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The Sun
13-07-2025
- The Sun
New twist in mystery of ‘UNICORN' skull found near King Arthur's castle as officials warn it was removed ILLEGALLY
A 'UNICORN' skull found near King Arthur's castle was removed illegally, officials warned. The Sun told how the mysterious fake object was spotted by Canadian tourist John Goodwin, 46, in Cornwall last weekend. 2 But now it has emerged the skull was taken from a Site of Specific Scientific Interest — at St Nectan's Glen in Tintagel. Anyone removing items from an SSSI can be fined or imprisoned. Zooarchaeologists from Historic England last night said the skull belonged to a horse — but it had a cow's horn attached. It said: 'It does look very well made.' John traded it for beer at a pub and is now on holiday in Greece before flying home. A barman at the Stonehenge Inn, Wilts, is looking after the skull. The manager said: 'He took it home, it was freaking me out here. 'I'm sure he'll happily to return it." Mysterious 'UNICORN' skull found near King Arthur's castle 2
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mystery of ‘unicorn' skull unearthed at King Arthur's castle deepens as new detail emerges
A FADED signature has been found on the bone of a 'unicorn' skull found at King Arthur's castle. It is thought the extraordinary object was expertly fabricated and buried near Tintagel in Cornwall by a prankster. 3 3 It is impossible to make out the scrawl which appears to be a signature but possibly reads 'Harald'. The skull is now in a pub near Stonehenge, Wilts, after being left there by Canadian tourist John Goodwin, 46, who found it last Sunday. It appears a talented craftsman has stuck the tusk in the middle of a donkey or horse's head to make the forgery. The area where it was found near St Nectan's Glen is known as one of the Duchy's most spiritual sites. Occultists have been known to go there to make offerings and carry out rituals, suggesting the skull may have been used for a ceremony. Amazon worker Timothy Painter, 56, from Durrington near Stonehenge, was at the pub when it was brought in. He said: 'I was amazed, it was real bone, the skull was fusing up to the horn and it had wobbly teeth. 'It would be a hard thing to hoax. 'I was looking at it being sceptical but I couldn't see anything that was fabricated. 'It's mysterious and magical and an anomaly.' Boffins at the Natural History Museum said they were unable to provide any comment on the item. A team of zooarchaeologists from Historic England have also been consulted.
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Mysterious 'unicorn' skull unearthed near King Arthur's castle
A mysterious skull with a huge horn poking out of it, described as a 'unicorn', has been unearthed near King Arthur's castle. The bizarre remains were dug up by Canadian tourist John Goodwin, who spotted the long horn sticking out of moss on the edge of a cliff. The location is close to Tintagel, the castle in which King Arthur is said to have been born, which still exists in ruined form in Cornwall. King Arthur, the legendary British leader and formidable warrior of the 5th and 6th centuries, is said to have slayed a unicorn, bringing a curse to his kingdom. While the tourist insists he did not plant the bony remains there as a hoax, one British expert has dubbed its appearance 'suspicious'. 'I imagine that some people think the story isn't true but I assure you it is true,' Mr Goodwin told Cornwall Live. 'It was definitely there and we found it on the trail under a mossy embankment. 'Whether it is a genuine unicorn – that I don't know.' The unicorn is Scotland's national animal and is linked with Arthurian legend, even though there's no evidence such a creature ever existed Mr Goodwin and his family were taking a walk at St Nectan's Glen, a sacred valley not far from Tintagel Castle with a breathtaking waterfall considered 'magic' by some. Initially, they thought the object was a root poking out, but when he pulled it free, it turned out to be the skull with the huge curving appendage. 'I pulled it out and thought it must be a deer or something at first but realized it only had one horn,' he told Cornwall Live. 'It was real bone, heavy and looked properly old... it was too small for a rhino but no matter what, it was unusual.' Mr Goodwin brought it back to his car, but reportedly his grandmother 'started feeling uneasy' about it right away. 