Stonehenge may have had a second purpose beyond its well-documented astronomical uses. A new study claims that the monument may have been built in part to unify neighboring people groups in and ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment. Laura is an editor and staff ...

Crowds gather to watch the sunrise over spiritual sites in Wiltshire and Somerset. Crowds gathered at Stonehenge on Saturday morning to mark the annual winter solstice. Students and academics from ...

A top archaeologist and Stonehenge expert has explained why the ancient formation of Stonehenge was constructed. Mike Parker Pearson, a professor of British later prehistory at University College ...

The public cost of a cancelled road tunnel past Stonehenge has risen to almost £180m. A request by BBC South, using the Freedom of Information Act, has revealed the bill would continue to ...

Question: How do you know how much the monoliths at Stonehenge weigh? ~Jane Answer: We know how much the monoliths weigh as we can calculate to their overall volume, including the bit that's ...

A surge of visitors is expected at Stonehenge to see the sunrise on the shortest day of the year As the shortest day of the year approaches, Stonehenge is preparing to welcome thousands of ...

READ MORE: Stonehenge among world's top 10 most recognisable landmarks The solstice celebration will coincide with the first sunrise following this astronomical event, just after 8am on December 21.

To ensure a smooth experience, English Heritage strongly advises anyone planning to travel to Stonehenge to use public transport. Parking at Stonehenge is very limited and heavy traffic is ...