In a find that provides insights into the remarkable abilities of these ancient humans, new research studying the chemical ...

Initially, the Altar Stone's origin was now suggested to be in ... a non-destructive chemical analytical method, on the Stonehenge bluestones—particularly on the many claimed Altar Stone ...

For centuries, scientists have been trying to determine who built Stonehenge. Today, the leading theory is that several ...

Blocks were brought to Salisbury Plain from all over the country in a grand project that would have taken about eight months – uniting people in the process ...

Second stage: The second and most dramatic stage of Stonehenge started around 2150 years BC, when about 82 bluestones from the Preseli mountains in south-west Wales were transported to the site.

Second stage: The second and most dramatic stage of Stonehenge started around 2150 years BC, when about 82 bluestones from the Preseli mountains in south-west Wales were transported to the site.

Researchers say the monolithic altar stone, weighing over 6 tons (13,227 lbs), was moved over 700 km (435 miles) from its origin site. Visitors watch the sunrise at Stonehenge, on June 21 ...

Dr Simon Thurley, chief executive of English Heritage, said: 'The bluestones hold the key to understanding the purpose and meaning of Stonehenge. Their arrival marked a turning point in the history of ...

Show more In a world exclusive, Professor Alice Roberts follows a decade-long historical quest to reveal a hidden secret of the famous bluestones ... rewrite the history of Stonehenge forever ...

This stunning panoramic was created on a beautiful crisp morning. Can you spot the magical bluestones, transported 250km from Wales by our Neolithic ancestors? Best viewed full-screen.