Midland Dad Becomes Instant Millionaire After Unearthing Henry VIII Pendant Tuesday, February 10, 2026 metal-detecting tudor henryviii pendant britishmuseum heritage archaeology warwickshire treasure history A Birmingham cafe owner’s hobby has transformed his life after he discovered a priceless piece of history while metal detecting. Charlie Clarke unearthed a rare 500-year-old gold pendant linked to Henry VIII’s marriage to … Read More
Hundreds of ‘Victorian’ Shoes Wash Up on Welsh Beach Near the Midlands Sunday, January 11, 2026 victorian ogmore beach shoes wales history frolic archaeology restoration leather In a fascinating discovery along the Welsh coast, more than 200 shoes and soles, resembling Victorian-era footwear, were found washed up on Ogmore Beach by dedicated litter pickers on December 18. The intriguing find has … Read More
BBC Countryfile Guest Pauses Show to Comment on Sudden Snowfall Sunday, December 14, 2025 countryfile bbc stonehenge archaeology weather snow solstice wiltshire history jenniferwexler On the latest episode of BBC One’s Countryfile, archaeology expert Dr. Jennifer Wexler couldn’t help but interrupt her own presentation as snow began falling unexpectedly during the segment on Stonehenge. The episode, which … Read More