prehistoric Britain

Mystery surrounding Stonehenge deepens after ‘astonishing’ discovery

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Remarkable new scientific research at Stonehenge has revealed an extraordinary new mystery. Mineralogical tests on the enormous, six-ton ​​stone at the heart of the monument show that this central stone, known as the Altar Stone, was brought to Stonehenge from the far north of Scotland. The Altar Stone is probably the most important stone at … Read more

Could a cave beneath Pembroke Castle hold the key to the fate of the early Britons?

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Pembroke Castle has been a center of power for centuries. It was the birthplace of Henry Tudor, father of Henry VIII, and is one of the best preserved medieval strongholds in the country, with a maze of passageways, tunnels and stairs, as well as a huge gatehouse tower. Scientists have discovered that the fortress also … Read more