'She said it didn't feel right to take it, like we'd disturbed something meant to be left alone,' he added. Mr Goodwin, a plumber, took the object to the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle – but the museum refused to take it. So he left it at The Stonehenge Inn, in Durrington near Salisbury, Wiltshire, on the way back to London for another flight. The legend of King Arthur Thought to have lived during the late fifth and early sixth centuries, King Arthur is believed to have led the fight against the invading Saxons. Tintagel, the castle in which the king is said to have been born, still exists in ruined form in Cornwall, although others claim he was Welsh. Either way, sources suggest Arthur was a great king who defended Britain from enemies, earthly and supernatural. 'I decided that since I probably couldn't take it through customs [so] I made the trade,' he said. The barman offered him 'unlimited ale' for the skull, which is still there now for punters to look at while they sip their Old Speckled Hen. He added: 'I call it the Sadie-James skull in honour of my gran and gramp, who had their 50th anniversary last weekend.' Mr Goodwin admitted it is 'certainly possible' that some trickster planted the skull at St Nectan's Glen as a hoax. It could even be a fusion of two bones, stuck together to resemble that of a unicorn. Professor David Norman, a paleontologist at the University of Cambridge, said the 'suspicious' item looks like 'the skull of a deceased pony'. 'It looks rather as though a cow horn has been glued to the top of a pony's skull,' he told MailOnline. 'A lot of young girls and readers of the Skandar novels would be disappointed methinks; however it may be useful a useful publicity for the pub owner and beer sales, of course.' The unicorn is Scotland's national animal, even though there's no evidence such a creature ever existed. According to myth, King Arthur killed a unicorn in the forest when he was a prince – but Merlin, the young wizard who is Arthur's servant, warned that it was a bad omen. Merlin was soon proved right when a curse arrived upon the kingdom, killing crops and drying up the water. King Arthur is said to have been conceived and born at Tintagel Castle, which was built half on the mainland and half on a jagged headland projecting into the Cornish sea. Today's ruined keep was built in the 13th century, but the site of Tintagel Castle has been inhabited at least since the late Roman period. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT TINTAGEL CASTLE? The site of Tintagel Castle has been inhabited at least since the late Roman period, and a community flourished 5th to 7th centuries. The castle once spanned both the mainland and the tiny island jutting into the sea and the two sections were once united by a narrow strip of land. This connection no longer exists and now the island can only be reached via a steep and challenging staircase. Anew footbridge will follow the path of the original land bridge. The bridge has been designed by Ney & Partners engineers and William Matthews Associates Architectural Practice. It will be set 57 metres above sea level, and two separate sections will be built of 30 m in length from opposite sides to meet in the middle, but not quite touch. At the centre, a narrow gap (40mm) represents the transition between the mainland and the island, the present and the past. The bridge has been designed to be as unobtrusive as possible and to reflect the historical land bridge. The original narrow land access gave rise to the castle's name, with the Cornish Din Tagell meaning 'the Fortress of the Narrow Entrance'. Tintagel is known as the legendary place where King Arthur was conceived - according to Geoffrey of Monmouth's book 'The History of The King's of Britain' Passages in Monmouth's book depict how Arthur was conceived at the castle by Uther Pendragon, King of Britain, after his magically assisted seduction of Queen Igerna (Igraine), wife of Duke Gorlois of Cornwall. Evidence from artifacts found at Tintagel suggest a fair amount of trading with the Mediterranean. Goods found include Mediterranean pottery, and high-quality tableware. The area has by far the largest quantity so far discovered.
The Sun
10-07-2025
- The Sun
Mysterious ‘UNICORN' skull found near King Arthur's castle – but is it a freak animal or a hoax?
