5 h. ago How the UK's ancient stones are drawing renewed awareness of the sacred

On a gray afternoon in November, a group of 19 people took a walk through grassy fields to a remote Bronze Age stone circle in the southwestern-most U.K. county of Cornwall

Events

9 h. ago Stunning treasure trove discovered in ancient Egyptian tomb rewrites history

Archaeologists have discovered a trove of treasures inside an ancient Egyptian tomb that they said rewrites history by solving a long-standing mystery.

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26 h. ago Cheese rolling could join beloved UK events on new ‘living heritage’ register

Communities are being urged to nominate cherished traditions, from the vibrant Notting Hill Carnival to the ancient art of cheese-rolling, for a new UK register of "living heritage".

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34 h. ago Truth behind ancient 'hanging coffin' tribe as experts find they're still alive

The prehistoric ethnic group have long been hanging their dead in coffins on the mountainside, confusing researchers — but now it's been revealed their descendants are still alive

Science

2 d. ago People ditch 10,000 steps for ancient walking trend that 'boosts heart health'

'Simple has gotten me the best results'

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3 d. ago Women and men were both sacrificed in ancient China – but for different reasons

Study also provides first evidence of male mass burials in China

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4 d. ago Expert predicts 'ancient' baby names to rise in 2026 as Zendaya and Charli decline

Sophie Kihm, 28, has predicted the baby name trends for 2026 - and says we will see a rise in monikers from ancient civilisations such as Arath and Lilavati

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4 d. ago 'I'm a baby name expert and ancient choices and showgirls are in for 2026'

Expert Sophie Kihm, 28, has predicted the baby name trends for 2026 - and says pop culture names like Zendaya and Charli are on the decline

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7 d. ago We got married... and rented out the Pyramids! Couple reveals how they planned their dream wedding

Monica Nayyar and Vivek Nandha from London tied the knot in September at a custom-built venue at the site, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Society

7 d. ago Professor discovers secret markings that went unnoticed on Roman cups for 1,500 years

Researcher says cup markings likely ancient equivalent of brand logo

Society

9 d. ago The surprising things ancient rubbish can tell us about our ancestors

Researchers said ancient waste could tell us whether our ancestors were keen recyclers

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1 week ago Instagram vandals demolish ancient castle wall to get better pictures

A charity has raged after a centuries-old wall was destroyed because social media 'vandals' didn't want to 'get their little tootsies wet' for a picture

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1 week ago Fans 'feel ancient' as iconic film which 'changed everything' turns 30 today

Scoring a rare 100 per cent on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes — 30 years on, fans of the generation-defining movie are horrified at how quickly time has flown by.

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1 week ago ‘They decided to kill us with cold’: Ukrainians struggle against Russian assault on power network

Chernihiv residents say they are without power for 14 hours a day as they gather in ‘invincibility points’ to charge up and warm upValentyna Ivanivna showed off her new head torch. It was a present from her grandson, she said. Most evenings she wears it while doing household chores: cooking dinner, washing up and stacking plates. “It’s impossible to plan anything without power. You can’t even invite people round for a cup of tea because the kettle won’t work. It’s stressful and exhausting for everyone,” she explained.Ivanivna lives in Chernihiv, an ancient Ukrainian city known for its early medieval cathedrals. The border with Belarus and Russia is a short drive away, across a landscape of pine forests, villages with geese and the occasional wandering moose. In 2022, Russian troops invaded and occupied most of the oblast. They bombed and laid siege to Chernihiv, pulling out after six weeks and rolling north. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The ancient Scottish Borders forest home to one of Scotland's oldest trees

The tree is thought to be 1,000 years old.

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2 w. ago Ancient village with dramatic ruined castle, 12th century church and incredible views

The Northumberland settlement has been around since the medieval times and even has a quiet, sandy beach for you to enjoy if historical sites aren't really your thing

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2 w. ago Picture perfect village with 'magical' ancient stone circle no one knows about

Forget scrambling for a quick look at Stonehenge down in Wiltshire and instead enjoy a relaxing trip to this Anglo-Viking settlement where you can step back into the past

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3 w. ago Ancient fairytale village with thatched cottages perfect for cosy autumn break

The village of Merthyr Mawr, in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, is like stepping into a fairytale, with its thatched cottages, babbling brooks and stunning historical sites

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3 w. ago Ancient Egyptians may have been ‘daily’ opium users, new study shows

Scientists said the findings are the ‘clearest evidence to date’ of broad opium use in Egyptian society

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3 w. ago Perfect solution for ancient Aussie Ashes team as they get ready for battering

Your Daily Star has found the ideal solution for Australia's old and knackered cricket team ahead of the Ashes series starting - an inflatable Zimmer frame and walking stick

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