In the hopes of solving one of the enduring mysteries about the iconic monolith, geologists have shifted the search for the origins of Stonehenge’s central Altar Stone to Scotland after recent ...

Stonehenge’s iconic Altar Stone did not come from Orkney – but elsewhere in north-eastern Scotland, scientists say. The new findings follow last month’s reports that the largest “bluestone” at the ...

“It was one of those kind of serendipitous occasions - a Eureka moment,” says Professor Richard Bevins. “I said I can tell you what they are in terms of rock type, but this rock type - I’ve never seen ...

Here’s what you’ll learn about this story: A chemical fingerprint taken of Stonehenge’s Altar Stone reveals that it isn’t from Wales, as was previously understood. Instead, researchers believe that ...

The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created. The unique stone lying flat at the center of ...

New research around Stonehenge is transforming a familiar monument into the hub of a vast prehistoric logistics system.

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