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Stonehenge
The Stonehenge we see today evolved in three phases over 800 years. It is an example of the continued importance of a site to different historical groups of people.
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Must See's in Britain - Stonehenge in Salisbury
Of all the things to see in Britain, Stonehenge remains one of the UK's true mysteries. No trip to England is complete without a tour of these mammoth stones.
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Stonehenge: Visitor Guide
Unlock the mysteries of visiting ancient Stonehenge, one of England's top visitor attractions, with this visitor guide. Beat the crowds, have the place to yourself
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New Discoveries at Stonehenge
Recent work at Stonehenge has added to our knowledge of this spectacular prehistoric site and surrounding monuments.
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Merlin and Stonehenge
Did he build part of the famous monument?
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Stonehenge Is Still a Mystery
Was Stonehenge a place of sun worship or an astronomical tool? Maybe neither. Nobody knows for sure still.
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Stonehenge, Avebury & Nearby Sites
A guide to southern England's Neolithic and other prehistoric sites and stone circles, from Stonehenge and Woodhenge to Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill.
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Avebury Hill: More Majestic Than Stonehenge
Avebury Hill is a vast megalithic construction that is larger and was more important than the stones at Stonehenge.
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Why Build Stonehenge?
Was it a temple, burial ground, observatory, or an ancient calendar?
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Stonehenge – A Place of Healing?
A British professor of Archaeology shares his theory about the purpose of Stonehenge.
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A Stonehenge Gingerbread House
This recipe is a fun variant of the traditional gingerbread house created around the holidays and like the original, if this one falls apart, it's still acceptable!
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America's Stonehenge, Mystery Hill, NH
Stonehenge and Mystery Hill have three things in common. They were observatories. Each has astronomical alignments. Almost nothing is known about the builders of both.
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Maytime in Southern England. Pt.2 - Salisbury
The Travel Sleuth visits Chichester Festival Theater, the medieval Cathedral City of Salisbury, and discovers a jewel of a hotel with a restaurant to remember.
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Shopping for space in cyber space . . . .
What happens when Suite 101's budget traveler books a room over the Internet?
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Stonehenge
The name "Stonehenge" means "hanging stone". This ancient monument can be found on England's Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire. It still captures our imagination to this day,
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The First Structures - Building in the Prehistoric Era
Traces the history of building construction in the prehistoric era. This article is the first in the series titled "The History of Building Construction".
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The Crop Circle Phenomenon
Who is responsible for the creation of crop circles? Are they messages from extraterrestrials? This article takes a look at some possible explanations.
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Five Ancient Buildings
The earliest buildings were practical shelters, meant to protect human beings (and their hominid ancestors) from the dangers of the natural world.
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Searching for the Goddess
Searching for the Goddess. Thousands of years before Christianity came to Europe, there was the Goddess
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All Saints Day
All Saints Day began in the 8th century it was established by Pope Gregory IV. It replaced the Celts New Year which was called Samhain (meaning summer's end)which was from the Druid religion.
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Goldendale in Klickitat County
Goldendale, Washington, is a startling surprise to visitors if you have never been in the area. The majestic Maryhill Museum of Art is the first thing you will probably notice on your travels down the Columbia to reach the small town.
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Maytime in Southern England, Pt.3. Salisbury - Bath.
Join the Travelsleuth on his journey through Southern England to the Far West. Visit famed <A HREF="http://www.longleat.co.uk">Longleat</A> and its Safari Park. Meet the ebullient <A HREF="http://www.lordbath.co.uk">, Marquess of Bath</A>, the Chatelain of Longleat. Eat a superb pub lunch, and walk the banks of the tranquil Kennet-Avon Canal.
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Merlin the Magician
Meet the great and wise wizard from Arthurian legend - MERLIN!
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Backpacking Pagans
The earth-centered spirituality of Neopaganism and the wilderness lifestyle of backpacking come together in the Gaiaped spiritual path of earth spirituality.
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Circle of Stones
A book review about a spiritual journey that opens doors of possibility, teaches self trust and develops inner strength. What was once suppressed is reborn and lives.
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UK Places to See Before You Die
1000 Places to See Before You Die is a New York Times Number One Bestseller and offers a life list of 'must see' travel destinations. How do the UK and Ireland rate?
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites include such natural wonders as the Grand Canyon and man-made wonders such as Egypt's Pyramids. How to visit, protect, and support them.
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Scotland - The Western Isles
The Isle of Lewis is home to one of the most complete historic stone circles in Europe. Construction of the Callanish Standing Stones began around 4000 years ago.
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The Callanish Stones
One of the greatest stone circles in the world are Scotland's Callanish Stones.
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You Win some
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Ancient nature consciousness, part 1: Druidism
In our era it is increasingly difficult to address environmental issues without some meaningful discussion of spirituality. There is much to be learned from the beliefs and practices of people who lived closer to the Earth and were more directly attuned to its moods and powers.
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Medicine Wheels
High in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming lies a pattern constructed entirely of stones. It, and others like it, are known as Medicine Wheels. It is believed that they were constructed by the ancient ancestors of the Plains Indian Tribes.
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Merlin: Three Versions of His Birth
Is he a god, half-god, or from a mystical Welsh family?
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Spirits and Celtic Traditions
The context of the Merlin legends
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Circled Stones and Petroglyphs
Europe isn't the only place you can find ancient civilizations. Located in Utah with many of the same written symbols are beautiful petroglyphs of ancient origin.
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Teaching History Through Mysteries
Historical mysteries bring history alive in the social studies classroom. Learning about the unknown in our past helps make learning fun and engaging.
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The Beaker People
Beaker Culture was prevalent 6000 years ago. It's spread across Central and Western Europe was a key element in the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.
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The End of the Druids
What do we know of the mystical Druids so steeped in confusing and foggy history? More than you might think.
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Winter Solstice Festivals
Ancient cultures, so many of them dependent upon agriculture, celebrated major festivals on or around the day of the Winter Solstice.
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Britain, Ireland: Myths, Legends
In the new paperback edition of Myths and Legends of Britain and Ireland, author Richard Jones explores the history and mystery of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
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World Heritage Sites in the UK
Since 1986, UNESCO has conferred World Heritage Site status on some of Britain's most famous places, with more to come.
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The New Seven Wonders of the World
Will it be the Acropolis? And Alhambra? Or Angkor? Or The Eiffel Tower? What about the Great Wall of China? Which sites will be named The New Seven Wonders of the World?
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Avebury Stone Circle
Wander freely among the stones at this World Heritage site, a stone circle so big it includes a whole village.
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Helping Kids Understand Media
The media is our friend and our foe. We can gain a lot of good information from it, but also a lot of wrong information. Help your kids decide what is true or not.
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Mesolithic and Neolithic Scotland
The history of Scotland in the Mesolithic and Neolithic eras.
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Pembrokeshire Wales - Music and Ancient History
Pembrokeshire is rich in pre-historic sites, ancient woodlands and sandy beaches. Stay in a Victorian mansion with its own concert hall featuring top-class UK musicians
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Dugout Canoes
Dugouts can range from simple one man canoes to long, slender, and fast outrigger war canoes, and large dual hull dugouts that can carry sail.
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East Harbor State Park Ohio
East Harbor State Park in Ohio is on the coast of Lake Erie and offers a large selection of area attractions, activities and camp amenities.
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Film Review: The Black Knight
This week's film review roasts a British medievalesque Arthurian fantasy from the fifties.
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Gobbling for Thanksgiving fun?
Talking "Turkey" in west Texas means finding the legends of western swing and rock 'n roll, expressing yourself with big Cadillacs and heavy duty rockin' on hoodoos!
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