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The Mysterious Michigan Stonehenge

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Episode 49: The Mysterious Michigan Stonehenge

Stone circles found in many places in the world are remnants of the Neolithic Age and are predominantly found in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Most people are familiar with Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in England. It was built about 5,000 years ago and continues to make the curious wonder – who and why. The 300 stone circles found in Britain and Ireland are interesting, and people have been seeking answers about them for thousands of years. But what about a Stonehenge in Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay? A recently discovered Stonehenge on the North American continent is amazing news and fires up a whole new line of inquiry.

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English Heritage. Avebury https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/avebury

English Heritage. Castlerigg Stone Circle https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castlerigg-stone-circle/history/

Exploring Lake Michigan’s 10,000 Year Old “Stonehenge”: Journey Into the Past https://medium.com/the-masterpiece/exploring-lake-michigans-10-000-year-old-stonehenge-journey-into-the-past-8afd6594e642

Holley, Mark. 2019. https://holleyarchaeology.com/index.php/the-truth-about-the-stonehenge-in-lake-michigan/

Jana, Rosalind. Stonehenge and the eerie allure of ancient stone circles. June 2022. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20220615-stonehenge-and-the-eerie-allure-of-ancient-stone-circles

Mardenfeld, Sandra. Sept. 2020. https://www.grunge.com/253934/the-truth-about-the-stonehenge-replica-in-lake-michigan/

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Shavit, Joseph. 9000-year-old ‘Stonehenge-like’ monument discovered in Lake Michigan. The Brighterside of News. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/9000-year-old-stonehenge-like-monument-discovered-in-lake-michigan/ar-AA1rPaHF

The Archaeologist. January 24, 2023 https://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/9000-year-old-stonehenge-like-structure-found-under-lake-michigan

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The Mysterious Michigan Stonehenge

Valerie Winans is a graduate of Northwestern Michigan College, a retired state government manager, and a former campground host in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Valerie is the author of four books: Alaska’s Savage River: Inside Denali National Park and Preserve, Road Trip with Remington Beagle: Michigan to Alaska and Back, and A Hero’s Journey: Life Lessons From A Dog And His Friends, and The Extraordinary Life of Edwin B. Winans: From the Stampede for Gold in California to the Capitol of Michigan. A writer of both fiction and non-fiction, her books are written to inform and entertain readers of all ages. She currently resides with her husband in Traverse City, Michigan. More information can be found at www.valeriewinans.com.

 

Summer Solstice Mysteries

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Episode 39: Summer Solstice Mysteries

The Summer Solstice, the day marking the longest period of daylight in the year, has been celebrated across the globe since time immemorial. The significance of this celestial event transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, weaving a tapestry of traditions, myths, and scientific observations. Here, we explore six captivating mysteries linked to the solstice. These mysteries include the solstice alignment at Stonehenge, the legend of the Phoenix, Midsummer’s Eve and its supernatural beliefs, the ancient Egyptian connection, Native American Sun Dances, and the secrets of the Nordic Midsummer Pole.

 

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Evan Swensen, book publisher, editor, author, and Author Masterminds charter member along with his wife, Lois, publishes books by authors worldwide. He has been the publisher and editor of Alaska Outdoors magazine and producer of Alaska Outdoors television show and outdoor videos, and host of Alaska Outdoor Radio Magazine. He has been an Alaska resident since 1957.

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