For archaeologists, the study of Scotland’s history often revolves around the secrets of the stones – the graves, monoliths, ...
Stonehenge may have had a second purpose beyond its well-documented astronomical uses. A new study claims that the monument ...
The Cairns dig in South Ronaldsay and Blomuir Neolithic passage grave excavation in Holm will feature on ‘Digging for Britain’ on BBC2 on January 9, 2025. Renowned historian and archaeologist ...
More archeological excavation is needed to clarify exactly what this pit was used for. “Roman society was full of ...
Geological analyses revealed that the Altar Stone, a central piece of the monument weighing over six tons, originated from northeastern Scotland, ruling out previous theories that it came from west ...
The hoard contains many unique artifacts, some of which have "no archaeological parallel anywhere in western Europe," and ...
A study sheds light on the mysterious purpose of the iconic Neolithic monument, whose construction began about 5,000 years ...
Around 4,500 years ago, the famous silhouette of Stonehenge would have looked very different. Writer and archaeologist Mike ...
Today, together with Derek Alexander, head of archaeology at the National Trust for Scotland, our team of archaeologists from the University of Glasgow are weaving together new and old evidence to ...
New research has shed light on how Stonehenge may have served to unify Britain’s early farmers as newcomers from Europe began ...