Scotland: The joys of escaping civilisation with a stay in one of the most remote lodges in BRITAIN 

After months of lockdown and isolation, many will have struck staying in a utopian wilderness off their bucket list. But for those who still crave one, Deanich Lodge in Scotland could be just the ticket. This is one of Britain’s most remote buildings, yet comes with a good sprinkling of homely comfort and all the … Read more

Katy Perry brands social media ‘the decline of human civilisation’

‘I said what I said’: Katy Perry brands social media ‘the decline of human civilisation’ despite being one of the most followed people on Twitter By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 08:47 BST, 15 April 2021 | Updated: 09:58 BST, 15 April 2021 Katy Perry has declared social media to be ‘the decline of human … Read more

Indus Civilisation people survived on a meat-heavy diet of of pork, beef and BUFFALO 4,500 years ago

People of the Indus Valley civilisation who lived in what is now north-west India 4,000 years ago had a meat-heavy diet, new research indicates Analysis of pottery from the era reveals a preponderance of animal products, including pig, cattle, buffalo and goat meat as well as dairy. Scientists say people living in rural and urban sites … Read more

Indus Valley Civilisation was wiped out by climate change 3,300 years ago

The Indus Valley civilisation was wiped out by climate change, a new study claims.  What caused the demise of the once-great civilisation is a long-standing mystery, but researchers tracking historical monsoon patterns may have found an answer.  It is thought the society, which existed at the same time as ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, thrived in … Read more

Hermit who raised his family away from civilisation continues to work on his house 40 years later

A hermit revealed he still wanted to live and build his cabin in the woods in spite of having reached his seventies.  Robert Runyon, of East Arkansas, deeply impressed Ben Fogle with his craftsmanship and optimism two years ago when the adventurer and presenter had visited him in the woodlands, where he’s been living since … Read more

Minoa was the first civilisation in Europe. New research indicates it was overwhelmed by a volcano

The boy struggled, but his hands were bound and the priest, a towering figure, was too strong. Pacing behind them with a 16-inch blade in one hand, the priestess was indifferent to the pleadings of the youth.  For miles they had walked, from the great city of Knossos, cradle of the Minoan civilisation, up into … Read more