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Astronomer reveals the exact time of this year’s summer solstice

The summer solstice occurs when Earth reaches the point in its orbit where the North Pole is angled closest to the Sun

The Independent UK

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

The Independent UK

Life and work of Thomas Hardy to be performed at Stonehenge

Readings and performances will be staged at the ‘misfortune of ruins’ that long fascinated the writer

The Guardian - UK

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How much do you know about these legendary English people and places? Take our quiz

Is your knowledge of England’s castles, forts and abbeys in ruins? Or do you know your Dover from your Tintagel? This quiz will test you

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Solar eclipse shines over Stonehenge in stunning photo from Astrophotographer Josh Dury

'Capturing the partial solar eclipse from the iconic landmark at Stonehenge was awe-inspiring in more ways than one'

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Just Stop Oil's craziest protests: from spray painting Stonehenge to storming the West End

A final protest has been set for next month as the organisation reflects on “a new strategy”

Evening Standard

“I agreed to join the band when I was drunk. I’ve not much recollection of what went on!”: The chaotic story of Black Sabbath’s Born Again and the tour that inspired Spinal Tap

Black Sabbath’s Born Again: flawed classic or total disaster? Ian Gillan has opinions

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Stonehenge isn't the oldest monument of its kind in England, study reveals

Flagstones, an ancient monument and burial ground in England, is older than Stonehenge, a new radiocarbon-dating study finds.

LiveScience

Stonehenge’s age called into question after revelation about ancient burial site

Findings could suggest that ‘our current dating of Stonehenge might need revision’

The Independent UK

Ancient burial site found to be older than Stonehenge

New research shows Flagstones in Dorset dates to 3,200 years BC and sheds new light on the origins of monumental architecture.

Evening Standard

New DNA Evidence Suggests The Builders Of Stonehenge Were Dark-Skinned—Not What You'd Expect!

A new genetic study suggests that the builders of Stonehenge, constructed around 5,000 years ago, likely had dark skin, eyes, and hair.

International Business Times UK

Ancient Britons who built Stonehenge had dark skin, scientists reveal

Darker skin tones may have been the norm in Europe for many centuries longer than previously thought, analysis of human remains suggests

The Independent UK

'Extraordinary' timber circle discovered in Denmark is roughly the same age as Stonehenge

Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered the remains of a large timber circle that may be contemporaneous with England's Woodhenge and Stonehenge.

LiveScience

‘Woodhenge’ unearthed in Denmark likely linked to UK’s Stonehenge

Henge structures made of giant stone slabs or wood have been discovered in Britain, Ireland, parts of continental Europe, and even Russia

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‘A space for solace’: Stonehenge show explores attraction of stone circles

Photography exhibition makes case for increasing importance of circles as people seek sense of belonging

LiveScience

Stonehenge quiz: What do you know about the ancient monument?

Is your knowledge of Stonehenge rock-solid or on shaky ground?

The Guardian - UK

Two people deny charges of damaging Stonehenge during Just Stop Oil protest

Rajan Naidu and Niamh Lynch pleaded not guilty to damaging an ancient protected monument and causing a public nuisance

Evening Standard

Two deny charges over Just Stop Oil protest at Stonehenge

Rajan Naidu, 74, and Niamh Lynch, 22, pleaded not guilty to two charges.

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7 ancient megaliths around the world that rival Stonehenge

There are many megaliths around the world, some of which rival Stonehenge for their size and age.

The Independent UK

Why Stonehenge was ‘ultimately a failure’ in striking new theory on its origins

Stonehenge may have served a political purpose for prehistoric Britons, research suggests

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Ancient 'Stonehenge' in Golan Heights may not be astronomical observatory after all, archaeologists say

A new analysis of the 6,000-year-old stone circle known as Rujm el-Hiri (also Gilgal Refaim) in Golan Heights suggests that it was not built to observe the heavens.

The National (Scotland)

Geologist explains how he discovered Stonehenge's Altar Stone's Scottish origin

WHEN Professor Richard Bevins received an email titled, for fame or fortune in 2009, he could have never foreseen that 15-years later he would make…

LiveScience

10 jaw-dropping space photos that defined 2024

From solar storms to "shooting stars" over Stonehenge, here are our top 10 favorite space photos of 2024 — and what they told us about our beautiful cosmos.

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New Research Suggests Stonehenge Was Rebuilt As A Symbol of Unity for Ancient Britain

Discover how recent research suggests Stonehenge may have been rebuilt to unify Britain's population during ancient times.

The Guardian - UK

Thousands gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice

Dawn of shortest day of year welcomed with drumming, chanting and singing at neolithic monument in Wiltshire

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