Hidden cave, prehistoric hippo bones found under Welsh castle called a

A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath a  Welsh castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said Thursday, calling the site a “once-in-a-lifetime discovery.” Previous small-scale excavations at Pembroke Castle – the birthplace of Henry Tudor and a popular tourist attraction – have already uncovered evidence of early humans and … Read more

Teeth, finger bones and blessings: Buddhist relics inspire belief

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Katherine Nguyen stood with hands folded and head bowed at the altar of a Buddhist temple in Southern California. Before her were tooth and finger bone relics believed to belong to Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism who is said to have attained enlightenment in India about 2,500 years ago. “To be … Read more