History Extra podcast Prehistoric stone circles: everything you want to know
Aug 31, 2024
Join Vicki Cummings, co-author of the upcoming 'Stone Circles: A Field Guide', and David Musgrove as they unravel the mysteries of prehistoric stone circles. Discover how these monumental structures were built and their significance in Neolithic society. Cummings shares insights into the challenges of dating these ancient sites and the communal efforts behind their construction. Musgrove emphasizes the celestial alignments and the evolving purposes of these circles, highlighting their role in rituals and social gatherings.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Henges and Stone Circles
02:17 • 9min
Exploring the Origins and Transport of Stonehenge Stones
11:08 • 2min
The Cultural Significance of Neolithic Stone Circles
13:22 • 13min
The Intersection of Mobility and Monumentality in Ancient Cultures
26:43 • 2min
Exploring Prehistoric Stone Circles
28:28 • 8min