Overview
Stonehenge, that most mega of megaliths, has inspired literature, art, and naked dancing in abundance since its creation nearly five millennia ago. Gathering information gleaned from years of investigation, this volume peeks into the inner circle of the sacred structure, revealing a wealth of theories about its existence; the centuries of planning that went into building it; and an explanation of why it is a temple to the sun. Find out who continues to worship at this mystical monument—and which rock bands have embarrassed themselves with onstage replicas. Of course, there’s an answer to the most important question of all: How do I get there?
Synopsis
A romance for some scholars, a headache for others, this most mega of megaliths has inspired literature, art and naked dancing in abundance since its inception nearly 5000 years ago. Suffused with atmosphere, these baffling blocks of stone will mesmerise us for as long as they stay standing. The Stonehenge Companion revels in the Summer Solstice and feels the grass beneath its feet as it cavorts into the inner circle of the sacred and secretive structure. Unearthing the teeming years of investigation that have been ploughed into the site, the book profiles the scholars and creative minds that the stone circle has fascinated and provides answers to such granite-heavy questions as How do you get there?