(2006) History's Mysteries: The Enduring Mystery of Stonehenge

For 5,000 years the sacred site of Stonehenge has stood on the plain of Salisbury, a silent witness to the world's history. Though the elements have taken their toll on the giant stones that comprise the prehistoric circle, a myriad of mysteries remain. Who built Stonehenge? Was it the Druids or Merlin the Magician? Why was it built? Was it a landing pad for UFOs? An altar for human sacrifices? An astronomical computer? Modern Technology, combined with the sciences of anthropology, archeology andastronomy have provided us with a glimpse of the life...and death of the Stonehenge people. Via interviews with world-famous archeologist and Stonehenge expert, Dr. Aubrey Burl, Clews Everand, Director of the Stonehenge Site, Dr. Leslie Ellen Jones, professor of Celtic Studies at Harvard, and engineer Don Klipstein, who will soon build a new replica of Stonehenge, we will explore many of the lingering mysteries that have enchanted and enthralled us for five millennia.