Stonehenge Dug Up, Druids NOT Hopping Mad

Stonehenge last saw the shovel hit ground (that we know about) over half a century ago during excavations in 1964. It is the usual mysterious qualities yet again that have brought archaeologist to dig here and this time they have the backing of the Druids who have adopted the World Heritage Site as their ritualistic home. In fact the Druids have given archaeologists and other investigators their blessing. Bluestones; according to Dr. Simon Thurley are key to understanding the purpose and meaning of Stonehenge. There are so many facts and myths concerning Stonehenge that most archaeologists don't know what is right or wrong so I am excited to follow this story. I have always been fascinated with being part of an archaeological excavation at Stonehenge, how great it must be to be out there in the beautiful weather that Wiltshire has to offer at this time of year....plus all the tourists staring at you. As a tourist it is a great time to see Stonehenge. Monitors have been set up in tents for the curious. The BBC will be doing a a special documentary on the dig...hopefully this reaches stateside in some form. Hit the link for the story from The Independent.

The Secret of Stonehenge [The Independent]