'Enchanting' period drama based on true story on BBC iPlayer now
The film 'The Dig', centered around the excavation of the Sutton Hoo ship burial, is now available on BBC iPlayer and has been well-received by audiences.
Final decision: Jüri Vilms' remains will not be excavated
A recent decision concluded that Jüri Vilms' remains will remain undisturbed, resolving a contentious debate surrounding their potential excavation.
Child's body still not found after six years, digging started in Dausa
Authorities in Rajasthan's Dausa district have resumed excavation efforts to uncover the remains of a child murdered six years ago, reigniting community hopes for justice.
The excavation of Queen Kaarina Maununtyttären's grave does not please everyone – archaeologist denies being a grave robber
An archaeologist has faced criticism over the excavation of Queen Kaarina Maununtyttären's grave, defending the research as respectful and essential for understanding cultural heritage.
Dog owner calls for EXCAVATION at squalid rescue centre where dozens of pets cruelly died
A dog owner is urging police to excavate a rescue centre where 41 dogs and one cat reportedly starved to death, fearing his own pet is among the deceased.
IFCE investigates possible discovery of oil during water well excavation in Ceará's sertão
Researchers from the Federal Institute of Ceará are investigating a potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte after a substance resembling oil was found during a water well excavation.
Janakpuri Accident: Court Rejects Both Contractors’ Pleas, Denies Bail
A court in Delhi has denied bail to two contractors involved in the death of a biker who fell into an excavation pit in Janakpuri.
Self-proclaimed Georgian prophet digs in Sigulda's Devil's Cave, convinced it is God's temple
A self-proclaimed prophet from Georgia has begun unauthorized excavation work in the renowned Sigulda Devil's Cave, believing it to be a sacred site.
Man is buried during excavation in rural area of Araçoiaba da Serra
A man was buried under a landslide while digging a septic tank in the rural area of Araçoiaba da Serra, São Paulo.
Rare Earth Exploration Ship 'Chikyu' Returns Home After Trial Excavation Off Minami-Torishima
The Japanese rare earth exploration ship 'Chikyu' has successfully completed its trial excavation in the waters off Minami-Torishima and returned to Shimizu Port after about a month.
A Shiny Stone Emerges from Boring, People Jump into Mud to Loot
A shiny, silver-like object discovered during a borewell excavation in Alwar, Rajasthan, sparked chaos as locals rushed to loot it.
Shiny stone emerges from boring; people jumped into the mud thinking it was silver for looting
In Alwar city, Rajasthan, chaos erupted when a shiny object resembling silver was discovered during a water department boring excavation, leading local residents to flood the site in hopes of collecting it.
Politics intensifies over the construction of the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad
The construction of the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, West Bengal, is becoming a contentious political issue, with TMC's Humayun Kabir actively involved and thousands preparing for Quran reading as excavation work is set to begin, while UP CM Yogi Adityanath has expressed strong opposition to the mosque's reconstruction.
What did Humayun Kabir say about the construction of the Babri Masjid?
Political tensions are rising from Uttar Pradesh to Bengal regarding the construction of the Babri Masjid, with excavation work having begun in Murshidabad and Humayun Kabir claiming formal construction will start at noon.
Citizen scientists work on 100-million-year-old fossil in outback Queensland
Citizen scientists are participating in the excavation of a 100-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil in Winton, Queensland, with hopes of displaying it at a local museum.
Frosts Bring Unexpected Challenges Even to the Funeral Business: Additional Fees Introduced
The ongoing cold weather has posed significant challenges to the funeral business, necessitating the introduction of additional fees for excavation work.
Japanese Research Team Takes on the 'Oldest Civilization' of Anatolia with Large-Scale Excavation
A Japanese research team is set to undertake a large-scale excavation of megalithic ruins dating back around 12,000 years in the Anatolia region of Turkey, marking a significant milestone in their archaeological project.
Janakpuri Accident: CM Rekha Gupta Requested a List of Excavation Sites
After a biker died falling into an excavation pit in Janakpuri, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta issued an eight-point safety framework and requested a list of all ongoing excavation sites within three days.
