Stonehenge was purchased for £6,600 by local businessman Cecil Chubb, who went to the auction allegedly to buy dining chairs. It happened, he said, “on a whim”.

However, if you want to experience a mystical moment at Stonehenge, be prepared to battle the crowds, as more than 1 million people visit Stonehenge each year. Fortunately, there are other places ...

Other highlights include lunch in a 14th-century pub in the charming town of Lacock, a walking tour of Bath and, finally, a visit to Stonehenge. Though most recent tourgoers were happy with the ...

When we think of Stonehenge, our minds immediately wander to the iconic and mysterious prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, ...

Stonehenge is one of the most mysterious and important monuments to have survived from Stone Age Britain. But scientists now believe that the famous Wiltshire stone circle has a secret 'sister ...

This article uncovers the top historical places in the world to visit, where each landmark unfolds a rich story of the past.

We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Archaeologists have discovered a Stonehenge-esque circle of timber posts in Denmark, thought to be from the late Neolithic or early ...

Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous monuments. It stands on Salisbury Plain, in Wiltshire, and its giant stones can be seen from miles around. It took a huge effort to build Stonehenge ...

The analysis, conducted by the University of Exeter and Historic England, suggests that Flagstones may have served as a ...

Archaeological research on the prehistoric Dorset burial site 'Flagstones' has revealed that it is the earliest known large circular enclosure ...