Sophie Little
16 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

'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

'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

'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

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

Archaeologists shocked after discovering first-of-its-kind medieval treasure beneath British castle
Researches say the 'surprising' find could rewrite local history