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'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.

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‘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

The Independent UK

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

Two deny charges over Just Stop Oil protest at Stonehenge

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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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Thousands greet the winter solstice at the ancient Stonehenge monument

Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids and people yearning for the promise of spring have marked the dawn of the shortest day of the year at the ancient Stonehenge monument

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Thousands greet dawn with cheers at Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

The neolithic monument in Wiltshire is built on the alignment of the midsummer sunrise and the midwinter sunset.

The Independent UK

In pictures: Thousands gather at Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

They greeted the sun with cheers to mark shortest day of the year

The National (Scotland)

Stonehenge 'built to unify ancient people across Britain', research says

STONEHENGE was likely built to unify ancient peoples from across Britain, archaeologists have concluded in a fresh study.

The Guardian - UK

Stonehenge may have been erected to unite early British farming communities, research finds

The altar stone, which we now know is from Scotland, may have been a gift or marker of political alliance

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The Independent UK

The true purpose of Stonehenge may have just been revealed

Blocks were brought to Salisbury Plain from all over the country in a grand project that would have taken about eight months – uniting people in the process

The Guardian - UK

10 places to see in the winter solstice in the UK and Ireland (that aren’t Stonehenge)

The longest night/shortest day is celebrated at the famous prehistoric site, but there are many other atmospheric locations to welcome the returning of the light on 21 December

The Guardian - UK

How many stones in Stonehenge and what is skin made of? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

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2 Stone Age circles discovered on English moorland may have been part of a 'sacred arc'

Two previously unknown Neolithic stone circles have been found in England, and they may have been part of a "sacred arc," an archaeologist says.

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Stonehenge climate protesters charged

Authorities are charging Just Stop Oil protesters with destroying or damaging an ancient protected monument

The Guardian - UK

Two newly discovered stone circles on Dartmoor boost ‘sacred arc’ theory

Archaeologist Alan Endacott says area may have been site of henge monument similar to ‘earlier phase of Stonehenge’

The Guardian - UK

Pair charged in connection with orange substance being thrown at Stonehenge

Alleged incident occurred during a protest by the environmental activists Just Stop Oil

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