Is this the oldest map in Europe? Stone slab with markings made 4,000 years ago shows part of France

Is this the oldest map in Europe? Giant stone slab with markings etched 4,000 years ago depicts a region of France during the Bronze Age A stone slab forgotten for a century has been deemed the oldest map in Europe The stone slab dates back to some 4,000 years ago during the Bronze Age  It … Read more

Motorists slam maze markings on roundabout intended to encourage more walking and cycling

These maze markings are driving motorists round the twist: Residents slam scheme to encourage walking and cycling and predict ‘confusing’ layouts will cause an accident A junction in Birkenhead, Merseyside, has caused mass confusion for road users Maze-like markings were added by Wirral council as part of £3.2million scheme Motorists say the markings have caused … Read more

Adorable kitten has been compared to Captain Jack Sparrow due to his moustache markings

He’d win Meowvember! Adorable kitten has been compared to Captain Jack Sparrow due to his unique moustache and goatee markings Tom Gudgeon, 30, from London, picked furry friend Nigel up last October Shocked to see kitten was last of litter despite having moustache and goatee Nigel, five months, compared to Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates … Read more

Last of the tattooed tribeswomen proudly show off traditional markings of their dying art

Last of the tattooed women: Some of the few remaining tribeswomen whose faces were tattooed to deter kidnappers proudly in Myanmar pose to show off traditional markings Tribeswomen from the Chin State in Myanmar have been tattooing their faces for more than 1,000 years The tradition started when women wanted to make themselves less attractive … Read more

Mum confused over very unusual markings on her farm fresh eggs

Mum is baffled over VERY unusual markings on her farm-fresh eggs – before the reason behind them is revealed A mum has been left confused over strange markings on her farm fresh eggs  She posted pictures of the eggs, which had pronounced ridge lines, online She wanted to know if the eggs were safe to … Read more

Drivers slam ‘overly-elaborate’ nautical-themed road cycle markings

Motorists slam new ‘overly-elaborate’ nautical-themed road markings aimed at encouraging cycling as a ‘shocking waste of money’ and a distraction to drivers Officials in Poole painted dolphins and sea shells along busy stretch of the A350 The nautical decorations help guide pedestrians and cyclists around the town  But safety groups fear the brightly-coloured markings could … Read more

‘Witches’ markings’ are found carved into an ancient English church

Archaeologists are investigating ‘witches’ marks’ found carved into the ruins of a medieval church that stood in England 700 years ago. The crumbled structure was uncovered in Stoke Mandeville during a construction project for a high-speed railway that is set to span across the country. Researchers with HSR, the company involved with the project, spotted … Read more

‘Witches’ markings’ are found carved into an ancient English church to ward off evil spirits

Archaeologists are investigating ‘witches’ marks’ found carved into the ruins of a medieval church that stood in England 700 years ago. The crumbled structure was uncovered in Stoke Mandeville during a construction project for a high-speed railway that is set to span across the country. Researchers with HSR, the company involved with the project, spotted … Read more