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Top 5 Dinosaur Discoveries of 2025 Revealed

Explore the year's most spectacular dinosaur finds, from a spiny 'punk rock' ankylosaur to the final proof of Nanotyrannus. A golden era of palaeontology continues to captivate the UK and beyond.

Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750

A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.

East of England: UK's Treasure Capital Revealed

Record-breaking treasure finds hit the UK in 2024, with the east of England uncovering the most precious historical objects. Discover the Viking coins and Roman artefacts rewriting history.

Ancient Roman Tower Collapses Near Colosseum

Shocking footage captures the moment a 2,000-year-old tower in Rome partially collapses, sending tourists scrambling for safety as debris rains down near the iconic Colosseum.

Ancient Roman tower collapses near Colosseum

A section of the medieval Torre dei Conti crumbled near Rome's Colosseum, sparking emergency closures and raising concerns about the preservation of Italy's historic structures.

Dartmoor Stones Reveal Britain's Oldest Bridge

Revolutionary archaeological research from University of Exeter uncovers evidence of UK's oldest bridge hidden within Dartmoor's mysterious stone rows, rewriting British prehistory.

Student finds lost grave of Equiano's daughter

A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.

Egypt's £1bn Grand Museum opens after 20-year build

After 20 years of construction and a £1 billion investment, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum and new crown jewel of Egypt's cultural heritage.

Ancient turf maze discovered in Cumbrian garden

A remarkable archaeological discovery in Cumbria reveals a medieval turf maze hidden beneath a modern garden, offering a fascinating glimpse into Britain's forgotten pastime of spiritual walking meditation.

Welsh detectorist finds 15,000 Roman coins

A Welsh metal detectorist discovered the largest ever Roman coin hoard found in Wales, then spent a nervous night guarding his extraordinary find in his car over theft fears.

Parthenon Sheds Scaffolding After 20 Years

For the first time in 20 years, visitors to Athens can witness the magnificent Parthenon completely free of restoration scaffolding, marking a historic moment for the iconic ancient temple.

Toddler digs up human skull in family garden sandpit

A family in Cornwall received the shock of their lives when their two-year-old son unearthed a human skull while playing in his sandpit, sparking a major police investigation into the mysterious remains.

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