Perhaps the most famous astronomical feature of Stonehenge is its alignment with the summer solstice sunrise. On this longest day of the year, the sun appears to rise directly above the Heel Stone ...

Remarkable new scientific research at Stonehenge has revealed an extraordinary new mystery. Mineralogical tests on the massive six-tonne stone at the heart of the monument show that this central ...

It is believed solstices have been celebrated at Stonehenge for thousands of years. The summer solstice takes place as one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the sun as it reaches its ...

Celebrate the summer solstice 2025 in the UK with our guide to the best places to witness the longest day of the year.

The enigmatic stone alignments in the Carnac region of Brittany, France, are among the most famous megalithic monuments in Europe – alongside Stonehenge, Menga, and the megalithic temples of Malta.

The enigmatic stone alignments in the Carnac region of Brittany, France, are among the most famous megalithic monuments in Europe—alongside Stonehenge, Menga, and the megalithic temples of Malta.

Remarkable new scientific research at Stonehenge has revealed an extraordinary new mystery.. Mineralogical tests on the massive six-tonne stone at the heart of the monument show that this central ...