Movie Matinee: Secrets of Stonehenge

Movie Matinee: Secrets of Stonehenge
Tuesday, January 20th, 1:00 p.m.

Dating back to the late Stone Age, Stonehenge remains one of the most iconic—and enigmatic—monuments in human history. Each year, more than a million visitors travel to England to stand before its towering stones, yet the true purpose and builders of this ancient monument continue to spark debate and fascination. A new wave of archaeological discoveries has opened an exciting chapter in Stonehenge research. With exclusive access to excavations at Bluestonehenge—a newly uncovered stone circle located just a mile away—NOVA follows cutting-edge investigations seeking answers to age-old questions. How did prehistoric people quarry, transport, shape, and raise these massive stones? And what rituals or beliefs inspired such an extraordinary feat?

Join a new generation of researchers as they uncover fresh clues and piece together the evolving story behind one of the world’s greatest archaeological mysteries. The film runs approximately 53 minutes, is rated G, free and open to the public, and is made possible through Kanopy.