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A black cat named Moon stole the show at Stonehenge's winter solstice celebration, with about 8,500 people attending to mark the shortest day of the year, and a viral video capturing the feline's adventurous moment atop the stones.
Thousands gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year with diverse cultural traditions and a shared appreciation for the site's historical and spiritual significance.
Thousands gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year and a time of renewal, with people dancing, singing, and reflecting around the ancient monument.
Thousands gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year and the start of astronomical winter, with many viewing it as a spiritual renewal as the sun begins to climb again.
A chemical analysis of the Altar Stone at Stonehenge reveals it originates from Scotland, challenging previous beliefs that it came from Wales, and suggesting advanced prehistoric trade networks and societal organization.
A chemical analysis of the Altar Stone at Stonehenge reveals it originates from the Orcadian Basin in Scotland, challenging previous beliefs that it came from Wales. This discovery suggests advanced prehistoric trade networks and societal organization, including possible marine routes for transporting massive stones over long distances during the Neolithic era.
A 5,000-year-old cow tooth found near Stonehenge provides evidence linking the monument's bluestones to Wales, suggesting cattle may have helped transport the stones, and highlights the complex movement and sourcing of materials in Neolithic Britain.
A cow's tooth found near Stonehenge has revealed that the animal likely originated from Wales, supporting theories that cattle may have helped transport the stones across Britain, providing new insights into the construction of the ancient monument.
A cow's tooth found at Stonehenge suggests the animal originated from Wales and may have been used as a beast of burden to transport the stones, providing new insights into the monument's construction and the movement of people and animals during the Neolithic period.
A recent study challenges the theory that the Newall Boulder at Stonehenge was transported by glaciers, instead supporting the idea that Neolithic humans actively quarried and moved the stones from Wales around 3000 BCE, based on petrographic analysis and lack of glacial evidence in the area.
Two individuals, Rajan Naidu and Niamh Lynch, have been charged with damaging Stonehenge and causing a public nuisance during a Just Stop Oil protest in June, where the ancient monument was sprayed with orange powder. They are set to appear in Salisbury Magistrates' Court on December 13. English Heritage reported that the powder was quickly removed from the stones.
Stephen Colbert criticized climate activists for spray-painting Stonehenge as part of a protest against fossil fuels, expressing sarcastic outrage and noting that the damage is not permanent.
Over 15,000 visitors witnessed the summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge, where the sun appeared above the Heel Stone. The event followed a climate change protest by Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed the site with orange paint, which was later removed. The solstice marks the beginning of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere and features several notable celestial events.
A rare "major lunar standstill," occurring once every 18.6 years, will be visible tonight, offering stunning lunar views as the moon rises and sets at its most extreme points. This phenomenon, influenced by the moon's orbital tilt, will last around two years, peaking in late 2024 to early 2025. Researchers are particularly interested in observing the moon's alignment with Stonehenge during this period.
Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to witness the summer solstice sunrise, a rare occasion allowing close access to the stones. Despite a recent protest by Just Stop Oil, the event proceeded smoothly with English Heritage successfully removing the paint. Visitors from around the world, including spiritual communities, celebrated the event, which was marked by a safe and positive atmosphere.