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Major Roman Industrial Hub Discovered in Sunderland

Archaeologists uncover a massive Roman manufacturing site in Sunderland, with over 800 whetstones found. The discovery rewrites the history of Roman Britain's industrial north. Watch the full story on BBC's Digging for Britain.

Iron Age War Trumpet Linked to Boudicca Found in Norfolk

Archaeologists in Norfolk have unearthed the world's most complete Iron Age carnyx, a bronze war trumpet, with potential links to Boudicca's Iceni tribe. Discover the story behind this 'once-in-a-lifetime' find.

Man saves last village phone box from BT closure

Derek Harris, 89, led a community campaign to save Sharrington's iconic K6 phone box after BT earmarked it for removal. His fight sparked a national debate on preserving local heritage.

Rome Opens New 'Archaeo-Stations' on Metro C Line

Rome unveils two stunning 'archaeo-stations' on its new Metro C line, displaying ancient ruins like barracks and baths. Discover how the Eternal City is merging its past with future transport. Explore the story now.

Ancient pottery found at Noah's Ark site in Turkey

Pottery fragments discovered near Turkey's Durupinar Formation suggest human activity during the Biblical flood era. Archaeologists call for urgent site protection. Read the latest findings.

Close Encounter with a Seal in Norfolk Marshes

A breathtaking close encounter with a grey seal in Norfolk's coastal marshes reveals the intimate details of British wildlife. Discover the magic of winter wildlife watching.

Norfolk project to restore 4 million oysters to North Sea

A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.

DNA Solves Mystery of Roman-Era Beachy Head Woman

Advanced DNA sequencing reveals the true origins of Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era skeleton once thought to be Britain's earliest known black Briton. Discover the full story of the 'local girl from Eastbourne'.

First wild beaver in Norfolk for 400 years

A mysterious wild beaver has been filmed building a lodge at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve in Norfolk, marking the species' first recorded appearance in the county for four centuries. Discover the story.

Missing man's feet found on beaches 500 miles apart

The severed feet of Pawel Martyniak, 21, washed up in Sweden and Norfolk. An inquest could not determine his cause of death, revealing a history of severe depression and failed mental health care.

Labour's red tape cuts: Who loses protections?

Keir Starmer's plan to slash 'unnecessary' regulation for growth faces criticism for prioritising market views over public interest. Letters also cover party names, pork's popularity, and oddly named places.

New Study Deepens Peru's Band of Holes Mystery

Fresh archaeological research reveals surprising new details about Peru's mysterious Band of Holes, challenging previous theories about this ancient enigma. Discover the latest findings.

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