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Stonehenge Has a Traffic Problem

Stonehenge Has a Traffic Problem

FromOverheard at National Geographic


Stonehenge Has a Traffic Problem

FromOverheard at National Geographic

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The 4,500-year-old Stonehenge attracts hordes of tourists—and massive congestion. To alleviate traffic, the British government is considering a plan to build a tunnel under the monument, but historians and modern Druids alike are concerned that the development could damage artifacts critical to understanding the ancient stone circle.
For more information on this episode, visit natgeo.com/overheard.

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Did you know that some pieces of Stonehenge may have come from even older artifacts? Take a look at our article on the subject.

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We only scraped the surface when it comes to Stonehenge. Roff Smith wrote a piece for the August issue of the magazine that digs into the ancient past of the site as well as its modern issues, and you can read more about how Reuben captured the spirit of the world heritage site using a drone.
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Released:
Jul 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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