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Gold Viking Sword Pommel Found by Beginner Metal Detectorist in Northamptonshire
A beginner metal detectorist found a gold and silver Viking sword pommel in a Northamptonshire field after only six weeks in the hobby.
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ScienceArchaeology breakthrough as scientists uncover long lost ancient society in Africa
The Maghreb played a pivotal role in shaping developments across the western Mediterranean
ScienceArchaeology breakthrough as 'alien' figurine from 7,000-year-old Stone Age settlement discovered
Researchers have compared the artefact to the Sorting Hat from Harry Potter
Science'Giant's tomb' dating back nearly 4,000 years discovered as archaeologists make stunning discovery
The findings document human activity stretching back to the very earliest phases of Nuragic civilisation
ScienceRenaissance artist uncovered hidden science breakthrough 400 YEARS before today's researchers
One of Jan Brueghel the Elder's 17th-century works shows an animal behaviour which was only confirmed to exist last year
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Warship sunk by Admiral Nelson's fleet over 200 years ago found alongside long lost relics in stunning shipwreck discovery
Archaeologists recovered a number of impressive relics from the site bursting with history
World's largest iceberg turns BLUE as Nasa scientists issue stark warning
A-23A as transformed from snowy white to a striking cyan hue
Neil deGrasse Tyson issues warning over 'city killer' asteroid as odds to hit Earth slashed by NASA
The blast would be 500 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War Two
Dogs became man's best friend 5,000 years earlier than thought, new study finds
'Dogs and humans already had an incredibly tight, close relationship'
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Scientists issue warning over melting Antarctica ice...but not for the reason you think
The 2024 winter maximum for Antarctic sea ice was recorded as the second lowest in history
Archaeology breakthrough as scientists discover stone tablet in Georgia with 'ancient lost language' NEVER seen before
The ancient tablet features 60 characters arranged in seven rows, with 39 unique symbols
Archaeology breakthrough as 'exciting level of preservation' found at 3,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement
The discovery was announced by Suffolk County Council on Wednesday
Solar eclipse glasses SOLD OUT hours before biggest celestial spectacle in 27 years
European countries are also experiencing a shortage of the specialist glasses
Fastest observed star set to reveal secrets of black hole at centre of our galaxy
The findings may prove one of Albert Einstein's predictions correct
Scientists reveal why sunny days will NOT put a smile on your face
The study, a first of its kind, have established a connection between prolonged exposure to sunshine and deteriorating mental health