Topic: Cornwall

Stonehenge archaeologists reveal new theory of why monument was built

Stonehenge may have been built on a site occupied by hunters for roughly 5,000 prior to its construction.

British police pursue mysterious lion: Real or rumor?

With heat-seeking helicopters, British police are hunting for a lion in rural England. But the local zoo and circus aren't missing any lions. Where did this reported lion come from?

David Beckham escorts Olympic flame upon arrival in UK

David Beckham will take the Olympic flame at a ceremony Friday when the flame arrives from Greece. Then, the Olympic flame will go on a 70-day, 8,000-mile  relay around England ahead of the 2012 London Olympics.

Health-care cuts in Britain: draconian?

Health-care reforms amount to most sweeping changes in the 60 years of Britain's health-care system. Now, more cuts are planned.

Arthur Christmas: movie review

How does Santa deliver all those presents in one night? The charming English animation 'Arthur Christmas' has the answer.

Occupy London protesters dig in with tents, large pots of soup

Workers in London's financial center were greeted today with Occupy London, a growing anticapitalist demonstration in front of St. Paul's Cathedral. Some were surprisingly supportive of the protesters.

The Paper Garden: An Artist Begins Her Life’s Work at 72

How an 18th-century dilettante became an artist late in life.

After Osama bin Laden, you can feel history shift

Old globes are comforting relics. They show how old rivalries and threats fade -- just as today's will do.

Royal wedding: So who owns the crown jewels?

Royal wedding puts spotlight on a family that has plenty of assets. But most of those on display during the royal wedding are owned by the government.

Roll up for London's royal wedding magical mystery tour

Visitors are flocking to tours that tell the highs and lows of Prince William and Kate Middleton's story – from the clothing store where she worked to royal shoemakers.

From Eurostar to Heathrow, snowy Europe struggles to move

Much of Western Europe has come to a halt as governments, airports like Heathrow, and train operators like Eurostar appeared unprepared for fast-moving winter storms.

Pope Benedict trip: Why move John Henry Newman toward sainthood?

Pope Benedict XVI plans on Sunday during his state visit to Britain to beatify Cardinal John Henry Newman, who converted to Catholicism from Anglicanism.

Happy Earth Day: Apologies for the late thank-you card

We're marking the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. That's a little embarrassing considering our 4.5 billion-year-old planet has been so hospitable.

The need to feed hungry families cultivates new interest in gleaning

Corinne Almquist wants to restore the biblical tradition of harvesting what farmers leave behind.

Britain's ecotown program runs into NIMBY

Four sites in England were announced Thursday to create new 'green' towns. But locals are seeing red.

Garden 'siteseeing' in Texas and Britain

Save the economy: bail out our kids

Keeping low-income students on a college track could yield huge returns.

Communities plan for a low-energy future

‘Transition initiatives,’ begun in Britain, aim to empower people to tackle effects of climate change and decline of oil.

Six picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

A newsroom thriller, NASA missions on the Discovery Channel, hybrid owners' annoying efficiency, and more.