New Archaeological Discovery Redefines Stonehenge History Friday, June 19, 2026 stonehenge archaeology solstice bulford prehistory astronomy rituals wessex excavation heritage Stonehenge remains one of Britain’s most iconic prehistoric sites, attracting thousands of visitors worldwide each year. Every summer solstice on June 21st, crowds gather to witness the sunrise perfectly aligning with … Read More
New Archaeological Discovery Is Rewriting Stonehenge History Friday, June 19, 2026 stonehenge archaeology solstice bulford astronomy prehistory britain heritage excavation ritual Stonehenge, one of Britain’s most iconic prehistoric monuments, draws thousands of visitors annually, especially during the summer solstice when the sunrise aligns perfectly behind the Heel Stone. However, a recent discovery … Read More
Iron Age Settlement Discovery Threatens Housing Development Plans in Somerset Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ironage archaeology somerset housing radstock settlement heritage excavation preservation planning Plans to build 115 homes on the outskirts of Radstock, Somerset, have been put on hold following the remarkable discovery of a substantial Iron Age settlement in the small village of Haydon. Archaeologists have uncovered … Read More
Iron Age Settlement Discovery Challenges Somerset Housing Plans Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ironage archaeology somerset housing heritage discovery radstock excavation preservation development Plans to build 115 new homes on the outskirts of Radstock have been halted following the discovery of an extraordinary Iron Age settlement at the proposed site near the village of Haydon. Archaeologists uncovered a … Read More
Groundbreaking DNA Analysis Reveals Earliest Domesticated Dog at Cheddar Gorge Sunday, April 5, 2026 cheddar domestication goughscave ancientdna chellyman dog wolves archaeology fossils somerset New DNA analysis of ancient bones unearthed at Cheddar Gorge’s renowned Gough’s Cave has revealed that dogs have been humans’ loyal companions for much longer than previously believed. Among the finds at Gough’s Cave is … Read More
Ancient DNA Reveals Earliest Domesticated Dog at Cheddar Gorge Sunday, April 5, 2026 cheddar gorge goughscave dna domestication dog archaeology ancient cheddarman fossils New DNA analysis of ancient animal remains from Cheddar Gorge’s renowned Gough’s Cave has dramatically reshaped our understanding of early dog domestication. A 14,300-year-old jawbone discovered during excavations between … Read More