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A Scottish schoolyard hid ancient Egyptian artifacts for decades; when archaeologists finally investigated, they uncovered objects dating back more than 2,500 yearsA Scottish schoolboy digging for potatoes in 1952 unexpectedly uncovered an ancient Egyptian statue head at Melville House in Fife. More di...- Dolly the sheep was named after Dolly Parton, but do you know the reason? Here’s how the world’s first adult-cell clone got its name from the country music legendDolly the sheep made headlines in 1996 when she became the first mammal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell using a technique called so...
- Metal detectorists found one Bronze Age gold torc in an English field; then unearthed two more, with the rare trio expected to be worth hundreds of thousandsWhile metal detecting in a serene countryside field, two friends stumbled upon three remarkable gold torcs, valued at over $400,000. Dating...
- This UK couple grows chairs in their garden and sells them for $90000Alice and Gavin Munro have spent two decades cultivating trees to grow into ready-made chairs, a process taking 6 to 12 years per piece. Th...
- In 2014, a metal detectorist in Scotland found a hoard that looked like Viking treasure, until scientists scanned what was wrapped insideA metal detectorist's 2014 find in Scotland, the Galloway Hoard, initially thought to be Viking loot, revealed a more complex story. Scient...
- UK has strong belief in India's democratic values, growth story: Lok Sabha Speaker Om BirlaLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is visiting the UK to discuss India's democratic values and growth story. He met with his UK counterpart and oth...
- 'Chinese Dragon': Fossils of 240-million-year-old reptile unveiledA 10-year study of Dinocephalosaurus orientalis was done at the Institute of Vertebrate Palaeontology and Palaeoanthropology, Beijing, part...
- Flying Scotsman undergoes safety checks after Highland Railway station collisionThe Flying Scotsman locomotive has undergone safety checks following a low-speed collision with the Royal Scotsman train at Aviemore railwa...
- Northern Lights dazzle across UK and the spectacular auroras could return tonight; Details hereThe Met Office stated that the Northern Lights were visible in the UK's skies last night, and there is a chance that aurora borealis may re...
- Two men throw soup on Vincent van Gogh's iconic 'Sunflowers' painting, artwork back on display after 6 hrsThe work is one of several versions of 'Sunflowers' that Van Gogh painted in the late 1880s.
- Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait found behind 'Head of a Peasant Woman' paintingThe portrait was found on the back of the 1885 canvas, covered by layers of glue & cardboard.
- UK's first LGBTQ+ museum, Queer Britain, opens its doors in LondonA major exhibition is slated for the coming months combining photos, artworks and costumes.
- Rishi Sunak unveils 1.57 billion pounds arts, culture COVID-19 rescue packageThousands of organisations across a range of sectors including the performing arts and theatres, heritage, historic palaces, museums, galle...
- UK PM to set July 4 date to end COVID-19 lockdown with bars reopeningThe UK prime minister is expected to tell Parliament that the 2-metre social distancing rule will also be halved to 1 metre (3ft 3in) from ...
- Bridge champions! Kiran Nadar brings the gold to India after 12 yearsNadar's team defeated the Australian side to win at the fifth Commonwealth Nations Bridge Championship.
- Another multimillion-dollar da Vinci is hiding in plain sightScholars believe one of the paintings was commissioned by Florimond Robertet, a top administrator in the court of King Louis XII of France,...
- With its gorgeous castles and beautiful environs, Scotland will leave you mesmerisedExplore the country’s rich culture, natural beauty and endless mysteries.
- Visiting Scotland? Here are five ultimate drives that you just can't miss out onThe motorway network runs throughout the central belt, with major links further north to Aberdeen and south to England.
- General Kapoor to begin UK visit todayArmy Chief General Deepak Kapoor will begin a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom today to strengthen existing defence ties.
- History on hilltopsEdinburgh stretches out below the castle as a fascinating mix of heritage and modernity.
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