Jun 06, 2019 by national geographic staff on friday, june 21, 2019, thousands of people will gather at stonehenge to watch the sunrise on summer solstice, a ritual that has endured for thousands of years. Stonehenge theories with nigel tufnel of spinal tap part 4 national geographic duration. New findings have shed light on how some of stonehenges monoliths were extracted and transported. An archaeoastronomy debate was triggered by the 1963 publication of stonehenge decoded, by gerald hawkins an american astronomer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Journey back 4,500 years to unlock the secrets of the worlds most enduring archaeological mystery stonehenge. Sep 15, 2014 a massive experiment in virtual archeology has led to the mapping of 3,000 acres around stonehenge, and with it the discovery of a host of new information about the area, including over a dozen. It consists of a ring of standing stones, each around feet 4. Stonehenge has always been a mystery, but maybe we just werent looking for answers in the right place. My own view is that stonehenge indeed was started as a primitive astronomical observatory as first proposed by gerald hawkins in his 1988 book stonehenge decoded and then developed into a place of religious significance. May 30, 2008 professor mike parker pearson discusses the society which built stonehenge, in national geographic s world exclusive, stonehenge decoded. The first a ditch, bank and circle of bluestones was built 500 years earlier than previously thought, more. This is a great program if you want to learn some of the most recent research into. A new look at the astronomy and geometry of stonehenge.
I agree with rhe critics, such as archeologist richard atkinson, that it is difficult to see how stonehenge could be a. Rebuilding stonehenge national geographic on vimeo. I think they should have just left it as it was, but no use crying over spilled milk. That was the title chosen in 1965 by the american based astronomer gerald hawkins in making a claim that promoted a stonehenge archaeoastronomy from a total. National geographic explores the people, places and events of our world. This book provides a popular account of the stonehenge riverside projecta seven year series of excavations between 2003 and 2009 in and around stonehenge by a large team of. If you came here looking for the documentation wiki software instead head for. Follow video stonehenge decoded stonehenge decoded examines british archaeologist mike parker pearsons groundbreaking theory one that places this ancient monument at the centre of one the.
Archeologists use digital underground mapping to discover the. Stonehenge decoded presents worldrenowned archaeologists as they reveal a. Narrated jthe national geographic special called, stonehenge decoded. Gaul there is an island no smaller than sicily in the northern sea called hyperborea, so named because it is beyond the source of. New discovery solves a mystery of stonehenge national. Not always easy to follow the line of argument, and there are some fairly wild flights of fantasy too, but this is lucid and interesting for the most part, and a deeply influential book. Stonehenge is one of the most mysterious prehistoric sites known to us and for centuries its purpose has been the source of intense speculation. The stonehenge riverside project found that stonehenge was built in two phases. With donald sutherland, stoyan aleksiev, bogomil atanasov, fahradin fahradinov. Archaeologists believe england most iconic prehistoric ruin was built in several stages, with the earliest constructed 5,000 or more years ago. Stonehenge decoded details the discovery and excavation of a 4,500yearold. Watch stonehenge decoded videos online national geographic. In stonehenge complete, chapter 14, the moon behind the megaliths, chippindale begins.
Stonehenge decoded an astronomer examines one of the great puzzles of the ancient world year. Largest stoneage settlement found in northern europe may unravel mystery in stonehenge decoded only on national geographic channel. This book provides a popular account of the stonehenge riverside projecta seven year series of excavations between 2003 and 2009 in and. On your way out conclusion in conclusion, i learned that stonehenge is very interesting and there are many secrets of stonehenge. For centuries, stonehenge has been cloaked in mystery. About stonehenge decoded show national geographic channel. A massive experiment in virtual archeology has led to the mapping of 3,000 acres around stonehenge, and with it the discovery of a host of new information. Unlike the mayan archaeologist, hawkins could hardly be chastised. So, as of right now, the mysteries are all theories, waiting to be solved, and be proven fact. Stonehenge decoded denver public library overdrive. Stonehenge history estimated to have been built around 3100 bc near wiltshire, england features large stones made of bluestone and sarsen, each weighing 45 tons each and arranged in a circle with pillars in the middle.
But the most popular tale is that the druids used stonehenge for a place to practice their religious rites. Stonehenge decoded revisited gerald hawkins colette dowell ct. National geographic stonehenge decoded by christopher. Is the voice narrator of hgtvs paradise at any price. National geographic documentaries aired order all seasons. His problem was not a change of heart, but rather a lack of astronomical. A world leader in geography, cartography and exploration.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in wiltshire, england, two miles 3 km west of amesbury. Secrets of stonehenge, national geographic research by. Now, a team of archaeologists takes a hightech approach to find out, and their discoveries will exceed all expectations. Dec 11, 2017 science new findings have shed light on how some of stonehenges monoliths were extracted and transported. Spinal taps nigel tufnel shares his unorthodox views 01. In short, stonehenge is not one monument, built at one moment in history, but many built and rebuilt over many centuries. Through cgi, dramatic recreations and narration by donald sutherland, we. Hawkins claimed to observe numerous alignments, both lunar and solar. Nat geo news use our resources to learn more about stone quarries, or test yourself on your knowledge of stonehenge with todays 5question quick quiz teachers, scroll down for a short list of key resources in our teachers toolkit, including todays quick quiz and mapmaker. Another among countless tv narrations for national geographic, nature and nova he narrated.
