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Eclipses Used To Be Terrifying
Because eclipses are powerful and frightening events, ancient cultures went to great lengths to understand eclipses, leading to remarkably accurate predictions and helping invent the science of astronomy.
SciShow
5 Ancient Structures with Amazing Acoustics
Many ancient sites had some truly amazing effects on sound waves, suggesting that early cultures may have built spaces to evoke certain sensation. And by studying the acoustics of these structures, we can learn new things about the...
SciShow
The Past, Present, and Future of Carbon Dating | Compilation
Carbon dating is a lot more than just getting the age of a dinosaur bone. We can learn a lot about the world through its use, and it turns out, we have.
SciShow
What Science Has Taught Us About Stonehenge
Over the years, lots of explanations have been proposed as the origin of Stonehenge, including lost technologies, outright magic, and — of course — aliens. What do we actually know about this prehistoric mystery?
Curated Video
Protecting Stonehenge: Plans for a Tunnel to Preserve the Ancient Monument
This video discusses the ongoing public inquiry in Britain regarding plans to redevelop and protect Stonehenge, one of the world's most famous ancient monuments. The proposed plan includes the construction of a 2-kilometer tunnel to hide...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Stonehenge
STONEHENGE THE SUN IS REVEALED FROM BEHIND THE SCUDDING CLOUDS AND BATHES THE LICHEN COVERED STONES. THEY WERE DRAGGED HERE FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF WALES AND THE MARKS OF THE ANCIENT STONE CUTTERS ARE CLEARLY SEEN ESPECIALLY ON SOME THAT...
Curated Video
History of Easter Island for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Easter Island, its discovery, and the history of people who lived there along with the giant carved heads, the moai.
Wonderscape
What Was Stonehenge's Purpose? Exploring Theories and Rituals
Discover the many theories about Stonehenge’s purpose, from its potential role as an ancient calendar to a site for religious rituals and burials. Learn about the evidence pointing to ceremonies, feasts, and even possible healing...
Wonderscape
How Was Stonehenge Built? Unraveling the Ancient Techniques
Delve into the mysteries of how Stonehenge was constructed over 1,500 years by Neolithic builders. Learn about the possible methods used to transport massive bluestones over 180 miles, shape the sarsen stones, and assemble the iconic...
Wonderscape
The Enigmatic Origins and Purpose of Stonehenge
Journey into the mystery of Stonehenge, the ancient monument built over 5,000 years ago in England. Learn about the possible purposes of this prehistoric structure, from celestial calendar to burial ground, and the impressive feat of...
Wonderscape
Unearthing Secrets Beneath Stonehenge
Explore the groundbreaking discovery of prehistoric pits beneath Stonehenge and learn how researchers used advanced geophysical tools to uncover evidence of early hunter-gatherer activity. Understand the challenges ancient people faced...
Wonderscape
Stonehenge: Ancient Gateway to the Heavens
Discover Stonehenge, a 5,000-year-old stone monument in Southern England that served as both a calendar and a place for ancient star gazers. Learn how early people engineered this massive structure and its significance during the summer...
Curated Video
Uncovering an Ancient Civilization in Ontario's McDonald Lake
Divers working in the Halliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve in Ontario, Canada recently discovered a submerged, manmade ancient stone structure. This structure is estimated to be 5,000 to 10,000 years old, sparking theories of a...
Curated Video
The Mystery and Magic of Stonehenge: Unraveling the Secrets of an Ancient Wonder
Stonehenge, an ancient monument in England's Salisbury Plain, has puzzled historians for centuries. Built over thousands of years, its purpose remains a mystery, with theories ranging from a temple to an observatory for studying the...
Curated Video
Uncovering Ancient Secrets: Laser Scanning Reveals New Carvings at Stonehenge
This video discusses the recent discovery of previously unknown carvings on the stones of Stonehenge, using laser scanning technology. The archaeologists are now seeking permission to scan the entire site in hopes of uncovering more...
Weird History
Bizaare Facts About Druids
The Druids were either an intellectual class or priestly class of Celts living in Gaul (a region that encompassed the majority of Western Europe and the British isles) around 1200-600 BCE and beyond. While modern neo-Druids have a...
Religion for Breakfast
The Druids: What Do We Really Know?
The Druids. The mysterious Celtic religious specialists of ancient Ireland, Britain, and Northern Europe. But who were they really? What historical evidence corroborates their existence?
NASA
NASA | We Did All That in 50 Years!
Humans have always looked up at the sky. They used astronomy to track time, orient their cities, decide when to plant their crops, and even based their religious practices on their celestial world. But there was much more to learn.
NASA
NASA | From Stonehenge to STEREO
Humans have always wanted to learn about the Sun, but our understanding of our favorite star has changed through the centuries. In prepartion for Sun360, when the STEREO spacecrafts will provide the first uninterrupted view of the Sun,...
AllTime 10s
10 Archaeological Discoveries That Rewrote History
These 10 amazing archaeological discoveries changed the way we think about the modern world! From finding the first ever computer to finding ancient humans the size of Hobbits.
Next Animation Studio
Stonehenge mystery:'Superhenge' megaliths believed to be Neolithic ritual site
In what may prove to be the largest Neolithic site ever discovered in Britain, and possibly in Europe, archeologists have found a row of 90 megaliths near Stonehenge. The 4,500-year-old stones, which are up to 15 feet tall and five feet...
Press Association
Cars make there way past Stonehenge as Easter getaway continues
Cars make their way along the A303 past Stonehenge in Wiltshire as the getaway continues for the Easter weekend. Around 2.6 million car journeys are expected to be made on Good Friday, as strong winds from the Spanish-named Storm Nelson...
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English Heritage Launch Stonehenge Hot Air Balloon Competition
English Heritage Launch Stonehenge Hot Air Balloon Competition