The mysterious Celtic symbols on ancient Irish tombs have captivated people’s imaginations for hundreds of years. Although no definitive answer has been reached on what they mean, people have put ...

Newgrange and other megaliths thought to be inspired by ancient culture in France The origins of Newgrange and other European megalithic sites have been traced back to France by a Swedish researcher.

For five short December days each year, sunlight pierces the heart of Newgrange, a 5,200-year-old tomb whose perfect ...

Ireland is just over a century old as a state, but in civilisation terms our roots stretch back thousands of years, as the approaching winter solstice reminds us. Newgrange, a solstice monument, is ...