The first really indepth study of stonehenge as an alleged archaeoastronomical site, based on the theories of alexander thom and lots of numbercrunching. Bbc travel we may have cracked the mystery of stonehenge. Secrets of stonehenge, national geographic research by prezi. Stonehenge has an opening in the henge earthwork facing northeast, and suggestions that particular significance was placed by its builders on the solstice and equinox points have followed. Bbc earth decoding the ancient astronomy of stonehenge. This program explores manic depression, obsessivecompulsive disorder.
Citing the 4thcentury bc historian hecataeus of abdera and certain others, diodorus says that in a land beyond the celts i. Anyone bold enough to call his book stonehenge decoded deserves to cause a stir. A new look at the astronomy and geometry of stonehenge ago, says not a single word about the sites possible geometrical properties and astronomical capabilities, apart from some comments on the main axis of the site. Professor mike parker pearson discusses the society which built stonehenge, in national geographics world exclusive, stonehenge decoded. National geographic stories take you on a journey thats always enlightening, often surprising, and unfailingly fascinating. Stonehenge decoded examines british archaeologist mike parker pearsons groundbreaking theory one that places this ancient monument at the centre of one. A guide to stonehenge and avebury, england national geographic. Examine a new groundbreaking theory, one that places this ancient monument at the centre of one of the largest prehistoric religious complexes in the world. Pages businesses medianews company national geographic tv videos stonehenge decoded. Stonehenge decoded photo gallery national geographic. Stonehenge decoded details the discovery and excavation of a 4,500yearold settlement less than two miles from stonehenge. With its stirring soundtrack and commanding narration, its initially unclear whether. Another among countless tv narrations for national geographic, nature and nova he narrated rise of the superstorm on nova on pbs.
Stonehenge decoded by hawkins, first edition abebooks. By that definition, it had no single purpose but had many. Jul 15, 2008 sumerians tell a very different version than the historians their words are inexplicable duration. If you came here looking for the documentation wiki software instead head for docuwiki started as an offspring of the mvgroup documentary forum in order to make the contents easier to find and index as well as browsing documentaries by subject or finding related entries. Stonehenge decoded examines british archaeologist mike parker pearson s groundbreaking theory one that places this ancient monument at the centre of one the largest prehistoric religious.
The stonehenge makeover was carried out from 1901 to 1964 1901, 1919, 1920, 1954 to 1958 and 1964. Examine a new groundbreaking theory, one that places this ancient monument at the centre of one. For centuries, people have wondered, theorised, intrigued and argued about who, or what, might have put an isolated collection of huge standing stones in the middle of the wiltshire countryside somewhere between five and six thousand years ago and for what purpose. The filmmakers utilize special effects in order to reconstruct the building of the structures. Docuwiki started as an offspring of the mvgroup documentary forum in order to make the contents easier to find and index as well as browsing documentaries by subject or finding related entries. National geographic showcases leading explorers, scientists, environmentalists, film makers and renowned photographers. He argued that stonehenge could have been used to predict eclipses. None of these are too hard to believe, while viewing stonehenge on a shivering, stormy night of rain, fog, and vague moonlight. Le gruyere cheese and 6 voice overs for star pro nutrition champions program. The stones are set within earthworks in the middle of the most dense complex of neolithic and bronze age monuments in england, including several hundred tumuli burial mounds. British archaeologist professor mike parker pearson unearths surprising evidence supporting a radical new vision of stonehenge. Sumerians tell a very different version than the historians their words are inexplicable duration. For example, the summer solstice sun rose close to the heel stone, and the suns first rays shone into the centre of the monument between the horseshoe arrangement. Spinal tap s nigel tufnel shares his unorthodox views 01.
Still others claim the danes erected it as their court royal. Stonehenge decoded national geographic channel canada. By national geographic staff on friday, june 21, 2019, thousands of people will gather at stonehenge to watch the sunrise on summer solstice, a ritual that has endured for thousands of years. This national geographic documentary attempts to trace the origins of the world famous stonehenge. Thanks to a recent discovery of a lost city just two miles from the famous stone circle, our understanding of this era is now transformed. Stonehenge decoded examines british archaeologist mike parker pearsons groundbreaking theory one that places this ancient monument at the centre of one the largest prehistoric religious. This is rebuilding stonehenge national geographic by graham reilly composer filmtv on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who. History documentary hosted by donald sutherland and published by national geographic in 2008 english narration cover information. Nat geo news use our resources to learn more about stone quarries, or test yourself on your knowledge of stonehenge with todays 5question quick quiz. The classical greek writer diodorus siculus 1st century bc may refer to stonehenge in a passage from his bibliotheca historica. Now, national geographic presents an exclusive look at groundbreaking evidence that places this ancient monument at the center of one the largest prehistoric religious complexes in the world. Then i checked national geographic, and they confirm the stonehenge rehabilitation natgeo so it looks to me that its not some big elaborate hoax. What can a new archaological find teach us about the mystery behind stonehenge.
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