Analysis of DNA from one of the best-preserved Neolithic tombs in Britain has revealed that most of the people buried there were from five generations of a single family. This has offered an unprecedented insight into kinship in a Neolithic community. @ancientorigins
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Dr Samuel Johnson (wtiter of the English Dictionary)
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Pietro da Cortona ( 1596-1669 ) Martyrdom of St Stephen 1660, Hermitage Museum
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Chased down by a pack of hounds before being torn apart alive at a Boxing Day fox hunt today.
Letβs face the facts: illegal fox hunting is rife in the British countryside, despite firm public opposition.
@ZacGoldsmith, when will you strengthen the hunting ban? @Lukesteele4
Letβs face the facts: illegal fox hunting is rife in the British countryside, despite firm public opposition.
@ZacGoldsmith, when will you strengthen the hunting ban? @Lukesteele4
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This is/was the tallest tree in Wales π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ which was supposed to be cut down for safety reasons after suffering weather damage.
"Chainsaw artist" Simon O'Rourke instead decided to create this piece in an effort to save the tree by turning it into an arm that seems to be reaching for the sky.
"Chainsaw artist" Simon O'Rourke instead decided to create this piece in an effort to save the tree by turning it into an arm that seems to be reaching for the sky.
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Tragic display of a Tarpon/Avenger from HMS Ravager crashing into the water, this photo was captured as the propellers first strikes the water. 1943
What a waste
What a waste