What did Stonehenge actually mean to the people who built it?
In short: Neil Wilkin and Susan Greaney examine the history and significance of Stonehenge, exploring its deep connections to Bronze Age Britain and the wider European continent through the monument itself and related artifacts.
Stonehenge remains a central mystery of the ancient world. By looking at the monument alongside specific Bronze Age objects, this discussion highlights how the site was not an isolated structure but part of a broader network of cultural and social exchange.
The conversation features insights from Susan Greaney, a Senior Properties Historian at English Heritage, who helps contextualize the site's importance within the landscape and its relationship to the continent during the Bronze Age.
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