Giant stone artefacts, including a Late Acheulean ‘Giant’ handaxe, found on rare Ice Age site at Manor Farm now Maritime Academy, Frindsbury, Kent
The study shows for the first time that Vikings brought animals, specifically horses and dogs, to Britain in the 9th century
Findings show that the Vikings’ self-image was influenced by Ancient Rome; the research was carried out by Julie Lund
A cremation pyre pit in Beisamoun, Israel, represents the oldest proof of direct cremation in the Middle East; dates as far back as 7,000 B.C.