The hillsides surrounding the Malampuzha Dam in Palakkad have long been known for their quiet slopes and scattered mounds ...

Brien Foerster explores Inkilltambo, revealing Inca and far older megalithic structures. The journey includes a guide and ...

For decades, archaeologists believed that the stones that make up Stonehenge originated from Wales. If the notion that prehistoric people somehow dragged these boulders 125 miles of English ...

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A stone kettle drum locally known as Nagaari Gund overlooking the megaliths at Hire Benakal. Photo by author The rock pool created by the megalith builders at Hire Benakal. Photo by author The ...

Stonehenge has been the subject of intense scholarly debate ever since early scientific minds began examining the ancient megalith in the early 17th century. Some, like architect Inigo Jones, believed ...

An altar stone that lies within the heart of Stonehenge in Southern England has turned out to be from the faraway hinterlands of Scotland, a surprising find that suggests it’s far older than any other ...

Whether its Stonehenge, the pyramids, or a myriad of other ancient places, we’ve long been fascinated by impressive monuments from the distant past. But more often than not, the stories of the people ...