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Myths: Great Mysteries of Humanity

Myths exist from every period in human history and remain powerful even centuries after they are first told. But how much truth is there to myths, and can we separate fact from fiction? Each episode of the riveting series Myths: The Greatest Mysteries of Humanity examines these questions with the assistance of scientists and hobby researchers. Archaeologists uncover ancient graves and go on underwater expeditions in locations across the globe. Follow in their footsteps as they head to ancient Egypt or disappear into the middle of The Bermuda Triangle. From biblical stories such as The Holy Grail, to historical mysteries such as The Search for Attila's Tomb, to modern urban legends such as Werewolves, the series explores inexplicable events and ancient legends.

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9. Megalithic Monuments

7.0Jun 12, 2023 · 50 min

Stonehenge - one of England's most famous monuments. Here, massive slabs of stone rest on ashlars up to 8m high for thousands of years. Thousands of visitors come here year after year to see them for themselves. But the stone giants weighing several tonnes are by no means the only structures of their kind. From stone rows and circles to dolmens, megalithic tombs and menhirs, these mysterious megaliths can be found all across Europe. They have long been considered the work of giants, the devil or aliens. Nowadays, researchers know these massive stone monuments were built by Neolithic people over 4,000 years ago. However, they left no written sources behind - how and why these structures were built remains a mystery to this day. Now, researchers are close to uncovering the secret behind them.