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 ...

Now researchers have suggested that the stone circle at Stonehenge, built during this period, may have been designed to unite early farming communities across Britain in response to the influx of ...

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 ...

For years, scientists have pondered the reason for the unusual movement as well as the purpose of the monument, also known as 'Stonehenge of the East'. After years of mystery, scientists may ...

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Stonehenge remains one of these great mysteries, with experts around the world divided over why exactly the prehistoric monument was built. Now, to add to this age-old confusion, it has emerged ...

Located approximately 40 feet below the surface in Grand Traverse Bay, this prehistoric formation—dubbed “Michigan’s Stonehenge”—is smaller than its famed counterpart in England but no ...

Places where mysteries and myths abound. In a new Channel 4 series Mysteries of Stonehenge explores the strange and unknown details of three iconic sites and phenomena, starting with Stonehenge.

Often called the “Stonehenge of the East” or the “Wheel of Ghosts,” the nearly 5,000-year-old maze-like structure spans a diameter of 492 feet. Despite decades of study, its true purpose ...

Scientists made a major discovery this year linked to Stonehenge — one of humanity’s biggest mysteries — and the revelations keep coming. A team of researchers shared evidence in August suggesting ...