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DNA study reveals secrets of migrations across Europe 2000 years ago

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For the latest study, however, researchers employed a new method of analysis to over 1,500 …

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55 years ago

New Year’s food traditions around the world

CNN

CNN — New Year’s Day is meant for fresh starts. Bas Czerwinski/AFP/Getty Images In the Netherlands, fried oil balls, or oliebollen, are sold by street carts and are traditionally consumed on New Year’s Eve and at special celebratory fairs. Nishihama/Shutterstock In Japanese households, families eat buckwheat soba noodles, or toshikoshi soba, at midnight on New Year’s Eve to bid farewell …

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3 weeks ago

Barbarians snorted stimulants during battle in Roman era, study suggests

The Independent

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

As the Mastermind of Far-Right ‘Active Clubs’ Goes to Prison, His Violent Movement Goes Global

Wired

American neo-Nazi Robert Rundo’s six-year “battle with the feds”—a fight that spans two dismissals, three appellate reversals, and an extradition and deportation from at least two countries—concludes today with his sentencing to federal prison for attacking ideological opponents at political rallies across California in 2017. Along with several members of the Rise Above Movement, a fight club-cum-street gang Rundo cofounded …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

How to deter prospective rail passengers: Pretend fares are much higher than they are

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “The three most expensive rail operators in Europe are the ones operating totally or partially in …

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1 month ago

This watch was carved from a meteorite that hit Earth a million years ago

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CNN — In watchmaking, heritage matters. But while rival European horologists vaunt the traditions of their centuries-old workshops, design duo Toledano & Chan’s new creation has a longer history altogether: It was carved from a meteorite that slammed into Earth around 1 million years ago. “You often see meteorite dials; they are not uncommon on watches,” Toledano told CNN via …

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1 month ago

Barbarians snorted stimulants during battle in Roman era, study suggests

The Independent

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2 months ago

COMMENT Clement dropped Tavernier to the bench for this test of character... and Rangers didn't miss their skipper at all

Daily Mail

Like much of the architecture dotted around Athens and the Port of Piraeus, there have been many clubs whose European ambitions have been left in ruins in the Greek capital. Yet, in this bearpit of a stadium, Philippe Clement felt that Rangers’ best chance of success was to start with club captain James Tavernier on the bench. Rangers skipper James …

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2 months, 1 week ago

The Rules For Wearing Tights This Winter, According To Stylists

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Tights are one of the most versatile clothing items around, but styling them can be a challenge. “Pair tights in a bright accent color if a dress is neutral, or a more subdued hue that grounds and balances if the dress is vibrant,” Kosich said. “Use tights to create an outfit’s focal point that adds a pop of color, texture …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Climate catastrophe plunged Scandinavia into years of darkness and killed HALF of Norway and Sweden 1,500 years ago, study finds

Daily Mail

A real-life Ragnarok plunged Scandinavia into years of darkness and killed up to half of the people in Norway and Sweden, new research reveals. By analysing tree rings, scientists at the National Museum of Denmark proved a real-life climate catastrophe took place 1,500 years ago. A real-life Ragnarok plunged Scandinavia into years of darkness and killed up to half of …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Advanced’ construction technology found at 5000-year-old Stone Age site in Denmark

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Archaeologists have found a stone-paved cellar at a 5,000-year-old Stone Age …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

How to ski with magical views of the Northern Lights

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3 months, 1 week ago

Revealing the long-lost secrets of the real First World War – more than 3,000 years ago

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient Scandinavians likely used animal skin boats to hunt and trade 5,000 years ago, study finds

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Takeaways from AP’s story on the role of the West in widespread fraud with South Korean adoptions

The Independent

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Denmark student unearths ‘spectacular’ Viking Age silver treasure

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

An archaeology student finds 7 stunning Viking silver arm rings, Danish museum says

Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — An archaeology student unearthed seven “spectacular” Viking-era curled silver arm rings earlier this year north of Denmark’s second-largest city, a Danish museum said on Monday, adding the finding has ties to Russia, Ukraine and the British Isles. The Moesgaard Museum, located south of Aarhus where the relics were found, said in a statement that Gustav Bruunsgaard, a …

