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New dig may explain Stonehenge

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:44:29 -0400

Just a few weeks after beginning, the excavators now working at Stonehenge have had what they describe as a "breakthrough." Clues towards the original placement of the bluestones, the site's oldest elements, may reveal why Stonehenge was built.

Right castle, wrong stone?

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:38:08 -0400

New research at Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland points to the possibility that the stone kissed by millions may not be the "Blarney Stone" of legend.

"Give us back our wee men!"

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:40:05 -0500

Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister, has expressed a grievance over the continued absence of the Lewis Chessmen from Scotland. The chessmen, ivory pieces carved sometime during the 11th century, are housed in various museums in England.

Roman bridge reconstructed in Northumberland

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:07:07 -0500

A 2nd century Roman bridge, which originally crossed the Tyne River in Northumberland, has been reconstructed on the river's bank. The original was one of the largest bridges in Roman Britain.

Stonehenge tunnel plan scrapped

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:57:43 -0500

The fear that increased traffic might damage the historic site has led English Heritage to cancel a plan to build a tunnel under Stonehenge.

Roman tombstone found in Scotland

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:26:54 -0500

A red sandstone Roman Tombstone, the first Scottish example ever found, has been unearthed near Inveresk, Scotland proving "that Inveresk was a pivotal Roman site in northern Britain."

Mysterious runestone identified

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:49:55 -0400

Experts believe that they have identified a mysterious runestone discovered under the floor of Hausken Church in Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway.

Air pollution controls may affect the Tower of London

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:31:55 -0400

Science Daily reports that the Tower of London may soon be affected by changes in air pollution regulations that have decreased the amount of sulfur dioxide in the air. The sulfur keeps organisms from growing and darkening the Tower's stonework.

Roman house found in Cotswold gravel pit

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:03:53 -0400

A 4th century Roman home has been discovered during excavation of a gravel pit near Stow-onthe-Wold, England. The house is believed to have been the "big farm house" of a Roman settlement.

Turkey Restores Ancient Armenian Church as Show of Goodwill

Sun, 8 Apr 2007 19:29:22 -0400

Akdamar Church, also called the Church of Surp Khach, or Holy Cross, an Armenian structure dating back to 921 C.E., is being restored in a US$1.5 million project being undertaken by Turkey as a step towards improving relationships between the two neighboring countries.

Building Stonehenge

Sun, 8 Apr 2007 16:17:11 -0400

Ah... a misty morning at Stonehenge... Want to build your own? Wally Wallington can show you how in this fascinating video on YouTube.

Medieval Abbey Undergoing Refurbishment

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:14:43 -0400

The medieval Torre Abbey in Torquay is undergoing the first phase of a UK£6.5 million refurbishment to turn it into an educational facility and tourist attraction.

12th century watchtower found in Norway

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:23:58 -0400

Archaeologists in Trondheim, Norway have discovered the remains of a stone watchtower built in the 12th century during the reign of King Sverre. The tower is believed to have been five stories tall.

Lost Stonehenge altar stone found

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:51:20 -0500

Archaeologist Dennis Price believes he has located the lost altar stone from Stonehenge. First identified in the 17th century, the stone by architect Inigo Jones, the altar may now lie, in two sections, along a Wiltshire village road.

Stonehenge link to other ancient sites

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:21:44 -0500

Archaeologists Colin Richards of Manchester University and Joshua Pollard of Bristol University have a new theory on Stonehenge: it not isolated but stood as the link between a ritual burial mound and a timber circle.