STONE BOTHERING

There’s something different about walking an old path. Not just old in the way a cobbled village street might be old, but ancient —as in, thousands of years. The Ridgeway, often referred to as England’s oldest road , is one of those places that seems to exist outside of time. Winding for nearly 90 miles through southern England’s chalky spine—from Overton Hill in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire—this prehistoric trail feels less like a walk and more like a pilgrimage through history, myth, and spirit . We didn’t expect to feel the pull of the stones. When we set out on the Ridgeway, we thought we were simply looking for a long walk in nature, a break from routine. But what we found instead were whispers of buried civilizations , forgotten rituals , and a strange, humbling awareness of how little we truly understand about the people who walked these hills before us. There are stone circles , long barrows , hillforts , and sacred mounds scattered along the way—some clea...

Far from the well-known pyramids of Egypt or the stone circles of Britain lies a mysterious complex of ancient stones in Brazil that very few know about. Hidden in the lush hills of Florianópolis, on Morro da Galheta, this sacred site is home to a series of megalithic structures, including the enigmatic Dolmen da Oração and the powerful Central Menhir. These stone monuments were carefully placed by prehistoric indigenous civilizations—long before European colonization—and they continue to challenge our understanding of time, space, and spirituality. In this post, we will explore: The mysterious origin and structure of the Dolmen da Oração The Central Menhir and its symbolic role Alignment with astronomical events Indigenous myths and spiritual beliefs Why this site may be Brazil’s answer to Stonehenge How to visit and experience it for yourself 1. What Is the Dolmen da Oração? The Dolmen da Oração (translated as  "Dolmen of Prayer" ) is a megalithic altar composed of three la...

Florianópolis, the island capital of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil, is celebrated for its stunning beaches, lush forests, and surf culture. But beneath its tourist-friendly surface lies a deeper, older story—one written in stone . Hidden in the woods, scattered across beaches, and embedded in trails are ancient stones carved, polished, and inscribed by the region's early inhabitants . These stones are not only archaeological wonders—they are keys to understanding the island’s ancient past. The Indigenous Peoples of Santa Catarina Before Portuguese colonizers arrived in the 16th century, the island of Florianópolis—then known by its Guarani name, Meiembipe , meaning "mountain along the channel"—was inhabited for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence shows that the Sambaqui people , also known as shell mound builders , lived here as far back as 5,000 years ago . These ancient coastal peoples built massive shell mounds (sambaquis), fished the rich waters, and left ...