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From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book explores the mythology, history, and global reverberations of the iconic instrument.

Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

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The largest of the gorse fires have been in the Baglan area of Neath Port Talbot, which started on Monday, April 7, as well as in Cwm Rheidol, Aberystwyth, which has raged for three days.