A MYSTERIOUS 'unicorn' skull has been unearthed near King Arthur's castle. Tourist John Goodwin dug it up after spotting the long horn sticking out of moss on the edge of a Cornish cliff. 4 4 4 When he pulled it free, he found a skull with a single tusk in the middle of its forehead — like the mythical creature. John, a plumber from Canada was near Tintagel — the supposed site of King Arthur's Camelot castle — with wife Val and their daughter. He found the skull at St Nectan's Glen, a spot considered to be sacred. John, 46, said: 'The hairs on my arm stood up when I pulled it out. 'I was in this magical place full of folklore and came across this item. 'There was moss at the edge of the cliff and something poking out of it. It looked like a horn and I kept tugging on it. " It was grown in there, it wasn't like someone put it there last weekend. It looked properly old.' John, in the UK to celebrate his grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary, took the curious object to the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in nearby Boscastle but they refused to take it. He left it at The Stonehenge Inn, in Durrington, Wilts, on the way back to Heathrow. John said: 'I showed it to the barman and he offered me unlimited ales for the skull. Massive 250kg dinosaur SKULL dubbed 'Big Sam' unearthed by palaeontologists after 72million years in bone-filled creek "Between me and my wife, we had seven or eight and then we left the skull there.' Unicorns appeared in Arthurian legend and are Scotland's national animal. But it is thought the skull is either a freak animal or a hoax. 4
Geek Girl Authority
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
THE BUCCANEERS Recap: (S02E04) Ice Cream
The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 4, 'Ice Cream,' finds Nan and Guy reuniting while Lizzy and Theo have a union of a different kid. Give me all the messy love triangles, please. Sure, some of the buildup in certain scenes in 'Ice Cream' feels inorganic and inauthentic, but at least Blanche and Reede are super cute. And, let's be real, this isn't award-winning high art. It's a soapy period piece with contemporary flourishes. I can appreciate it for what it is. That said, it is somewhat jarring that these separate storylines feel like four different shows instead of one cohesive entity. RELATED: Read our recap of the previous episode of The Buccaneers , 'Get Her Out' The Buccaneers, 'Ice Cream' We open with Theo (Guy Remmers) rotting in bed after Nan (Kristine Frøseth) absconded from the Tintagel castle like a thief in the night. He's having an understandable depressive episode, and sometimes, those episodes morph into dancing around one's room to non-diegetic music, particularly 'Modern Girl' by Bleachers. Meanwhile, Hector (Jacob Ifan) hosts a fundraiser for a school. He's been raising money for said school for five years now. They're 300 pounds away from their goal. He thanks his fiancée, Lizzy (Aubri Ibrag), for supporting him before asking for bids for a vase. Mabel (Josie Totah) wastes no time loudly voicing her dislike for the vase (I love her). However, Honoria (Mia Threapleton) begins a bidding war with Lord Halcrest (Michael Jean-Marain), a buddy of Richard's (Josh Dylan). THE BUCCANEERS Season 2 Episode 4, 'Ice Cream.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. Ugly Vase Then, Theo makes a surprise appearance, pledging 350 pounds for the vase. He's the winner. Theo gives it to Honoria. Hector admits that Theo has never attended his fundraisers before. Later, Theo tells Hector point-blank that Nan is gone after the latter asks about her. He smiles to soften the blow, making Hector believe it was a joke. Of course, Lizzy knows the truth. RELATED: 10 Questions We Need Answered in The Buccaneers Season 2 Elsewhere, Nan reunites with Guy (Matthew Broome) in Italy. Initially, he's incredulous. He can't believe he's seeing Nan in the bustling marketplace. Then, Jinny (Imogen Waterhouse) pops up with Freddie. She embraces her baby sister and introduces her to her child. Next, Lizzy asks Theo how he's doing. He admits it hurts that Nan left; however, he feels he can breathe again. As if he can finally keep his head above water. Theo insists his life isn't over. Lizzy asks the duke what he wants. After he gives her the once-over, Theo teases that he longs for another drink (to start with). Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match Then, Conchita (Alisha Boe) and Richard conspire to set up Lord Halcrest with Mabel. Well, more like Richard plants the seed. After all, they've already used Mrs. Elmsworth's advance to pay off some bills. Conchita looks hesitant to dabble in her friend's romantic life. RELATED: 7 Questions We'll Never Get Answered in The Great Season 4 Later, the Dowager Duchess (Amelia Bullmore) tries her hand at gardening after retreating to her cottage in the middle of nowhere. Ugh, I envy her. Reede (Greg Wise) drops by for an unexpected visit. She informs him that Nan is gone and Theo won't speak to her. It'll blow over eventually. Reede decides to help the Dowager — aka Blanche — smash some rotten pumpkins (but they weren't listening to The Smashing Pumpkins). In Italy, Guy and Jinny take Nan to their humble abode. Nan observes as Jinny and Guy tend to Freddie. After this, Nan asks Jinny if the latter is in love with Guy. Jinny's living the life Nan wants (minus the 'being on the run' bit). Jinny reassures Nan that this isn't the case. Despite this suspicion, Nan insists she'd do it all again — marry a duke to save Jinny's life. THE BUCCANEERS Season 2 Episode 4, 'Ice Cream.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. Lord Boring Meanwhile, Richard pulls Mabel into a badminton game. She would play with Lord Halcrest against Conchita and Richard. Mabel's knack for racket sports is known the world over. During the game, Conchita and Richard notice that Mabel and Lord Halcrest seem to be getting on. Once it ends, though, Mabel is content to return to Honoria's side. She's uninterested in entertaining 'Lord Boring.' RELATED: Read our Bridgerton recaps Mabel asks Honoria if she pined for her. Honoria not-so-subtly hints that Conchita and Richard were trying to play matchmaker with Mabel and Lord Halcrest. Of course, Mabel's one and only is Honoria. At the same time, Jinny informs Guy and Nan that she's out of milk for Freddie. Both volunteer simultaneously to fetch some for her. Jinny believes they should go together so they can sort their sh*t out (not her words). Later, Guy gives Nan a tour of the town. Nan calls Guy out for acting strangely around her. Guy states that her visit caught him by surprise. Sure, he asked her to join him, but that was months ago. He assumed her lack of a response was a response. THE BUCCANEERS Season 2 Episode 4, 'Ice Cream.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. You Know Why The argument pivots to the sacrifices they've both made to save Jinny. Guy calls out Nan for being 'entitled' after she diminishes his sacrifice because he's living in paradise. After tempers cool, Guy claims he couldn't believe his eyes in the market today. He sees Nan everywhere, so the genuine article standing before him took him aback. Nan suggests they get ice cream. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: The Buccaneers ' Lizzy Elmsworth Then, Lizzy and Hector have their first argument. Hector is frustrated because Theo's stealing all the attention at his fundraiser for the school. Lizzy reminds her fiancé that it's not about this secret rivalry between Hector and Theo — it's about the school. Tempers flare, so Lizzy storms off. Next, Theo finds Lizzy. Lizzy confronts Theo regarding his presence today. He's not there to support the school; it's about his bruised ego. Lizzy demands to know why he's here. 'You know why,' Theo responds. They kiss. After a few seconds of passionate smooching, Lizzy breaks away. She insists she must get back to the party. Wine for the Heartbreak Elsewhere, Blanche and Reede chat about what's next. Blanche supposes they'll have to wait for Nan to return. Reede tells her about how he nursed the heartbreak of losing her all those years ago with a case of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This gives Blanche an idea. RELATED: Read our Dickinson recaps Guy and Nan realize the ice cream place is closed. Then, a man approaches, asking them in Italian if they're there for the bride or the groom. Guy discovers that Nan is fluent in Italian as she rattles off a response. The man invites them to the wedding. There, Nan and Guy dance joyfully, uninhibited, among the guests. THE BUCCANEERS Season 2 Episode 4, 'Ice Cream.