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Sleepy History

Stonehenge

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

History, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.5878 Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

For centuries, a mysterious stone structure has captured the imagination of travelers, historians, and dreamers alike: Stonehenge. Shrouded in legend and steeped in ancient mystery, this iconic monument has stood the test of time. But who built it, and why? What secrets do its stones hold? Tonight, journey back to ancient history as we uncover the origins, myths, and cultural significance of Stonehenge, all while guiding you into a peaceful sleep. Narrated by: Simon Mattacks Written by: Alexandra Turney About Sleepy History  Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep.  Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠ Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Thank you for being a dedicated listener of Sleepy History.

0:05.6

It means the world to all of us behind the scenes.

0:09.9

We always want to take care of our beloved listeners.

0:14.6

That's why we're currently offering a 90-day free trial on all premium subscriptions,

0:22.6

including Sleepy History Premium

0:24.8

and the entire Slumber Studios Network bundle.

0:29.9

That's right.

0:31.5

If you sign up during the month of October,

0:35.3

you'll be able to listen completely ad-free and get instant access to a bonus

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episode, which is already available and waiting for you in the premium feed. Try it free for a few

0:51.2

months and see if the premium experience helps your sleep before you fully commit.

0:58.6

Don't wait, though, because the 90-day free trial is only available during the month of October.

1:06.3

Just go to slumberstudios.com slash premium.

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That's slumberstudios.com slash premium. That's slumber studios.com slash premium. Or if you're on Apple podcasts, you can sign up directly in the app. Thank you so much, my friend, and sweet dreams.

1:29.5

You can probably picture it in your mind.

1:33.4

A majestic circle of tall stones, with another ring of stones in the middle.

1:41.5

But while the physical structure of Stonehenge is familiar to most of us, its history is rather mysterious.

1:51.8

Who built Stonehenge? How and why did they build it?

1:58.9

Was it for rituals, religious gatherings, or something else?

2:04.6

There are no simple answers to these questions, but we'll look at what we know and what we don't

2:15.6

and go through some of the most intriguing theories. So just relax and let your mind drift as we explore the sleepy history of Stonehenge The story of Stonehenge is full of mystery, speculation and competing theories. But let's start with what we do know. Stonehenge is located on Salisbury

2:56.4

Plain in Wiltshire in southern England. Salisbury Plain has about 90 miles west of London.

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