The Universe

S08E01 Stonehenge

Stonehenge, one of the world's most enigmatic landmarks, has graced a Southern England plain for 5,000 years. But what is its true purpose? In this episode, we delve into the theory that it served as a prehistoric observatory for astronomers of the past. These early priest-astronomers might have interpreted the intricate movements of the Sun and Moon, identifying celestial patterns that wouldn’t be recognized for millennia. Additionally, these ancient shamans could have been the first to forecast eclipses, using their observations to predict cosmic events.