Stonehenge: Untangling Britain’s Greatest Pre‑historical Enigma

In this episode we trace the construction of Stonehenge from its earliest earthworks through the transport of massive sarsens and distant bluestones, examine its astronomical alignments, and explore the social rituals that might have animated its use. We weigh modern scientific evidence against centuries of myth, and look at how contemporary conservation decisions balance heritage protection with public access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices