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Archaeology
Stonehenge Altar Stone is Not From Wales, New Research Suggests
A recent study has proposed a new theory regarding the origin of the Altar Stone at Stonehenge. Previously, it was believed the Altar Stone, also known as Stone 80, was sourced from the Old Red Sandstone (ORS) of the...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks Used Lifting Device to Move Stones Before Cranes
Recent research shows that ancient Greeks had used a primitive type of lifting machine to move heavy stones before they began using cranes 2,500 years ago, according to the website Gizmodo.