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8th century BC Iron Age ‘Princess’ tomb discovered in France

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Iron Age ‘princess’ discovered in France: Archaeologists unearth 2,200-year-old tomb of a woman dripping with blue glass beads and wearing a copper belt buckle Body was unearthed outside Saint-Vulbas, about 20 miles from the Lyon, France Woman, believed to be a princess, was buried wearing bracelets and belt buckle  Separate burial was also made at … Read more

Iron Age tomb of 8th century BC ‘Princess’ discovered by French archaeologists

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Iron age ‘Princess’ discovered in France: Archaeologists unearth 2,200-year-old tomb of a woman dripping with blue glass beads and wearing a copper belt buckle Body was unearthed outside Saint-Vulbas, about 20 miles from the Lyon, France Woman, believed to be a Princess, was buried with bracelets and belt buckle  Separate burial was also made at … Read more

17th Century mansion to go under the hammer with a £200k guide price

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The ultimate do-er upper! Incredible 33-bedroom 17th Century mansion in Monmouthshire that once hosted Henry VII can be yours for just £200,000 (though it needs a bit of TLC) Troy House in Monmouthshire was built in the 1680s by the 1st Duke of Beaufort as a wedding gift for his son An earlier house on … Read more

Mick Jagger, 76, is quarantining at his 16th century French castle La Fourchette

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Sir Mick Jagger is currently happily holed up at his 16th century French castle, La Fourchette, which is situated on the banks of the Loire as he quarantines during the coronavirus pandemic.  The 76-year-old bought the chateau and the surrounding 20 hectares of land in 1982 with his then-wife Jerry Hall, for a princely sum … Read more

Incredible 19th Century maps reveal startling transformation of America’s biggest cities

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Historical maps reveal how North America’s sprawling cities have grown over the last one hundred and fifty years, expanding outward and upward through gold rushes and economic depressions – with some cities even building over rivers with man-made islands. These incredible late 19th century maps offer a glimpse into the urban landscape of America post-Civil … Read more

Magnitude 9 earthquake off coast of Japan is due this century, experts warn

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A devastating earthquake that could cause a tsunami up to 100ft high to sweep across the east coast of Japan is ‘imminent’, government experts have warned.  Researchers analysed soil samples from Japan’s northeast coast dating back 6,000 years in order to make their predictions. They found that a major tsunami had struck the region every 300 … Read more

Sweden records deadliest week this century with 2,505 fatalities as it resists coronavirus lockdown

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Sweden recorded its deadliest week this century after 2,505 people died in a seven-day period earlier this month. The country has been the focus of global attention after it adopted a softer approach to combating coronavirus which did not involve imposing a full-scale lockdown.  But during the week before Easter – April 6 to 12 – the … Read more

Stunning 14th Century coach house in Devon village goes on the market for £975,000

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Stunning 14th Century coach house with character features celebrated by architect Nikolaus Pevsner in Devon village goes on the market for £975,000 A five bedroom, Grade I listed country home has gone on sale for £975,000 The building formed part of an old 14th century manor house in Lustleigh, Devon The current owners have renovated … Read more

First wolf in a century is spotted in Normandy as the animals spread back through northern France

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First wolf in a century is spotted in Normandy as the animals spread back through northern France after once being hunted to extinction The lone wolf was spotted on surveillance camera in Seine-Maritime, Normandy   Experts at the French Biodiversity Office said it was ‘probably a grey wolf’ The young wolf, one of 530 in France, was … Read more

Earl of Cardigan reconciles with his son, 38, who sold 16th century family mansion for £11.5m

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The Earl of Cardigan has made up with his son after the heir sold the family’s 16th century mansion. David Brudenell-Bruce, 67, said he forgave Viscount Savernake after Tottenham House near Marlborough, Wiltshire, and family paintings were sold in 2008. Lord Cardigan had been removed from running the stunning Savernake Forest Estate after he moved … Read more