The Lost Era

Month: August 2026

Read the latest archaeology updates, discoveries and ancient history stories in one place.

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Mega cannabis farm exposed by police at historic church as officers seize more than 1,500 plants

Archaeology News Mega cannabis farm exposed by police at historic church as officers seize more than 1,500 plants August 11, 2026 A cannabis farm has been uncovered by police inside a historic church dating nearly 150 years.Lancashire Police uncovered…

Mars bar from 1991 found during house clearance shows effect of 'shrinkflation' as chocolate is over 20g smaller now

Archaeology News Mars bar from 1991 found during house clearance shows effect of 'shrinkflation' as chocolate is over 20g smaller now August 11, 2026 A cleaning service owner has sparked a fresh wave of debate about "shrinkflation" after unearthing a Mars Bar…

WATCH: Andy Burnham assures there is 'more to be done' to block early release of PC Harper's killers - 'I won't give up!'

Archaeology News WATCH: Andy Burnham assures there is 'more to be done' to block early release of PC Harper's killers – 'I won't give up!' August 11, 2026 Andy Burnham has declared he will "not give up" on reforming the early release prison scheme, making clear…

Murder investigation launched after man killed in shooting outside popular London pub

Archaeology News Murder investigation launched after man killed in shooting outside popular London pub August 11, 2026 A man has been killed in a shooting outside a popular South London pub, with Metropolitan Police officers…

Scientists publish landmark study on how dogs can distinguish between human emotions

Archaeology News Scientists publish landmark study on how dogs can distinguish between human emotions August 11, 2026 Scientists have presented the first neural evidence dogs' brains can differentiate between specific negative human emotions, rather than…

Graham Linehan reignites Ardal O'Hanlon feud as he blasts 'cowardly' actor in fresh outburst: 'Disloyal!'

Archaeology News Graham Linehan reignites Ardal O'Hanlon feud as he blasts 'cowardly' actor in fresh outburst: 'Disloyal!' August 11, 2026 Graham Linehan has reignited his bitter feud with Father Ted star Ardal O'Hanlon, launching a blistering attack on…

M25 shut after huge warehouse fire causes 'secondary explosions' and smoke to cover carriageway

Archaeology News M25 shut after huge warehouse fire causes 'secondary explosions' and smoke to cover carriageway August 11, 2026 Drivers are facing chaos on the M25 this morning following a massive warehouse fire that could cause "secondary…

Jess Phillips admits she pulled sickie to dodge MPs' questions on Lord Mandelson

Archaeology News Jess Phillips admits she pulled sickie to dodge MPs' questions on Lord Mandelson August 11, 2026 Former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has admitted to pulling a sickie to avoid questions in Parliament on…

UK weather: Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning as parts of Britain to see 38C

Archaeology News UK weather: Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning as parts of Britain to see 38C August 11, 2026 The Met Office has issued a amber weather warning for Thursday as the UK prepares for its fifth…

England close to wiping out Hepatitis C 'for good' in boost for global eradication

Archaeology News England close to wiping out Hepatitis C 'for good' in boost for global eradication August 11, 2026 England is poised to wipe out hepatitis C, achieving the World Health Organization's 2030 elimination goal a full…

Knifeman shouting 'Allahu akbar' slices French police officer's throat in sick attack

Archaeology News Knifeman shouting 'Allahu akbar' slices French police officer's throat in sick attack August 11, 2026 A knifeman in France shouted “Allahu akbar” as he sliced a police officer’s throat before being restrained.The incident,…