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One of history's most famous sayings about Rome may be wrong, new study suggests

September 22, 2026

One of history's most famous sayings about Rome may be wrong, new study suggests

The Roman Empire's vast road network favored Constantinople as a key overland travel hub, a study says, yet experts argue Rome remained the true center of power.

Shocking discovery of ancient bones turns couple's kitchen renovation into 'crime scene'

September 21, 2026

Shocking discovery of ancient bones turns couple's kitchen renovation into 'crime scene'

A homeowner's kitchen renovation turned into a spooky police investigation after a builder unearthed Anglo-Saxon human bones roughly 1,000 years old.

Puzzling sound in backyard leads homeowner to massive 1,000-year-old treasure

September 20, 2026

Puzzling sound in backyard leads homeowner to massive 1,000-year-old treasure

A homeowner digging for a new patio unearthed Denmark's largest known Viking Age silver hoard, containing around 700 objects buried in a clay vessel.

Midair brawl erupts on packed flight as screaming passengers jump from seats

September 18, 2026

Midair brawl erupts on packed flight as screaming passengers jump from seats

A viral video captured a violent midair brawl between two passengers on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Sylhet to London as nearby travelers screamed.

1,000-year-old church mystery cracked by students from King Charles' alma mater

September 18, 2026

1,000-year-old church mystery cracked by students from King Charles' alma mater

Gordonstoun students in Scotland uncovered altar foundations inside ruins on the deserted island of Swona in Orkney, revealing a likely Viking-era church.

Vacation paradise under attack as officials suspect arsonists may be behind inferno

September 17, 2026

Vacation paradise under attack as officials suspect arsonists may be behind inferno

Positano Mayor Gabriella Guida suspects arson as wildfires erupted simultaneously across Italy's Amalfi Coast, forcing evacuations and terrifying tourists.

Young newlyweds killed after boat collides with water taxi and sinks in Venice lagoon

September 16, 2026

Young newlyweds killed after boat collides with water taxi and sinks in Venice lagoon

Two young newlyweds were collecting bait near Burano when their boat collided with a five-ton water taxi in the Venetian Lagoon. They both died; an investigation has begun.

Americans emerge as sought-after visitors as vacation island faces tourism backlash

September 14, 2026

Americans emerge as sought-after visitors as vacation island faces tourism backlash

Officials in Mallorca want fewer but wealthier American tourists to help combat overtourism — yet some locals say that shift doesn't address the real problem.

Grisly discovery from legendary Roman emperor's reign reveals soldiers' remains, weapons

September 14, 2026

Grisly discovery from legendary Roman emperor's reign reveals soldiers' remains, weapons

A Roman military camp from the reign of Marcus Aurelius was unearthed near Šurany, Slovakia — with soldiers' skeletal remains, weapons and rare gate designs found at the site.

Major city eyes crackdown on golf cart tours as furious locals push back

September 12, 2026

Major city eyes crackdown on golf cart tours as furious locals push back

Backlash is growing over golf cart tours in Rome, Italy. The tours surged 147% this summer as angry locals are complaining and officials are pushing new rules to curb congestion issues.