The 25th Dynasty, introduced their own pyramids, showcasing their cultural and political connection to ancient Egypt. The construction of Nubian pyramids commenced at El Kurru in 751 BC, initially ...

Service changes and fare rises were announced by Lothian Buses last Monday, including revised routes for the 26 and X6 buses, both of which previously served Tranent. The 26 will now only operate ...

For centuries, historians and linguists have been searching for the cradle of the Indo-Europeans, an ancient people who shaped history and created the world’s largest language family ...

***Buy your advance tickets now for a chance to win one of two mystery yarn goodie bags to collect on the day of the event. All visitors who have secured their advance tickets by Saturday 1st ...

Over a million years ago, ancient human ancestors sat down to shave flakes off bones, producing a tool with a carefully created sharp edge. According to Jackson Njau, an archaeologist at ...

Study co-lead Professor Tim Johnson, from Curtin University, said the discovery significantly challenged previous assumptions about our planet's ancient history. "Before our discovery, the oldest ...

The findings come from a study of bone tools discovered at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania and dated to around 1.5 million years ago. The discovery joins other finds — such as a 1.4-million-year-old ...

A WEEKLY coffee morning is being held for people affected by dementia. The Dementia Friendly Tranent Coffee & Chat Club meets every Tuesday from 11am to noon. The sessions are held at The Fraser ...