Spectacular archaeological finds from Ancient Egypt 59 sarcophagi in Saqqara In October 2020, archaeologists discovered 59 coffins in the necropolis of Saqqara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo. Covered in intricate designs in vibrant colors, the sarcophagi had not been opened for more than 2,500 years and were extremely well preserved, just like the mummies they contained. … [Read more...] about Egypt reveals ancient archaeological burial finds at necropolis
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Head beyond Havana and discover the stunning town of Trinidad
STAYING THERE: Rooms at Casa Barmarin, Trinidad, start at £71.50 per night, including breakfast. See casabarmarin.com. Double rooms at Iberostar Selection Varadero start at £267 per night, based on two sharing on an all-inclusive basis. See iberostar.com. … [Read more...] about Head beyond Havana and discover the stunning town of Trinidad
Scottish seafood firms are ‘days from collapse’ due to Brexit border chaos – as langoustine fishing boss threatens to dump TONS of rotting stock outside Downing Street if crisis isn’t resolved
Responding, Mr Eustice told MPs: 'Yesterday we had a meeting with the Dutch officials, earlier this week we had a meeting with the French, on Friday we had a meeting with the Irish to try to iron out some of these teething problems… once people get used to using the paperwork goods will flow normally.' … [Read more...] about Scottish seafood firms are ‘days from collapse’ due to Brexit border chaos – as langoustine fishing boss threatens to dump TONS of rotting stock outside Downing Street if crisis isn’t resolved
‘Just terrifying’: Vendée Globe sailor rescued after yacht breaks in half
Positioning himself upwind of Escoffier’s life raft, Le Cam shouted: “We are doing this now!” Then the boat was falling backwards, too fast in reverse, on to the life raft. “He was just there, two metres off the stern, and thank goodness I had prepared the red life ring that is usually in the cockpit. I threw it to him, he caught it and then he managed to pull himself in to catch the transmission bar [rudder link arm]. And that was it.” … [Read more...] about ‘Just terrifying’: Vendée Globe sailor rescued after yacht breaks in half