Sophie Little
26 articles on New Dispatch
Atlantis-like 'submerged city' destroyed by 'terrible earthquake' discovered by archaeologists
The site was found in one of the deepest lakes in the world
Intricately decorated spears linked to 1,000-year-old 'elite warrior culture' discovered in lake
The four weapons are part of a larger cache of over 200 which have been discovered in the area
Archaeologists shocked after site of mass killing emerges from below mountain ice
The site may be the first of its kind ever found in Europe
Easter Island mystery solved as scientists find clues behind 'extinction event'
One potential last piece of the puzzle had gone under the radar for centuries - but scientists believe they have found it
Archaeologists baffled after 2,200-year-old treasure found in 'mint condition' below field
The pristine ancient find is the oldest ever to be discovered in the region
WW2 pilot 'missing for 80 years' could be found in landmark archaeological dig
Second Lieutenant Lester Lowry saved 150 schoolchildren by steering his plane into the ground
Archaeologists stunned by evidence of 'theatrical' human sacrifice unearthed in Britain
The skeletal remains have been dated back to more than 2,000 years ago
Easter Island statues 'walked' across Rapa Nui, bombshell new study reveals
Scientists had been baffled by the Moai's movements for centuries - but the answer might just have been found
Scientists unveil SHARK-PROOF wetsuit made of sailing rope - which they say could save lives
It is thought the wetsuits will significantly reduce blood loss after a shark attack
Nasa sets date for first manned Moon mission in 50 years - and hails new 'Golden Age of exploration'
The trip has been hailed as an opportunity to have 'a front row seat to history'
'Incredibly rare' 1000-year-old carving of face discovered in Britain
The 12cm object was found in a building dating between the 5th and 7th Century AD
Scientists edge closer to resurrecting extinct dodo bird - by using pigeon DNA
A pigeon is the closest living relative to the flightless bird, which was hunted to extinction 300 years ago
Archaeologists stunned after finding 'world's oldest mummies' - which predate ancient Egypt by 10,000 YEARS
A string of corpses were intentionally 'smoke-dried' above fires
Roman helmet lost in ancient sea battle found deep beneath Mediterranean
The discovery cements archaeologists' understanding of a key battle more than 2,200 years ago - and the role it played in the First Punic War
'Clearest ever' signs of life on Mars are found says Nasa in bombshell announcement
The discovery has been described as 'incredibly exciting' by Nasa bosses
Archaeologists stunned as 'biblical' 2,000-year-old sunken city emerges from sea
A colossal quartzite sphinx inscribed with the cartouche of Ramesses II was discovered below the waves
Stonehenge mystery blown wide open as new evidence emerges into origins of ancient stones
The find has been hailed as 'fascinating evidence' about how the stones came to rest at the site
Historian warns Britain is 'losing sight of its Christian past' despite mocking believers for worshipping ‘dead people’
Figures show that the percentage of the UK who describe themselves as Christian is decreasing
'Evidence of medieval England's diverse population' found at 1,300-year-old burial sites
'Our results emphasise the cosmopolitan nature of England in the early medieval period,' researchers claimed
'Turin Shroud is real' says new research just days after relic was accused of being a forgery
Bloodstains on the sacred linen cloth have been studied extensively
Nasa probe 'discovers ancient life-form' on Mars as 'coral' spotted
Speculation has skyrocketed after the formation was found by the space agency's Curiosity rover
'Gruesome' undersea mystery which baffled scientists finally solved after decade of research
Five billion members of one species have been wiped out - and now, researchers think they know why
'Australia's heaviest insect' discovered by rainforest researchers - foot-long critter is 'new species'
A university team 'immediately thought that it might be something new' when they saw the giant insect
Archaeologists shocked after discovering first-of-its-kind medieval treasure beneath British castle
Researches say the 'surprising' find could rewrite local history
Ancient Roman mosaic stolen by Nazis during WW2 finally returned to rightful home
The mosaic is deemed by experts to be a work of 'extraordinary cultural interest'
Scientists announce plans to 'de-extinct' 12-foot tall giant bird after 600 years
The company previously claimed to have brought the dire wolf back from extinction