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Discovery January 12

Ancient man survived brutal lion attack, suffered lifelong damage: 'Extremely rare'

Archaeologists discovered a 6,000-year-old skeleton showing healed lion attack wounds. The ancient man survived the brutal encounter as a teenager and lived for months afterward.

Discovery January 10

Archaeologists unearth chilling 16th-century gallows where rebels were hanged and displayed

Archaeologists in France uncovered a chilling 16th-century gallows — where Protestant rebels were executed during the turbulent Reformation era in Europe.

Discovery January 8

Landmark coin tied to legendary ruler preserved for nation after detectorist's lucky discovery

Scotland's oldest known coin has been uncovered by a detectorist near Edinburgh, a 900-year-old artifact bearing the image of King David I from the 12th century.

Travel January 7

Jaw-dropping medieval castle with 100 rooms hits market with nearly 1,000 years of history

A stunning 1,000-year-old French castle in Provence has gone on the market for $17.7 million, featuring 100 rooms and medieval architecture. The property has been meticulously restored.

Discovery January 6

Long-lost ancient village with mysterious past unearthed amid wind farm dig: 'Exciting discovery'

Wind farm construction in Suffolk revealed a lost Anglo-Saxon village with 62-foot longhouses. The medieval settlement was abandoned in 1300s, archaeologists say.

Discovery January 4

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 December 30

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 December 30

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 December 29

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.