For centuries, Stonehenge was the subject of legends and myths populated by giants, wizards, and even aliens. The world was baffled by its existence-how did these strange massive rocks come to create a five thousand year old circular formation on Salisbury Plain? What in the World is Stonehenge? seeks to explore the extensive history of this prehistoric monument that attracts the attention of hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Topics covered will range from the first official excavation of Stonehenge to the modern research currently being conducted as well as the progress achieved in between. Other chapters will explore the role and importance of the structure throughout history, its exact physical characteristics, and the plethora of theories, legends, and myths constructed as a result of the monument's existence. What in the World is Stonehenge? is an in-depth exploration that strives to educate the general reader on the history and influence of this famous stone structure.