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Ancient Viking settlement found in Iceland dates back to 800 AD and challenges records of the first colonists who arrived nearly 75 years later Two Viking longhouses were unearthed in an eastern region of Iceland The oldest was built in 800 and was used as a seasonal hunting camp The younger one was created some … Read more
Multiple infected individuals with different strains of coronavirus acted as ‘seeds’ for the outbreak of the disease in California, one of the hardest hit state in the US, as early as January, a new study suggests. The origin and early spread of coronavirus in the US remains a subject of debate and controversy. If health … Read more
Coronavirus cases that set off Washington’s epidemic did not arrive until three weeks after the first case was confirmed on January 21, study finds A Washington man was identified as the first US coronavirus case on January 21 The US restricted any non-US citizen from traveling into the US from China on February 2 But … Read more
Chickens and brown hares were introduced to Britain in the 5th century AD and were worshipped as gods rather than eaten, archaeologists claim. Instead of being seen as food, the creatures were associated with deities, and buried with care and intact, found experts from the University of Exeter. Archaeological evidence shows no signs of butchery … Read more
With a private island in the Bahamas, a fleet of flash cars and offices in London, New York and Hong Kong, entrepreneur Luke Wilson would appear to be the epitome of self-made success. Except all may not have been as it seemed at the 37-year-old’s luxury watch company. The Mail can reveal Mr Wilson is … Read more
Hello darkness: WhatsApp’s highly-anticipated Dark Mode is finally released on iOS and Android promising to reduce eye strain and ‘prevent awkward moments where your phone lights up the room’ Dark Mode rolls out to Android and iPhones devices worldwide from Tuesday The feature is meant to reduce eye strain in low light and minimise eye fatigue … Read more
Hundreds of young Russian cadets put on a display of glitz and glamour as they arrived for the annual cadet ball at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. Staged by the Russian Federal Protection Service, St Andrew Hall was transformed into a sea of gold at the military soiree on Wednesday evening. Dressed to impress in … Read more
Shall we dance? Russian military school students take to the floor in glamorous pastel gowns and uniforms for the annual cadet ball at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow Hundreds of well-dressed young Russian cadets arrived at annual ball at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow Drummers of the secondary school No 1770 orchestra put on … Read more
Easter Island’s native civilisation was only destroyed AFTER European colonisers reached the isolated nation in 1770 and brought with them disease, slavery and murder A long-held theory claims the native society collapsed around 1600AD But researchers now know this is not true and it flourished into the 18th century When European settlers arrived on the … Read more
Self-driving shuttles have arrived in New York City: Optimus Ride begins trials for Brooklyn Navy Yard and NYC Ferry loop Self-driving cars hit the streets in New York for the first time Cars will transport employees at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to select locations The rides will be free of charge and chaperoned by two … Read more