Ghosts of Stonehenge

Stonehenge is the ancient world’s most famous and mysterious monument. Its origins and purpose have puzzled historians for centuries. Why was this extraordinary monument built on a seemingly ordinary plain? Who visited the stones? And what did they do there? Now, using laser scanning, carbon dating and forensic technologies, archaeologists are finally piecing together the full story of the stones. The result is a tale of ancient magic and arcane ritual, acts of remembrance and brutal murder, that reveals Stonehenge was more famous and more ancient than anyone ever imagined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices