We come to the conclusion that the megalithic stones became connected with two positive sources in the pre-literate culture of early Ireland: the dark and wet source of fertility in the Otherworld ...

This astronomical spectacle, preserved since the Stone Age, bears witness to a sophistication fascinating to archaeologists ...

These are the world’s oldest landmarks still standing, relics that defy the erosion of millennia. From the enigmatic pillars ...

More than 5,000 years have passed since the oldest recording of an eclipse was carved into stone at what is now known as the Loughcrew Megalithic Monument in County Meath, Ireland. Over the ...

Thinking of visiting Europe in May, but aren't quite sure where to go? There are plenty of places to choose from depending on ...

That was not always so. More than 5,000 years have passed since the oldest recording of an eclipse was carved into stone at what is now known as the Loughcrew Megalithic Monument in County Meath, ...

In 2025, the vernal equinox takes place on Thursday, March 20, when night and day are equal lengths. The spring or "vernal" equinox is when the sun appears to be directly over the Earth’s ...

Also in south-west Kilkenny, The Lingaun Valley is home to some of Ireland’s most important heritage sites including the megalithic double passage tomb at Knockroe where hundreds of people will gather ...

These stones are arranged in lines or rows in a 20-25 feet gap. (HT Photo) On March 7, the UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre announced the inclusion of Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs as one of the six ...