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Stonehenge Has a Traffic Problem
Stonehenge Has a Traffic Problem
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2022
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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.
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SHOW NOTES
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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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Now that you’ve heard about Alice Zoo’s and Reuben Wu’s photography, want to see it for yourself? Check out Alicezoo.com and ReubenWu.com.
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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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For more information on this episode, visit natgeo.com/overheard.
SHOW NOTES
Want more?
Did you know that some pieces of Stonehenge may have come from even older artifacts? Take a look at our article on the subject.
Also explore
Now that you’ve heard about Alice Zoo’s and Reuben Wu’s photography, want to see it for yourself? Check out Alicezoo.com and ReubenWu.com.
For subscribers
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jul 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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