Archeological Dig Starts at 5,000-Year-Old Tomb Linked to King Arthur
The Stone Age wedge tomb in Herefordshire is of course far older than the King Arthur legend, but archeologists are still excited.
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British Museum Unveils Ancient Artifacts Illuminating the World of Stonehenge in New Exhibit
Everyone is familiar with the giant stone circle, but the world into which it was built is less well-known, the exhibit tells the full story.
Woman Collecting Shellfish Discovers Dinosaur Footprint of 'Jurassic Giant'
Archaeologist Marie Woods was out looking for shellfish. Instead she found the largest dinosaur fossil footprint seen on the Yorkshire coast.
Little Boy Finds Massive Ancient Shark Tooth Millions of Years Old
Only 2 or 3 megalodon teeth are found per in Britain, with most being very eroded, making Sammy Shelton's find a once-in-a-lifetime one.
He Planted a Giant Sequoia in the UK to Offset His Carbon Footprint for Life - And 700 More to Make a Forest
Henry Emson realized that planting a sequoia tree would make triply-sure his family's impact on the climate was taken care of.
Stranger Finds Phone in a River and Tracks Down Owner to Return Sentimental Photos
A phone lost adrift on the River Wye in Gloucestershire was found 10 months by a stranger who restored it, and tracked down the owner.
Lucky Rescue for 5 Sheep Stuck on English Rooftop
Five sheep were stranded on a rooftop in Newmillerdam, West Yorkshire, but were saved by Fire and Rescue. All's wool that ends wool.
Smells Like History: Academics Recreate the Lost Smells of Europe for Museums
The smells of a time and place can trigger strong nostalgic feelings, and UCL believe that can be translated into museums of Europe's history.
Wimbledon Sports a Huge Smiling face - And it's Made of Tennis Balls
Near No.1 Court at this year's Championships at Wimbledon, a huge smiling face is depicted with tennis balls for a special reason.
"Britain's Kindest Plumber" Hailed as Modern-Day-Hero for Charity Work that Has Helped Over 52,000 Families
He's been hailed as "Britain's kindest plumber," and much like plumbers you've met, his charity DEPHERS can do anything.
Daredevil Dad Launches Tiny Boat He Hopes to Sail 1,900 Miles Across the Atlantic - LOOK
48-year-old Andrew Bedwell made the maiden voyage in his tiny self-built fibreglass vessel, ‘BIG C', at the port of Whitehaven, in Cumbria, last week.
Tipsy Traveler Calls Out Crossword Clues on Stalled Train Turning a Gloomy Car into Smiling Community-WATCH
A tipsy crossword enthusiast transformed the 'gloomy mood' of delayed train passengers by coaxing them into answering puzzle clues. (Video)
Guy on Pub Crawl Dressed as Gandalf Bumps into 'Real' Ian McKellen For Best Birthday Surprise Ever
A man celebrating his birthday dressed as Gandalf from Lord of the Rings was on a pub crawl when he suddenly bumped into Sir Ian McKellen.
Friday Funny: Pooch Determined to Be in Family Portrait Leaps into Shot for Best Photobomb Ever
The leaping dog apparently loves to be involved, and probably wondered why everyone else was hugging and she wasn't invited.
'Much Less Stressful': London City Airport Ends Rule on Carrying Liquids in Hand Luggage
In the east London City Airport, staff at the security lines cheerily tell everyone to keep everything in their bags.
Couple Makes Award-Winning Gin and Vodka After Starting Distillery in a Shed During Lockdown
A couple is making award-winning gin and vodka after starting a distillery in their garden shed during the pandemic lockdown.
London Lonely Girls Club Gains Thousands of New Members for Picnics, Drinks, and Game Nights
The club was founded by Holly Cooke, who arrived from Stoke-on-Trent, a big city in itself, but provincial compared to London.
Laid Off in Lockdown, Construction Worker Starts Crafting Radiator Covers-And Earns First Million
Unique Designs by Liam was given birth after a construction firm had to shut down from Britain's imposed lockdowns.
Renovation Unearths Paintings Behind Kitchen Walls Nearly 400-Years-old
In York, a seemingly normal apartment was hiding a historic secret for centuries until a kitchen remodeling exposed it to the light of day.
93-Year-old Grandma Creates 6-foot Buckingham Palace Entirely Out of Wool-Look at the Incredible Details
A 93-year-old dubbed the 'Queen of Knitting' has created a massive six-foot long replica of Buckingham Palace made entirely out of wool.
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