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#winter-solstice

Saturday is the winter solstice. Make the most of the shortest day of the year

The winter solstice marks the official start of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and signifies a time for renewal and various global traditions.

Thousands gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice

Thousands celebrated the winter solstice at Stonehenge, marking the longest night and embracing themes of renewal and community.

Saturday is the winter solstice. Make the most of the shortest day of the year

The winter solstice marks the official start of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and signifies a time for renewal and various global traditions.

Thousands gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice

Thousands celebrated the winter solstice at Stonehenge, marking the longest night and embracing themes of renewal and community.
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#archaeology

Stonehenge's remaining mysteries: The five key unanswered questions

One of Stonehenge's 'bluestones' has been found to originate from Scotland, challenging previous assumptions about the monument's construction.

Stonehenge monument came from Scotland via sea DW 08/14/2024

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge was found to originate from northern Scotland, shifting previous beliefs about its source.

Mysterious Stonehenge altar rock was transported 500 miles, finds study

Ancient Britons may have transported a six-tonne stone over 450 miles to build Stonehenge, indicating their remarkable capabilities.

Stonehenge stones were transported from Wales by ice and NOT by humans

Neolithic humans may not have moved stones to Stonehenge, as a new study suggests glacial ice transported boulders.

Dorset Stonehenge' discovered under Thomas Hardy's home

Thomas Hardy's home sits over a significant Neolithic archaeological site, which was unknown to him during construction.

Stonehenge's Altar Stone came all the way from Scotland, new research shows

The Altar Stone at Stonehenge came from Scotland, not Wales, revealing new insights into its transportation.

Stonehenge's remaining mysteries: The five key unanswered questions

One of Stonehenge's 'bluestones' has been found to originate from Scotland, challenging previous assumptions about the monument's construction.

Stonehenge monument came from Scotland via sea DW 08/14/2024

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge was found to originate from northern Scotland, shifting previous beliefs about its source.

Mysterious Stonehenge altar rock was transported 500 miles, finds study

Ancient Britons may have transported a six-tonne stone over 450 miles to build Stonehenge, indicating their remarkable capabilities.

Stonehenge stones were transported from Wales by ice and NOT by humans

Neolithic humans may not have moved stones to Stonehenge, as a new study suggests glacial ice transported boulders.

Dorset Stonehenge' discovered under Thomas Hardy's home

Thomas Hardy's home sits over a significant Neolithic archaeological site, which was unknown to him during construction.

Stonehenge's Altar Stone came all the way from Scotland, new research shows

The Altar Stone at Stonehenge came from Scotland, not Wales, revealing new insights into its transportation.
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#just-stop-oil

stongehenge spray painted: climate activists charged for damaging protected monument

Two Just Stop Oil activists vandalized Stonehenge to protest climate inaction, leading to charges and condemnation from officials.

Three climate activists charged following Stonehenge paint protest

Three protestors charged for vandalizing Stonehenge during climate protest, highlighting tensions between activism and cultural preservation.

Two people charged after paint was thrown at Stonehenge in Just Stop Oil protest

Two individuals have been charged with damaging Stonehenge during a Just Stop Oil protest, with a court appearance scheduled for December 13.

stongehenge spray painted: climate activists charged for damaging protected monument

Two Just Stop Oil activists vandalized Stonehenge to protest climate inaction, leading to charges and condemnation from officials.

Three climate activists charged following Stonehenge paint protest

Three protestors charged for vandalizing Stonehenge during climate protest, highlighting tensions between activism and cultural preservation.

Two people charged after paint was thrown at Stonehenge in Just Stop Oil protest

Two individuals have been charged with damaging Stonehenge during a Just Stop Oil protest, with a court appearance scheduled for December 13.
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Civil engineer Herbert Stone's rock-solid views on Stonehenge

Ancient engineers had advanced techniques for erecting Stonehenge's stones, reflecting remarkable skills and understanding of their environment.

Daily briefing: Stonehenge's altar is surprisingly Scottish

Stonehenge's Altar Stone came from Scotland, indicating complex transportation methods.
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#high-court

Campaigners launch High Court battle to stop Stonehenge road tunnel

Campaigners are taking the government to the High Court over plans to build a tunnel near Stonehenge.
The campaigners argue that the tunnel could put the prehistoric site's UNESCO World Heritage status at risk.

Campaigners lose another challenge over Stonehenge tunnel plan

Campaigners lost High Court challenge over Stonehenge tunnel construction.
The Department for Transport reapproved the tunnel project despite previous legal concerns.

Campaigners launch High Court battle to stop Stonehenge road tunnel

Campaigners are taking the government to the High Court over plans to build a tunnel near Stonehenge.
The campaigners argue that the tunnel could put the prehistoric site's UNESCO World Heritage status at risk.

Campaigners lose another challenge over Stonehenge tunnel plan

Campaigners lost High Court challenge over Stonehenge tunnel construction.
The Department for Transport reapproved the tunnel project despite previous legal concerns.
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What is the Stonehenge tunnel project and why is it so controversial?

Campaigners are challenging the government's decision to build a road tunnel near Stonehenge, claiming it puts the site's UNESCO world heritage status at risk.
Highways England wants to create a dual-carriageway road and a two-mile tunnel near Stonehenge to reduce traffic and improve journey times.

Stonehenge: Experts hit back at claim the stones were carried by ice

Experts dispute ice transportation theory for Stonehenge bluestones.

This Is Lorelei: Box for Buddy, Box for Star

An encounter with Stonehenge inspired songwriter Nate Amos of This Is Lorelei to quit smoking weed and create a new album Box for Buddy, Box for Star.
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