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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...- In 1766, British physicist isolated and described hydrogen triggering the evolution of science and modern green technology: What Henry Cavendish discovered?In 1766, British physicist isolated and described hydrogen triggering the evolution of science and modern green technology. Henry Cavendish...
- View: Buckingham Palace would be an excellent museumWhile London offers many attractions, royal palaces charge substantial fees for access to state-owned treasures. Despite taxpayers funding ...
- Abu Dhabi is betting on a $10 bn upgrade to get wealthy expats to move inAbu Dhabi is undergoing a major transformation as it invests billions into new construction projects to boost tourism, diversify its econom...
- Robbie Coltrane, legendary actor who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, leaves multi-million estate, propertiesHarry Potter's Hagrid played by Robbie Coltrane will always be remembered for acting prowess. Now it has emerged that Coltrane has left beh...
- India plans repatriation of Kohinoor, colonial artefacts from UK: ReportSenior officials in New Delhi believe that such historical artefacts can reinforce a strong national cultural identity, with Lily Pandeya, ...
- PM Modi arrives in UK for COP26 summit, bilateral talks with Boris Johnson“Landed in Glasgow. Will be joining the COP26 Summit, where I look forward to working with other world leaders on mitigating climate change...
- Penny Black, the world's first postage stamp, expected to fetch over $8 mn at London auctionIt is one of the 3 Penny Blacks believed to have survived from the 1st sheet of printed stamps.
- A faux pas at White House dinner with President Nixon in 1969 made Prince Philip lose sleepThe late royal had later sent out an apology to Nixon for the 'lame' toast.
- Vijay Mallya's unlucky Tipu Sultan sword and other artefacts with bizarre historyMallya had purchased the sword for about Rs 1.5 crore at an auction.
- Usher X’mas & New Year’s in Canada: Witness fabulous celebrations and fun eventsThis year, wrap yourself in the magic of a white Christmas across Canadian provinces.
- 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.
- London's Churches: St Paul's CathedralAs the venue of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Westminster Abbey in London will light up a billion TV sets tomorrow but ...
- London lightsVeterans, say that Christmas was one time of the year that London - and cities and towns across England - went into a family centric hibern...
- History on hilltopsEdinburgh stretches out below the castle as a fascinating mix of heritage and modernity.
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