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British Isles Prehistory Archive IntroductionThe British Isles was first inhabited by people who crossed over the land bridge from the European mainland. Traces of modern humans - Homo sapiens - date from about 30,000 years ago.  British Isles Prehistory Archive Introduction |
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StonehengePerhaps the most prestigious megalithic monument of Europe is Stonehenge, the stone circle presiding on the rolling hills of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England.  Stonehenge | The Sounds of Stonehenge |
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The British MuseumFounded in 1753 as the first national public museum in the world. The British Museum in London has a remarkable collection of manmade objects - from early tools to great works of art. The British Museum |
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Megaliths of the British IslesIn 'Megaliths', Paul Caponigro explores the various configurations of the prehistoric monuments - from standing stones, tumuli, and cairns to circles, alignements and the enigmatic dolmens. Megaliths of the British Isles |
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Rock Art Carving on the Gower PeninsulaA carving of a speared reindeer in South Wales may be one of Britain's oldest examples of rock art. It is believed to have been created by a Ice Age hunter-gatherer more than 14,000 years ago. Rock Art Carvings in South Wales |
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The Red Lady of PavilandThe oldest known buried remains in Britain are 29,000yrs old, 4,000yrs older than previously thought. Findings show that burials were taking place in Europe much earlier than previously believed. The Red Lady of Paviland |
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Stone Age Mammoth Abattoir in East AngliaAn extraordinary collection of mammoth remains and flint tools unearthed in a Norfolk quarry may be evidence of the first Neanderthal hunting camp discovered in Britain. Stone Age Mammoth Abattoir in East Anglia |
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