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Archaeologists raise Chinese merchant ship

Archaeologists have raised an ancient Chinese merchant ship from the sea bed complete with its precious cargo.

Buildings linked to abolition of slavery relisted

A total of 18 historic buildings have be...

WWII Hess crash relic up for auction

A section of the wing of a plan carrying...

More than £10m for rare Magna Carta copy

A businessman has paid more than $20 million for a rare copy of the Magna Carta at an auction in New York.

Remains of medieval bishops identified

The bones of six Scottish bishops from the Middle Ages have been idenfied using the latest techniques.

British pirate ship discovered in Caribbean

A pirate ship once sailed by legendary pirate Captain Kidd has been discovered in the Caribbean.

Roman hoard placed on display

A hoard of Roman artefacts and vessels is now on show to the public having been unearthed in the City of London.

No sale for Marie Antoinette jewels

A set of pearls given to a friend by Marie Antoinette shortly before her death failed to sell at auction.

Roman emperor's home finally restored

The ancient home of Rome's Emperor Augustus is opening to the public after 30 years of restoration.

Fossilised dinosaur 'mummy' discovered

The fossilised mummy of a dinosaur, complete with skin and soft tissue, has been uncovered in North Dakota.

 

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