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Palaeontologists in South Africa said Monday they have found the oldest known burial site in the world

MAROPENG, South Africa: Palaeontologists in South Africa said Monday they have found the oldest known burial site in the world, containing remains of a small-brained distant relative of humans previously thought incapable of complex behaviour.

Josie looked close to throwing up while hanging in the air

This Morning star Josie Gibson accidentally swore live on air while visiting the UK's oldest theme park, Blackgang Chine in the Isle of Wight where she braved a terrifying ride

With a new ferry service from nearby St Kitts, under-the-radar Sint Eustatius has never been more accessible – James Litston sets sail to find out why it should feature in your holiday plans

The actor’s famous hat, jacket and boots will all form part of an auction which is due to take place later this month in Los Angeles.

Creatures dubbed the ambulator roamed across the continent’s arid interior 3.5 million years ago, scientists say

Fossils discovered in Victoria 30 years ago are of pterosaurs, the earliest known vertebrates to evolve true flight

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