The breakthrough was reported by the journal Scientific Reports, and Teresa Fernández-Crespo, an archaeologist at the University of Valladolid in Spain. The paper detailed how archaeologists “teased apart” the bones in order to learn how they met their grizzly end. Among the
The remains of a young child dating back hundreds of years were found padlocked to a 17th-century grave, an act thought to be linked to ancient fears of supernatural beings. Archaeologists discovered the body of a child, believed to be aged six
Police could probe the deaths of dozens of babies feared buried in a mass grave amid a catalogue of abuse and mistreatment at a Church of England maternity home. The Diocese of Carlisle, which ran the institution, has issued an apology to
The revelations came to light during a discussion about beliefs on the latest episode of Fergie and her co-host Sarah Thomson’s podcast, Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah, released on Thursday. Fergie said: “A lot of people say ‘well, if your
A British pensioner has visited the grave of his terminally ill wife in Cyprus for the first time since being released from prison after he killed her to end her suffering. Retired miner David Hunter was released from custody on Monday after
The bodies of dozens of people allegedly killed by Sudanese paramilitary and allied militia have been uncovered in a mass grave in West Darfur, the United Nations said Thursday. According to “credible information” obtained by the U.N. Human Rights Office, the bodies
It was the first U.S. Women’s Open round of Natthakritta Vongtaveelap’s career, but it was over after just five holes following her caddie’s grave mistake that led to a disqualification from the tournament at Pebble Beach. The 20-year-old’s caddie was spotted using
John Russell’s grave was given an amazing transformation (Image: NRWGC/ Magnus News) Waterloo veterans who fought in the world-changing battle on this day (Sunday) over 200 years ago have been honoured with incredible grave restorations. Private John Russell of the Scots Guards
Forensics officers at the scene in Sutton-on-Ashfield (Image: SWNS) Police have launched a murder investigation after a human skeleton was discovered in a field in Nottinghamshire. Specialist officers have been drafted in to work alongside a team of scientists with cops admitting
A cemetery thief who “brazenly” stole three bouquets of flowers from a child’s grave broke down in tears as she was jailed. Drug-addicted mum Leanne Slater, 39, stole flowers from Durham Road cemetery in Stockton on Tees, on June 7 last year