Archaeologists uncover a 'wonderful' 1-inch penis pendant at a Roman fort in Northumberland - and say it was probably a good luck charm for a soldier

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 15:45 UTC

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Measuring less than an inch, the jet black charm was likely handcrafted in the fourth century AD, about 300 years after the Romans invaded Britain.

'Distraught' father, 24, took his own life after being left so heartbroken by the sudden death of his 13-day-old son who died in his sleep, inquest hears

found 2025 › Apr › 25 (Fri) @ 21:15 UTC

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Stuart Nineham, 24, was found dead in Southampton, Hampshire, in April 2024, three months after the death of his 'beautiful' newborn Roman on January 6.

Santa Maria Maggiore: why Pope Francis decided ‘this is my place’ to be buried

found 2025 › Apr › 25 (Fri) @ 10:35 UTC

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The pontiff shunned fanfare by picking a small niche in the basilica he visited more than 100 times during his papacy

As a priest, and then cardinal, Jorge Mario Bergoglio would always call into Santa…

Horrific death of Roman gladiator at the hands of a LION is revealed by his skeleton as it is found 2,000 years later

found 2025 › Apr › 24 (Thu) @ 07:10 UTC

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Bite marks found on a skeleton in a Roman cemetery in York have provided the first archaeological evidence of an epic battle between a gladiator and a lion.

The North Road by Rob Cowen review – the poetry and pain of Britain’s backbone

found 2025 › Apr › 20 (Sun) @ 06:35 UTC

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A beautifully written study of our longest numbered route, the A1, is full of rich asides and haunting explorations, conjuring the visual pleasure of a road movie

Most people know the North Road of th…

What a boob: Texas school district bans Virginia state flag and seal over naked breast

found 2025 › Apr › 18 (Fri) @ 21:50 UTC

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Students in Lamar can no longer learn about the state of Virginia on their online research database due to the ban

Virginia’s state flag and seal, depicting the Roman goddess Virtus standing over a sl…

British rebellion against Roman legions caused by drought, research finds

found 2025 › Apr › 17 (Thu) @ 16:55 UTC

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The pivotal ‘barbarian conspiracy’ of AD367 saw Picts, Scotti and Saxons inflicting crushing blows on Roman defences

A series of exceptionally dry summers that caused famine and social breakdown were …

British man, 63, dies after falling at Roman aqueduct in Spain

found 2025 › Apr › 13 (Sun) @ 10:35 UTC

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Unnamed tourist fell from viewing platform overlooking the historic structure in Segovia, authorities say

A 63-year-old British man has died after falling from a viewing platform overlooking the hist…

Looking for the authentic Algarve? Go in the low season – and to Tavira

found 2025 › Apr › 12 (Sat) @ 06:25 UTC

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With wild beaches, gorgeous countryside and delicious seafood, Tavira and its surrounding villages have plenty to offer, even outside summer

Dusk in Tavira is a masterclass in seduction. On my first e…

The world’s largest comic convention is held in which city? The Saturday quiz

found 2025 › Apr › 12 (Sat) @ 06:25 UTC

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From button, Grecian and hawk to Yellowknife and Whitehorse, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

1 Emilio Palma was, in 1978, the first person to be born where?
2 Which series of tasks were impo…