Documentaries
Professor Alice Roberts & archaeologist Matt Williams are at the Salisbury Museum to look at Marden Henge, the communal sweat lodges & feasting remains that illuminate the lost rituals of Stonehenge. They show you an archaelogical dig in real time and explain how they work out what they have found. [49 minutes].
SOURCE: Digging for Britain's Secrets, Series 4 Episode 1: West, (2017) SBS ONE, Sydney, from ClickView.
What was the true purpose of Stonehenge? Bones excavated from the site suggest it may have been used as a temple for the dead.
SOURCE: ‘Winter solstice’ 2010, Stonehenge, Vodcast, The History Channel, accessed 9 August 2018, <https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/stonehenge/videos/winter-solstice>.
Use the reference above, but don't forget to substitute the date YOU watched the video.
Just how was Stonehenge created? Aliens? Giants? Merlin? The simple truth is that it was made by human ingenuity – which, in its own way, is even more magical!
Source: 2017, How was Stonehenge created?, online video, 10 August, accessed 9 August 2018, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy0CfYd1hWg>.
eBooks [Read online]
What Was Stonehenge For? by
Stonehenge is one of the archaeological mysteries of the world. Experts are not entirely certain why Stonehenge was built, but there are clues that have aided them in working toward discovering its true purpose. Readers will learn about some of the theories archaeologists have about Stonehenge's past and how there is not enough evidence to support their theories entirely. Maps, sidebars, and full-color photographs supplement information in the text to spark readers' interest in learning more about Stonehenge.
Call Number: eBOOKISBN: 9781502627957Publication Date: 2017
Stonehenge by
An exploration of Stonehenge that discusses possible reasons it was built, how it may have been constructed, and who built the monument.
Call Number: eBOOKISBN: 9781601523051Publication Date: 2008
Stonehenge by
Stonehenge in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy legend of Stonehenge--from history to speculation to scientific explanation. This book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes wild facts (almost too strange to believe!) hold the readers' interest. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance vocabulary and comprehension.
Call Number: eBOOKISBN: 9781534109643Publication Date: 2018
12 Ancient Mysteries by
Examines 12 of the most engaging ancient mysteries. Each spread provides information about a mystery and its ancient and recent discoveries paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider.
Call Number: eBOOKISBN: 9781621434573Publication Date: 2017
Websites with a lot of information
- What is Stonehenge?
From BBC Bitesize History - contains an interactive, information and photographs.
- Stonehenge
From History.com
This website has lots of resources. You will get a good understanding of Stonehenge using it.
- Stonehenge research
From the English heritage website. The full history of research done on the site.
Hint: Scroll down the page for "Future research questions".
- Stonehenge: Origins of those who built world-famous monument revealed by groundbreaking scientific researchFrom The Independent newspaper. Contains a lot of information from a variety of sources.
Websites
- Bones found at Stonehenge belonged to people from WalesFrom The Guardian's archaeology reporter. new scientific evidence. The actual scientific report is placed here under "Websites harder to read"
- Stonehenge facts!From National Geographic very brief and easy.
- Stonehenge -- World Heritage Site -- National GeographicFrom National Geographic travel. Photographs of Stonehenge.
- We may have cracked the mystery of Stonehenge.From BBC Britain, a travel series.
- Building Stonehenge 'may have been ceremonial celebration'Source: BBC news - 9 March 2018
- Article | OPEN | Published: 02 August 2018 Strontium isotope analysis on cremated human remains from Stonehenge support links with west WalesThe original scientific report of the new findings on the Stonehenge site. Published 2 August 2018
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