Contrary to popular belief, illuminated manuscripts were not exclusively made in Europe—one of the most impressive is from ...

Culloden was also the last pitched, large-scale battle fought on British soil, cementing its significance in modern British history.

Archaeologists discovered the remains of a 5,500-year-old wildcat, placing the species on Irish soil almost 4,000 years ...

The team of archaeologists found important artifacts during the search.

For five short December days each year, sunlight pierces the heart of Newgrange, a 5,200-year-old tomb whose perfect ...

Nearly 250 schoolchildren — some from a girls’ Lego construction team — and 35 adult volunteers helped search for the ...

Evidence from Newgrange suggests ancient Ireland was more egalitarian than once believed, with no clear signs of a ruling ...

A 5,500-year-old wildcat discovered in County Clare reveals surprising insights into Ireland’s prehistoric wildlife and ...

The earliest directly dated wildcat (Felis silvestris) ever found in Ireland has been identified, confirming the species lived on the island more than 5,500 years ago. The discovery, by Dr Marion Dowd ...

The first directly dated wildcat bones found in Ireland have been identified, confirming that the species inhabited the island more than 5,500 years ago. Archaeologist Dr Marion Dowd of Atlantic ...