History and archaeology have often portrayed megalithic architecture as a cultural phenomenon specific to ancient European ...

For many of us, the most famous giant from the Bible is Goliath. Goliath, who hailed from the city of Gath, was the Philistine fighter who was slain by the young David who would eventually become King ...

Around the world there are numerous ancient megastructures but perhaps pyramids capture our wonder the most. One of them has ...

Records show the monuments predate the World Heritage-listed giant stone moai figures on Rapa Nui – also called Easter ...

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Now, he has written a short history of British architecture, aimed at the "intelligent layman". As Jenkins takes us through the various styles (Palladianism, the gothic revival, etc.), it sometimes ...

"Simon Jenkins on architecture is typically a treat," said Laura Freeman in The Times. Over the past 25 years, the newspaper columnist has produced a series of bestselling books – "England's ...

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There is a dispute among researchersThe Djoser Step pyramid, built around 2,630 BC, is the world’s oldest pyramid according ...

While Stonehenge may be the most famous megalithic site ... several ancient structures surpass Stonehenge in scale and mystery. These remarkable sites offer insights into the early societies ...