There are several ancient monuments proving that our predecessors possessed knowledge of astronomy and used it for practical purposes.

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Any city or landmark could be on a traveler's bucket list, but it's hard to top the Seven Wonders of the World. These sites showcase the splendor of the Earth and the cultures that have called it home ...

A strange little snake fossil found on England’s south coast has finally revealed its secrets—more than 40 years after it was discovered. The newly named Paradoxophidion richardoweni lived around 37 ...

As thousands of people descended upon Stonehenge in England to see the winter solstice, the official start to winter, one furry fellow stole the show. In a now-viral video, an adorable black cat ...

LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people cheered and danced around Stonehenge as the sun rose over the prehistoric stone circle on Sunday, the winter solstice. The crowds, many dressed as druids and pagans, ...

Calakmul remained relatively undisturbed until gum harvesters in Mexico led an American botanist to them in 1931. Here’s what was found in its remnants. Structure II, a pyramid at Calakmul, was ...

Female praying mantises are notorious for eating their mates during or after sex. Now, scientists have discovered a dwarf mantis species in which males avoid this fate with an elaborate dance ...

At 10:03 a.m. Sunday morning, the sun was directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.5° south latitude, marking the December solstice, and the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Other ...

Sunday, Dec. 21 is the winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. Long before modern science explained the phenomenon, ancient cultures recognized the solstice as a ...

Thousands of people cheered and danced around Stonehenge as the sun rose over the prehistoric stone circle on Sunday, the winter solstice. The crowds, many dressed as druids and pagans, had gathered ...

Nearly 8,500 people gathered at Stonehenge on Sunday to celebrate the winter solstice as the sun rose over the ancient monument in southwest England. The crowds, including many dressed as druids and ...