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5 months ago

Why Switzerland is home to two of the world's most liveable cities

BBC

Why Switzerland is home to two of the world's most liveable cities Getty Images Zurich was named the world's smartest city for 2024 It has been quietly making its case for being one of the best places in the world to live, with multiple cities listed in 2024's Global Liveability Index and Smart City Index. With multiple cities listed in …

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6 months ago

From Scandinavia to Big Sur: Eight of the world's best beach houses

BBC

From Scandinavia to Big Sur: Eight of the world's best beach houses Field Architecture The perfect coastal home must cope with shifting sands, heavy winds and sloped terrains – here are some of the smartest and most stunning designs in the world. On the Danish coast, "The weather is unpredictable, so we design beach houses with intimate outdoor spaces and …

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6 months ago

The best holidays to book for August 2024, from Alpine lakes to Scottish boltholes

The Independent

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

3 men charged in the UK with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service

Associated Press

LONDON — The office manager of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and two other men appeared in court Monday on charges that they helped Hong Kong’s intelligence service gather information in Britain, amid growing concern hostile states are trying to interfere with democracy and economic activity in the U.K. Chi Leung Wai, 38, Matthew Trickett, 37, …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ryanair cancels 300 flights in Europe as French air traffic controllers go on strike

The Independent

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9 months ago

When Dave met Donald: Lord Cameron holds talks with Trump in Florida as Foreign Secretary tries to unlock US funding for Ukraine war - years after calling ex-president 'divisive, stupid and wrong'

Daily Mail

Lord Cameron met Donald Trump in Florida last night as the Foreign Secretary kicked of an effort to unlock more US aid for Ukraine's war against Russia. David Cameron was due to sit down with the current Republican frontrunner at his Mar-a-Lago resort Cameron is the first senior member of the UK government to visit Trump since he left office …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain's military aid to Ukraine is being dwarfed by Germany

Daily Mail

Britain is being cut adrift by European allies after failing to provide enough military aid and political support to Ukraine, senior defence sources have claimed. The UK's international reputation has plummeted since 2022 and Ukraine now regards Germany, the Nordic states and France as closer allies, the sources told the Mail. Germany is projected to provide €7 billion this year …

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DNA study reveals secrets of migrations across Europe 2000 years ago

New Year’s food traditions around the world

Barbarians snorted stimulants during battle in Roman era, study suggests

As the Mastermind of Far-Right ‘Active Clubs’ Goes to Prison, His Violent Movement Goes Global

How to deter prospective rail passengers: Pretend fares are much higher than they are

This watch was carved from a meteorite that hit Earth a million years ago

Barbarians snorted stimulants during battle in Roman era, study suggests

COMMENT Clement dropped Tavernier to the bench for this test of character... and Rangers didn't miss their skipper at all

The Rules For Wearing Tights This Winter, According To Stylists

Climate catastrophe plunged Scandinavia into years of darkness and killed HALF of Norway and Sweden 1,500 years ago, study finds

‘Advanced’ construction technology found at 5000-year-old Stone Age site in Denmark

How to ski with magical views of the Northern Lights

Revealing the long-lost secrets of the real First World War – more than 3,000 years ago

Ancient Scandinavians likely used animal skin boats to hunt and trade 5,000 years ago, study finds

Takeaways from AP’s story on the role of the West in widespread fraud with South Korean adoptions

Denmark student unearths ‘spectacular’ Viking Age silver treasure

An archaeology student finds 7 stunning Viking silver arm rings, Danish museum says

Why Switzerland is home to two of the world's most liveable cities

From Scandinavia to Big Sur: Eight of the world's best beach houses

The best holidays to book for August 2024, from Alpine lakes to Scottish boltholes

3 men charged in the UK with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service

Ryanair cancels 300 flights in Europe as French air traffic controllers go on strike

When Dave met Donald: Lord Cameron holds talks with Trump in Florida as Foreign Secretary tries to unlock US funding for Ukraine war - years after calling ex-president 'divisive, stupid and wrong'

Britain's military aid to Ukraine is being dwarfed by Germany