1500-year old ancient Roman houses in what is now the Leicester city-center exhibited its fair share of opulence, as could be evidenced by a recent archaeological project. To that end, archaeologists from the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS), currently continuing their work on the corner of Highcross Street and Vaughan Way (close to John…
According to a recent study by British scientists, goats are just as smart as your dogs. That's not all, however. These creatures are also capable of forming emotional bonds with humans, much like other domesticated animals. During the research, goats were found to gaze directly at their owners; something that is observed in most pets,…
A team of archaeologists has uncovered several hundred writing tablets in London, dating back to the time when the city was part of the Roman Empire. Among the finds are notes, bills and contracts nearly 2,000 years old, including what experts believe is the oldest handwritten document in all of Britain. The discovery, according to…
Today, a substantial chunk of a nation’s technological and financial resources is spent on developing lethal war machines that could single-handedly wipe out the enemy, in no time. When it comes to warships, none is as badass as the Dreadnought 2050. Conceived by the best engineers in some of Britain’s leading naval electronics companies, such…
When it comes to the conspicuousness of the Marden Henge, the site doesn't really hold a candle to the imposing nature of its 'brethren' - the Stonehenge. In essence, one would not be too impressed even while standing in the middle of the location. But beyond time-fueled dilapidation, the Marden Henge boasted of giant circular…
A team of archaeologists has recently unearthed a 4,000-year-old skeleton, at a site only 15 miles (around 24 km) away from Stonehenge. The body, belonging to a Bronze Age adolescent, was found during the excavation of Wilsford henge, the site of ancient concentric earthworks in Wiltshire’s Vale of Pewsey. Experts believe, the discovery will likely…
A tombstone with fine decorations and details in Latin had enticed many an archaeologist - since its location was found to be in a parking lot in Cirencester, in Western England. In other words, the discovery entailed a pretty rare find, with experts believing it to be the only tombstone from Roman Britain that recorded…
It is not everyday you discover an array of Roman artifacts and grave goods by just the aid of your metal detector. But that is exactly what happened with one Phil Kirk, who came across an entire Roman grave in last year's October, and that too inside a small village named Kelshall that is situated between…
A few days ago, we talked about how Eiffel Tower is being fitted with wind turbines that are capable of providing clean energy for its entire first floor. Well, as it turns out, the realm on the other side of the English Channel had plans of its own to construct a British version of the…