Perched on the uplands of Salisbury Plain, the megaliths of Stonehenge offer one of the most recognizable outlines of any ancient structure. For millennia, viewers have puzzled over whether it is a place of worship, sacrificial arena, or a giant calendar. Delving into the nature and history of Stonehenge, Francis Pryor's history—which features vintage art and photographs throughout—places the enigmatic monument in a wider cultural context, bringing acute insight into how scholars, writers, artists, and even neo-pagans have interpreted the mystery over the centuries.