

Scientists shatter timeline of human fire-making with 400,000-year-old discovery in England

The earliest evidence of deliberate fire-making by humans was discovered at 400,000-year-old site in Barnham, England, pushing back the timeline by 350,000 years from previous findings.

Discovery December 17

Ancient weapons linked to legendary medieval rulers found in lake near royal stronghold

Medieval weapons in Poland's Lake Lednica linked to the country's first rulers, Mieszko I and Bolesław the Brave, were found recently by archaeologists.