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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 ...

takes an extensive look at Stonehenge’s origins and mysterious history. From tales of Merlin to African giants in Ireland, it traces how prehistoric peoples harnessed the power of the sun to ...

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 is one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. This world heritage site attracts millions of visitors each year who marvel at this only ...

A manuscript illumination showing Merlin overseeing the construction of Stonehenge, from a 14th century version of the Historia. Geoffrey’s work clearly contains numerous fictional stories – and so it ...