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Megalithomania : artists, antiquarians, and archaeologists at the old stone monuments / by Michell, John F.;
Subjects: Megalithic monuments.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Earth magic / by Hitching, Francis.(CARDINAL)128847;
Bibliography: pages 307-311.
Subjects: Megalithic monuments.; Prehistoric peoples.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The ancient stones speak : a journey to the world's most mysterious megalithic sites / by Zink, David,1927-(CARDINAL)507604;
Bibliography: pages 192-199.
Subjects: Archaeoastronomy.; Megalithic monuments.; Occultism.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Sacred places [videorecording] /
Originally broadcast on television as an episode of "Ancient mysteries" in 1997.Throughout the course of history, human beings have built incredible monuments and mysterious buildings to mark the passing of time, to track the movements of the heavens, and to honor and glorify their gods and kings. In this program, "Ancient mysteries" takes a globe-spanning journey to some of the most extraordinary and moving of these famed sites. From the massive temples at Machu Picchu to the megalithic statues on Easter Island, this is an up-close look at some of humankind's most impressive achievements. Learn how and why these monuments were created, and discover the latest findings and theories with leading archaeologists and scholars.Not rated.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Megalithic monuments.; Monuments.; Sacred space.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The monument builders / by Wernick, Robert.; Time-Life Books.(CARDINAL)137698;
Bibliography: pages 156-157.
Subjects: Megalithic monuments;
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The Old stones : a field guide to the megalithic sites of Britain and Ireland / by Burnham, Andy,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 404-406) and index."A wonderful guide to the many megaliths of Britain's Neolithic and Bronze Age." --Mike Parker Pearson, Professor of British Later Prehistory at UCL. This is the most comprehensive and thought-provoking field guide ever published to the iconic standing stones and prehistoric places of Britain and Ireland. The ultimate insiders' guide, it gives unparalleled insight into where to find prehistoric sites and how to understand them, by drawing on the knowledge, expertise and passion of the archaeologists, theorists, photographers and stones aficionados who contribute to the world's biggest megalithic website - the Megalithic Portal. Including over 30 maps and site plans and hundreds of colour photographs, it also contains scores of articles by a wide range of contributors, from archaeologists and archaeoastronomers to dowsers and geomancers, that will change the way you see these amazing survivals from our distant past. Locate over 1,000 of Britain and Ireland's most atmospheric prehistoric places, from recently discovered moorland circles to standing stones hidden in housing estates. Discover which sites could align with celestial bodies or horizon landmarks. Explore acoustic, colour and shadow theory to get inside the minds of the Neolithic and Bronze Age people who created these extraordinary places. Find out which sites have the most spectacular views, which are the best for getting away from it all and which have been immortalized in music. And don't forget to visit the Megalithic Portal website and get involved by posting your discoveries online.
Subjects: Megalithic monuments; Megalithic monuments; Stone circles.;
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Stonehenge / by Currie, Stephen,1960-author.(CARDINAL)370393;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-86) and index.The site -- The builders -- Construction -- Meaning and purpose -- Stonehenge today.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Megalithic monuments.; Megalithic monuments;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Secrets of the stones : the story of astro-archaeology / by Michell, John F.;
Bibliography: pages 90-91.
Subjects: Archaeoastronomy.; Archaeology; Megalithic monuments.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Megaliths : the ancient stone monuments of England and Wales / by Corio, David.(CARDINAL)657505; Corio, Lai Ngan.(CARDINAL)689055;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-172) and index.The stones of time -- The antiquarian tradition -- The west -- The south -- The north -- Wales and the borders.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Megalithic monuments; Megalithic monuments; Megalithic monuments; Megalithic monuments;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Stonehenge / by Capek, Michael,author.(CARDINAL)383394;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-107) and index.If stones could talk -- The antiquarians -- Searching for a pattern -- The Victorians -- Protecting the stones -- More discoveries -- Stonehenge decoded? -- Stonehenge for all -- The Riverside Project Timeline -- Digging up the facts.This title examines the exploration and study of the famous monument Stonehenge. The book explores the monuments' creation, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts.1100L
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Megalithic monuments.; Megalithic monuments;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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