The UK is home to many ancient sites, but few are as fascinating as the abandoned Roman gold mines hidden in the Welsh ...

Carn Euny is considered one of the best-preserved ancient villages in southwest England. According to English Heritage, the ...

Just because a mine has been exhausted of its ore, that doesn't necessarily mean it has no value. A 2023 study suggests that the shafts of such abandoned mines could serve as energy-storing ...

The American West is famous for the scale and expanse of its scenery. But look more closely and it’s easy to see the marks of American westward expansion. Thousands of abandoned mines remain scattered ...

Over the years, many abandoned mines have transformed into captivating tourist attractions, drawing visitors for both their rich history and stunning landscapes. As you explore these sites ...

But the old mines also left behind a legacy of trouble for today’s Westerners. Abandoned mines dot the Western landscape, polluting the region’s streams with acid mine drainage and connecting the ...

Construction has begun on a project to provide half the homes in a Durham village with geothermal heat from the disused mine ...