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British archaeologists left 'gasping' after unearthing spectacular 2,000 year-old artefact
Archaeologists 'drew impressed gasps' at the discoveries
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ScienceArchaeology breakthrough as remnants of 'British past' found in oldest city in US
The dig revealed a dried-up moat from a British redoubt from the 20-years when Britain controlled Florida
ScienceArchaeologists excited by Bronze Age ingots dating back 3000 years discovered in 'very unusual' find
It is believed the objects found provide evidence of 'a specialised craft'
ScienceArchaeology breakthrough as rare jewellery discovered in British countryside after mishap by ancient Romans
Wessex Archaeology noted that eight-sided Roman rings are rare finds in the UK
Science'Child's toy' found in Dorset field is unmasked as 2,000-year-old Roman brooch
'It was only when I got back and cleaned it properly that I saw the bronze,' finder Martin Williams revealed
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Fears of 'divine punishment' after 4,000-year-old painting disappears from 'cursed' Egyptian tomb
Officials have launched a probe into the chilling mystery - which has only now been brought to light
Bombshell new theory emerges over ancient underwater city found at 'resting place of Noah's Ark'
The story of the flood is known to millions - but a new theory could flip it on its head
City-killer asteroid on collision course with Moon could shower Earth with SHRAPNEL after impact
Some 10,000 tonnes of material from the surface of the moon could rain down on our planet
British academic discovers diverse 'rich' communities of algae while on Antarctic mission
The algae alters the colour of the ice, reducing the reflectivity of it
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Scientists left stunned after spotting 'ghostly object' hidden in depths of cosmos
Astronomers say the extraordinary discovery dates back to the dawn of the universe itself
Britain's lost Roman history to be unearthed after 2,000 years in 'groundbreaking' archaeology project
Dozens of ancient Roman villas lie beneath Suffolk's soil, but none have been excavated to modern standards
2025 hailed as ‘year of the octopus’ as record numbers spotted off English coast
Milder weather across Cornwall and Devon has led to a sharp rise in the invertebrates being spotted
Archaeologists stunned as 'near-complete' Iron Age battle trumpet discovered in Norfolk field
The legendary carnyx is one of only three ever found in the UK
Archaeologists uncover ancient projectile inscribed with 2,000-year-old sarcastic quip used to taunt enemy
Others bore symbols believed to grant them additional power, including tridents and lightning bolts
Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old artefacts at site near Stonehenge
Roof tiles were discovered dating back to the medieval age