EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 14 MIN
Was Stonehenge stolen from the Irish?
from The Incomparable History Of Ireland · host Lauren
Send us Fan MailThe story originated in the 12th century with Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae ("History of the Kings of Britain"). In this fictional work, he claimed: A "Giant's Dance" stone circle originally stood on Mount Killaraus in Ireland and possessed magical, healing properties.King Aurelius Ambrosius sought to move the stones to England as a memorial for fallen soldiers.Merlin the wizard used his magic to transport the stones across the sea to Salisbury Plain after the king's army failed to move them with manpower alone. Support the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
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Send us Fan Mail The story originated in the 12th century with Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae ("History of the Kings of Britain"). In this fictional work, he claimed: A "Giant's Dance" stone circle originally stood on Mount Killaraus in Ireland and possessed magical, healing properties.King Aurelius Ambrosius sought to move the stones to England as a memorial for fallen soldiers.Merlin the wizard used his magic to transport the stones across the sea to Salisbury Plain ...
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