Secrets of the Stonehenge Skeletons

Secrets of the Stonehenge Skeletons

2013•7.0/10

Documentary

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7.0/10(1)

It's Britains greatest prehistoric monument but for millennia the origins of Stonehenge have remained a mystery. Now, archaeologist Mike Parker Pearson believes he has found vital clues that could help unravel the puzzle. Buried beneath the stones are ancient bodies, and a research team let by the professor has been granted permission to analyse them for the first time as they search for the truth.

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Oxford Scientific Films

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EN

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Jim Carter

Jim Carter

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Mike Parker Pearson

Mike Parker Pearson

Self - Archaeologist

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