i learned that every December 21, the inner chamber of Newgrange a prehistoric Irish monument that predates Stonehenge is illuminated for 18 minutes by the rising sun (x)
i learned that every December 21, the inner chamber of Newgrange a prehistoric Irish monument that predates Stonehenge is illuminated for 18 minutes by the rising sun (x)
... other chambers are available. :)
http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/maeshowe/solstice.htm
Too cool! :) One of my great-grandfathers was a Highlander, and I'm always happy to learn things about Scotland :)
If you want to catch up on yesterday's solstice and find out more, have a look here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IBIWm7Zoro
What a great vid! Thanks! I even subscribed :)