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Was Stonehenge built using pig fat?
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Stonehenge has puzzled people for centuries. What was the purpose of such a massive rock formation? And how were people able to move such large boulders from quarries 50-150 km away? As scientists and archaeologists have learned more though, a new mystery has appeared: why is there such a high concentration of pig fat on pottery found in the area? Join us this week as Charlie explores a new paper looking at how pig fat may have facilitated the construction of this famous, mysterious site.
Check out the paper, news articles, and more at www.paperboyspodcast.com.
Like the show? Want more every month? Fan of universal constants? Check out www.patreon.com/paperboyspod!
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Manage episode 238656158 series 2429091
Stonehenge has puzzled people for centuries. What was the purpose of such a massive rock formation? And how were people able to move such large boulders from quarries 50-150 km away? As scientists and archaeologists have learned more though, a new mystery has appeared: why is there such a high concentration of pig fat on pottery found in the area? Join us this week as Charlie explores a new paper looking at how pig fat may have facilitated the construction of this famous, mysterious site.
Check out the paper, news articles, and more at www.paperboyspodcast.com.
Like the show? Want more every month? Fan of universal constants? Check out www.patreon.com/paperboyspod!
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