Tag: World news
Mystery of Henri IV’s missing head divides France
Book claiming mummified skull found in the attic of a retired tax collector is that of 'good king' Henri IV provokes fierce debate
Turkey wages ‘cultural war’ in pursuit of its archaeological treasures
Ankara accused of blackmailing museums into returning artefacts while allowing excavation sites to be destroyed
Spitfire search in Burma draws a blank
Archaeologists cancel news conference after failing to find British fighter planes believed to be buried in Burma
Rebirth of the Viking warship that may have helped Canute conquer the seas
11th-century troop-carrier Roskilde 6 emerges from the depths of history and heads for British Museum
Hadrian’s hall: archaeologists finish excavation of Roman arts centre
Arts centre discovered under one of Rome's busiest roundabouts was built in AD123 and could seat 900 people
Restoration of Roman tunnels gives a slave’s eye view of Caracalla baths
Tourists will see 'maniacal Roman perfection and incredible hydraulic technology' in labyrinth under Rome's Caracalla baths