For centuries, scientists have been trying to determine who built Stonehenge. Today, the leading theory is that several groups of Neolithic farmers constructed the monument over a period of 1,500 ...

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

The landmark became popular again in the twentieth century when modern British people and other enthusiasts revived pagan festivals at Stonehenge—spring and autumn equinox, and also summer and winter ...

Preparations for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina ... Pre-fabricated mobile homes that will host up to 1,400 people in an Athletes’ Village are being put in place this month in Cortina.

And at the Mayan site Chichen Itza in Mexico, people gather during ... night of the year. This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere ...

But for people living south of the ... dark for so long each day during the winter in places such as Scandinavia and Alaska.) But since the winter solstice three months ago in December, you ...

Dozens of revellers gathered at Britain's ancient Stonehenge on Thursday (March 20) to celebrate the spring solstice. $15M reward announced for alleged Chinese ringleader, others accused of ...

This means that after months of being pointed away from the sun during the winter, the Northern Hemisphere ... What is an equinox? — The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?