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. Meanwhile, Jinny hears a knock on the door. Unfortunately, it's Seadown (Barney Fishwick). Jinny tries to slam the door in his face, but he catches it. Uh-oh. At the same time, Lizzy barrels toward Hector after her clandestine kiss with Theo. Mabel asks her if there's anything amiss. She brushes Mabel off. Then, Mabel notes Theo watching them from afar. She seemingly begins to put two and two together. Hector apologizes to Lizzy for being selfish and shortsighted. He's grateful to Lizzy for keeping him levelheaded. RELATED: TV Review: The Serpent Queen Season 2 It's Us In Italy, Seadown holds Freddie, much to Jinny's terror. Seadown tries to appeal to Jinny's sensibilities. He thanks her for taking care of their son. Seadown asks Jinny about his name, which she refuses to disclose. Then, he pivots, claiming that Jinny makes him a better man. Seadown claims he 'seemed hard-hearted in the past,' which is as close to an apology as he will ever get. And it's still not an apology. Seadown claims he loves Jinny and wants to be a father to their son. Jinny asks him to leave. Before he departs, Seadown leaves the name and address of his hotel. Jinny can meet him there to talk. This is how abusers do it — they plant seeds of doubt. He hasn't changed. He's still a POS. THE BUCCANEERS Season 2 Episode 4, 'Ice Cream.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. Later, Mabel calls Conchita out for trying to set her up with Lord Halcrest. Whenever someone catches Mabel's eye, she talks to them. She's not shy. Then, it's here that Mabel learns about her mother paying Conchita to find a marriage match for her. Mabel reminds Conchita that they've been friends forever. She's not like Cora. She storms off. RELATED: 15 Song Covers We Want to Hear on Bridgerton Stolen Kisses Then, Reede invites Blanche to stay with him in France in the weeks before Hector and Lizzy's nuptials. Blanche politely declines, stating that she must remain nearby for Theo. He might not think he needs her, but he will. Next, Paloma (Grace Ambrose) catches Guy and Nan holding hands as they leave the wedding. Naturally, she's suspicious. She assumed Guy and Jinny were married. Guy takes Nan to a secluded spot by the water, where they finally kiss. In England, Hector bids farewell to Lizzy, seeing her to her carriage. He hopes Lizzy is happy. Lizzy looks pensive, but she reassures him that she has every reason to be happy. He kisses her hand before they part ways. Jinny stayed up all night, painstakingly mulling over her options. She starts packing her belongings while reassuring Freddie that Nan will save them. Then, she spots Guy and Nan outside, dancing and laughing. It's now early the next morning. Guy and Nan lie entangled together in bed before going to sleep. RELATED: Read our recaps of The Buccaneers Coming Home Later, Nan and Jinny reunite on the balcony. Nan admits she and Guy forgot to buy milk. Jinny claims that, despite this place being a paradise at face value, it becomes less so when you realize you can't go home. Nan spies a newspaper with the headline, 'Momentum Gathers as Duchess Backs Women's Bill.' THE BUCCANEERS Season 2 Episode 4, 'Ice Cream.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. Then, Nan tells Guy she must return to England. Jinny can't leave Italy until Parliament passes the women's bill. It'll offer her protection. This also means Nan must remain married to Theo since the duchess title gives her the power to enact true change. Guy is frustrated. Nan's Italian excursion offered him a taste of her, a glimpse of how life could be. He's heartbroken. Put Matthew Broome in more period dramas, please, and thank you. He's not only handsome and charming, but the man can brood . He can bless us with drama . Blanche finds a case of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, perhaps courtesy of Reede. Jinny takes Freddie to meet Seadown outside his hotel. No, girl, no . Meanwhile, Lizzy arrives at Tintagel. She and Theo have sex. Y'all, a second love triangle has hit The Buccaneers : Nan-Theo-Lizzy. The Buccaneers drops new episodes every Wednesday on Apple TV+. Hair and Makeup Artist Jacquetta Levon Talks Incorporating Reality and Fantasy for THE SERPENT QUEEN Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. 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