WASHINGTON — The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created. The unique stone lying flat at the center of the monument was brought to the site in southern England from near the tip of northeast Scotland, researchers reported … Read more
The United Nations’ cultural organisation, Unesco, said on June 24 that it had recommended adding Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric site in England, to its World Heritage in Danger list, in what would be seen as an embarrassment for London. The site has been in the UN organisation’s sights because of British government plans to build … Read more
Paris, France — The U.N.’s cultural organization said Monday it recommended adding Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric site in England, to its world heritage list of sites in danger, in what would be seen as an embarrassment for London. The site has been in the U.N. organization’s sights because of British government plans to construct a … Read more
From the Eiffel Tower to the Acropolis, there are sights all over the world that people add to their bucket lists and dream of ticking off. But unfortunately the attractions don’t always live up to their billing. Rough Guides asked their readers to share the world’s most overrated tourist attractions. Unfortunately for the UK, it’s … Read more
