Stonehenge

Mystery of origin of Stonehenge's giant stones finally solved

The mystery of the origin of giant sarsen stones at Stonehenge has been solved. A team of archaeologists succeeded in decoding the decades old mystery by using a missing piece of the site which was returned after 60 years.

Jul 30, 2020, 08:53 AM IST

Mysterious fire monument in UK predates Stonehenge: Study

The eyeglass-shaped monument in Avebury consists of two huge, circular enclosures - each outlined by tall, wooden posts.

Jun 11, 2017, 15:34 PM IST

Winter Solstice 2015: 'Tis the shortest day!

Just like every year, thousands of people descended on Britain's Stonehenge to see the sun rise on the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. 

Dec 22, 2015, 22:33 PM IST

Study sheds light on culinary habits of Stonehenge builders

People who built Stonehenge, the iconic prehistoric stone monument in the UK, organised large-scale feasts, where animals were brought from all over Britain to be barbecued and cooked in open-air mass gatherings, a new study suggests.

Oct 14, 2015, 19:36 PM IST