In a remarkable breakthrough published in the journal Science Direct, a research team led by geomorphologist Professor David ...

Stonehenge, one of the most iconic and mysterious monuments of ancient Britain, has puzzled researchers for centuries. Erected by prehistoric peoples over 5,000 years ago, its true purpose remains ...

Stonehenge is one of the world's most famous ... Lead author Professor Mike Parker Pearson (UCL Institute of Archaeology) explained: "The fact that all of its stones originated from distant ...

sitting at the centre of Stonehenge’s iconic stone circle. Study lead author Anthony Clarke explained that analysis of the age and chemical composition of minerals within fragments of the Altar ...

Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous monuments. It stands on Salisbury Plain, in Wiltshire, and its giant stones can be seen from miles around. It took a huge effort to build Stonehenge ...

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There are countless megalithic sites around the world, but while Stonehenge may be the most famous, know this: it is not the oldest or biggest. The site of Göbekli Tepe, in Turkey, dates back ...

Stonehenge poses more questions than answers, making it one of the most mysterious prehistoric monuments in the world. And because of its proximity to London, the famous landmark makes for a ...