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.
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'Most Important Prehistoric Discovery in a Century' Revealed by British Museum
The British Museum unveiled the most important piece of prehistoric art found in Britain in the last 100 years-a 5000 year-old chalk drum.
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.
Rare 'Dinosaur Bird' Patiently Awaits a Lifelong Mate to Populate the Magnificent Species
A rare 'dinosaur' bird is awaiting a new mate after being moved to Exmoor Zoo in an effort to help save the shoebill species.
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.
Dedicated Volunteer Works in Charity Shop Despite 4-Hour Commute - And He's 100 Years Old
David Flucker, a dedicated charity shop volunteer spends 12 hours a week commuting to and from work- despite being 100 years old.
Renaissance Masterpiece Found Hanging in 90-Year-Old Woman's Bedroom
A London auctioneer discovered a Renaissance painting in an old woman's bedroom that just sold at auction for around $320,000.
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.
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.
Middle-Aged Dads Form Dance Team Called 'Outta Puff Daddys' Proving Age is Just a Number (Watch)
The 'Outta' Puff Daddys first came together in 2012 in Brighton for a surprise performance at their children's annual dance show.
Endangered Sturgeon-A Fish Once So Popular a King Declared Them 'Royal'-Making a Comeback in UK
A giant armor-plated fish once so popular King Edward II declared it 'royal' is being reintroduced to British waters.
Man Builds Motorized Trash Bin Complete with Steering Wheel and Horn that Goes 8 mph (VIDEO)
He often drives with the lid open for safety reasons, although a series of mounted cameras allow to him drive with the lid closed as well.
A Pair of the World's Rarest-and Most Adorable-Piglets Are Born in a UK Zoo
The pair of pigs is the second litter born at Newquay Zoo following their older siblings, Kevin Bacon and Amy Swinehouse, last year.
Britain Names the First Two 'Celtic Rainforests' to Be Restored to Primeval Glory
The hope is that they will provide rich habitats for dozens of species, improve groundwater quality and flood prevention.
105-Year-old WWII Veteran With No Surviving Relatives Receives 3,000 Birthday Cards
Ernest Horsfall, who has seen five British monarchs in his lifetime, said he was 'surprised and amazed;' at how many people wrote to him.
Couple Builds Airbnb in Just 10 Days - The Stunning Airship is Now a Top-Requested Property
The couple behind one of the UK's most-booked Airbnb properties-the Airship-says the innovative construction only took ten days to construct.
'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.
Church's Lost Crucifix Rescued From WWI Battlefield Finally Returned After 107 Years
A group of ten churchgoers will set out on a pilgrimage to reunite the crucifix with the church on a 297-mile trip to the village in France
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