Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England 7 Dec 2024

Stonehenge—part ancient marvel, part prehistoric riddle. Standing proudly on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, this stone circle has intrigued historians, archaeologists and curious travellers for centuries. But what is it? A celestial calendar? A burial site? A gathering place for ancient ceremonies? While we may never have all the answers, Stonehenge certainly rocks the imagination.

© Gavin Hellier/robertharding/Subjects/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Rocky Mountain run-off
7 Dec 2023Verdon Gorge, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
7 Dec 2025A pine forest in Alsace, France

More Desktop Wallpapers:

2 Jan 2024Prayer flags in Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan
29 Apr 2026Belém Tower, Lisbon, Portugal
22 Dec 2024Christmas tree at Crystal Pier, San Diego, California, United States
30 Dec 2025Whooper swans, Kotoku Pond, Japan
13 Dec 2025Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, United States
8 Jun 2024European hare
25 Sep 2025Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
Staying in the loop
A blue-tiful island
9 Dec 2024Guanacos, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
A beacon in the golden light
30 Jan 2024Aýna, Albacete, Spain
Stretching to the sky
17 Jun 2025Maritime forest in Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia, United States
A high-flying royal tradition
9 Apr 2025Naxos, Cyclades, Greece
24 Sep 2025Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, United States
11 Mar 2026Peach trees in Cieza, Murcia, Spain
Connecting the dots
1 Feb 2026Colourful house in Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil
Beauty beyond imagination
The Town of Books
Bryce Canyon hoodoos in winter
27 Jul 2024Cowes Week
Secluded sands in Mexico
9 Aug 2024Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Hiding in the woods
The envy of postcards and snowglobes
Whos snoozing?
4 Nov 2025Tower Bridge, London