These are the archaeological remains found in the renovation of Las Ramblas - and they will cost nearly 2M euros
Renovation works on Las Ramblas in Barcelona have uncovered significant archaeological remains, prompting a budget increase of 1.6 million euros for the excavation process.
A man from Mostar bought land. When he started digging, he discovered it was a cemetery
A man in Mostar purchased a plot of land and discovered it was an old cemetery only after starting excavation work.
'Show NOC...', SP MLA reprimands engineer for road digging
In Kanpur, local residents protested against road excavation for pipeline installation by an engineering department, prompting SP MLA Hasan Rumi to intervene and halt the work after previous construction completion complaints.
'Crazy Man, You Are Stupid', Sapa MLA Hasan Roomi Reacts to Road Excavation
Sapa MLA Hasan Roomi halted road excavation at BKD Chauraha in Kanpur as he reacted to the disruption of a newly constructed road intended for pipeline installation by WABAG, which faced local opposition.
"Violanta": The "zero point" of the explosion with 5 dead workers
The exact point of the propane leak that caused the explosion resulting in the deaths of five workers at the 'Violanta' factory in Trikala has been identified by a fire investigation team and regional excavation crews.
Cambridge University Archaeologists Discovered a Viking Era Mass Grave
A team of students and archaeologists from Cambridge University discovered a 9th-century mass grave during a training excavation in Wandlebury, a zone that served as a frontier between Saxon and Viking kingdoms.
Seconds of terror: the moment a sinkhole "swallowed" a gas station in Cairo
A sudden collapse at a gas station in Cairo shocked onlookers as a sinkhole formed due to nearby excavation work.
Excavation of high-voltage line in Urriðaholt
An excavation of a high-voltage line in Urriðaholt caused a power outage and a traffic accident this morning.
Police dug 15 thousand square feet of land in 5 days, yet the body was not found
Despite extensive excavation efforts over five days in Surat, Gujarat, police have not been able to recover the body related to a three-year-old murder case.
Russia demands Poland release renowned archeologist
Moscow has called on Poland to free Russian archaeologist Aleksandr Butyagin, who was detained at Ukraine's request over alleged illegal excavation activities.
An archaeological excavation in this Roman theater reveals a 19th-century winery with six ceramic jars.
Recent archaeological excavations at the Roman theater of Cartagena have uncovered a 19th-century winery, revealing a connection to the city's history.
A military button and foreign coins: the mark of the brigadistas in the Francoist concentration camp of Albatera
Recent excavation campaigns confirm the presence of foreign prisoners in the Francoist concentration camp of Albatera, who were captured while attempting to flee through the port of Alicante.
The world's largest judicial complex is already thriving in Valdebebas: 864,000 tons of earth and 36,000 truck trips for Madrid's mega project of the year
Madrid is constructing the world's largest judicial complex in Valdebebas, a project involving significant excavation and anticipated to feature extensive green spaces and innovative architecture.
Lost 18th-century Spanish mission unearthed after decades of searching offers 'rare snapshot'
Archaeologists have discovered the long-lost 18th-century Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo in Texas, providing new insights into the state's early history after decades of searches.
ABW detained a Russian scientist. Will there be an extradition to Ukraine?
A Russian scientist has been detained by the Internal Security Agency and may be extradited to Ukraine over illegal excavation activities in occupied Crimea.
Important excavation in Rafina from the Early Bronze Age
An exceptionally significant burial in a jar, dating from the Early Bronze Age (3200-2000 BC), was discovered during rescue excavations being conducted by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Eastern Attica as part of the archaeological sub-project on the project 'Arrangement-Delimitation of the Rafina Stream'.
2000-Year-Old War Trumpet Discovered in Great Britain
Archaeologists in England have uncovered an almost perfectly preserved 2000-year-old war trumpet, known as a 'carnyx', during routine excavation on private land in Norfolk.
Ukraine's Agreement to Locate the Grave of Murdered Poles. Important Reservation
The Ukrainian government has granted permission for further searches for the remains of Poles murdered by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army in Puźniki, with new excavation work scheduled to begin in spring 2026.