Ancient Roman basilica unearthed on central London construction site

Archaeologists unearth remains of Roman basilica on the site of new London skyscraper

Work to give London yet another skyscraper has uncovered traces of the city’s origins almost 2,000 years ago

ABC News - 4d

Archaeologists discover London's first Roman basilica under office building

An office building from the 1930s in the heart of London was about to be demolished and redeveloped by its owners — until archaeologists unearthed remnants of the city’s first Roman basilica in the ...

NBC News - 4d

Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building

The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.

The New York Times - 4d

"Monumental necropolis" of 200 ancient tombs unearthed in Italy

Italian archaeologists have uncovered a complex, ancient necropolis that may shed new light on the elite members of an ancient Alpine society.

CBS News - 1d

Fire at Busan Resort Construction Site Kills 6

The fire at an unfinished hotel in the southeastern port city of Busan spread quickly, leaving 25 others injured.

The New York Times - 4d

Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement

The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.

BBC News - 6d

Construction site catches fire in South Korea, leaving at least 6 dead

A fire broke out at a resort construction site in the South Korean city of Busan on Friday, killing at least six people, fire officials said

ABC News - 4d

Six dead at resort construction site fire in South Korea's Busan

Six people have died in a fire at a hotel resort construction site in South Korea’s port city of Busan, according to the city’s fire agency.

NBC News - 4d

Fire rips through luxury central London hotel

Chiltern Firehouse's owner said staff and diners evacuated safely and there are no reported injuries.

BBC News - 4d

Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra

Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism

ABC News - 1d

Ancient DNA Points to Origins of Indo-European Language

A new study claims to have identified the first speakers of Indo-European language, which gave rise to English, Sanskrit and hundreds of others.

The New York Times - Feb. 5

Avowed - All 5 Ancient Memory Locations

In Avowed , you play as a Godlike, granting you special abilities that other people don't possess. This has a few gameplay implications, one of which are the Ancient Memories that can be found in ...

GameSpot - 5d

Dozens of World War II bombs unearthed at children's playground in northern England

Dozens of World War II bombs have been found during construction work at a childrens playground in northern England.

NBC News - Feb. 11

Opposing demonstrations at site of Munich car-ramming attack

Yahoo News - 2d

China’s construction of coal-fired power plants reaches highest in a decade

Report of 94.5GW of capacity being added last year undermines vow to start reducing carbon emissions by 2030

Financial Times - 4d

Theodore Roosevelt presidential library under construction in North Dakota

The Theodore Roosevelt presidential library is under construction in North Dakota's Badlands. The library will explore Roosevelt's complicated legacy. Barry Petersen has more.

CBS News - 1d

Plesiosaur Fossils Preserve Both Skin and Scales on Ancient Sea Monster

The mix of features offers new clues to how plesiosaurs navigated prehistoric oceans.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Toast, Trees and a Wassailing Queen: An Ancient English Ritual Is Back

The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

The New York Times - 5d

Smell like an Egyptian: researchers sniff ancient mummies to study preservation

Scientists hope that smell could be a non-invasive way to judge how well-preserved a mummy is. Spicy, woody and sweet: it sounds like a description of a fancy air freshener. But researchers say the ...

The Guardian - 5d

The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice

Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse

ABC News - 4d

Researchers discover ancient Egyptian mummies smell sweet and floral

Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science described them as "woody," "spicy," and "sweet," with floral notes.

CBS News - 4d

‘There has been an awakening’: ancient sects on the rise in Modi’s India

Some 400 million devotees will attend this year’s Kumbh Mela festival. Pilgrims and politicians explain why it’s bigger than ever. They sat quietly together on the banks of the Ganges river, heads ...

The Guardian - 2d

Central Cee makes history at Mobo Awards

The rapper has matched Stormzy's record of seven awards, after winning best male act for the second year running.

BBC News - 1h

Physician Group Sues Trump Health Agencies Over Scrubbed Sites, Data

This is a MedPage Today story. Physicians have launched a legal challenge against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and federal health agencies for removing webpages from health-related ...

ABC News - Feb. 5

At a Draft Site in Ukraine, an Anguished Wait for a Chance to Say Goodbye

The Ukrainian authorities are rounding up recruits. Relatives huddle at a center on the edge of Kyiv for a chance to see loved ones before they’re shipped to war.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Religious groups sue administration to protect worship sites from immigration arrests

More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans have filed a federal court lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway ...

ABC News - Feb. 11

More than 100 sites across England bid to become ‘new towns’

Sir Keir Starmer claims some will be under construction by end of the current parliament

Financial Times - 6d

Musk’s ‘efficiency’ agency site adds data from controversial rightwing thinktank

Website of ‘Doge’ includes information published by thinktank CEI, which claims to fight ‘climate alarmism’. Flanked by Donald Trump in the Oval Office this week, Elon Musk claimed his ...

The Guardian - 6d

MLB prospect rankings: Top 50 players entering 2025 with Roman Anthony at No. 1, plus likely debut timelines

See where Dylan Crews, Andrew Painter, Jasson Domínguez and more top prospects landed on CBS Sports' list

CBS Sports - 10h

Europe’s biggest vet group considers London listing

EQT-backed IVC Evidensia could float as soon as next year, delivering one of the Square Mile’s biggest listings for years

Financial Times - Feb. 8

Hundreds protest against Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London

Demonstrators at the proposed site included Hongkongers who fear it could be used to illegally detain dissenters. Large crowds gathered outside the proposed site of a new Chinese “mega-embassy” in ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

London to recreate South by Southwest festival in Shoreditch

US conference known for launching Billie Eilish and The White Stripes will take place in June

Financial Times - Feb. 9

BCG expands London office in bet on in-person working

US consulting firm is latest company to boost office space in sign of hope for UK capital’s commercial property market

Financial Times - Feb. 10

Family 'heartbroken' as missing sailor named as London father

Charles Todd issued a mayday call from his yacht as Storm Herminia hit the Bay of Biscay.

BBC News - Feb. 11

London chef puts a twist on Mexican classics

Chef Santiago Lastra is known for the way he blends Mexican cooking and techniques with British ingredients: His Michelin-starred restaurant Kol, which creates Mexican food without traditional ...

CBS News - 3d

Arsenal thrash Tottenham in north London derby

Chloe Kelly makes her debut in a second spell with the Gunners as Arsenal thrash Spurs 5-0 in the north London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

BBC News - 2d

Obsessed with: offal — five London restaurants that get to the heart of it

No guts for the once lowly organ meats now regarded by many chefs as a cut above? These places might make a fan of you

Financial Times - 1d

Paul Weiss’s legal raid on London is a boost for the City

The UK expansion of the quintessential New York firm is a long-term bet on the importance of English commercial law

Financial Times - 19h

‘It feels enveloping and calming’: the London house wrapped in cork

Designer Nina Woodcroft has created an energy-efficient family home that is also a useful conversation starter. For most homeowners a request from a passerby to touch the exterior of their house ...

The Guardian - 7h

Ancient Roman basilica unearthed on central London construction site

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