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A remarkable new study suggests the sizeable rocks that comprise Stonehenge did not arrive at the site via glaciers and, instead, were likely brought there by the ancient monument's human creators. The intriguing determination, which upends a popular theory surrounding the megalith's origins, was reportedly developed by researchers from Australia's Curtin University using what they described as "advanced mineral 'fingerprinting' techniques." Specifically, the scientists examined hundreds of microscopic crystals found in the rivers surrounding Stonehenge to see if they matched what should have been found if glaciers had passed through the region, and ultimately saw no evidence for the proverbial ice carriage hypothesis.
More on this enlightening story at the Coast to Coast AM website.