When does the live stream on Stonehenge take place?

The event takes place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Where can I participate in the event?

The event is offered as a vhs.wissen live online stream. Registration is done through the Volkshochschule Fürth.

How much does participation cost?

Participation costs 3.00 Euros according to event information.

Who guides through the special exhibition?

The virtual special exhibition is guided by Dr. Heiner Schwarzberg, a prehistoric archaeologist and head of the Prehistory Department at the Archaeological State Collection in Munich.

What topics will be covered?

The focus is on the development of Stonehenge, the people behind the structure, original archaeological finds, and modern research findings related to the over 5000-year-old site.

Discovering Stonehenge Anew: Archaeology, Monuments and Secrets in the Digital Museum Experience

Name: Stonehenge. Ancient Secrets, New Discoveries
Start: 2026-09-30T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-30T21:00:00+02:00
Location: vhs Fürth

Stonehenge between Myth, Research and Human History

Stonehenge has fascinated for centuries as a monumental sign of a long-lost culture. The digital evening of the vhs.wissen live series leads directly into the special exhibition of the Archaeological State Collection on September 30, 2026, and opens new perspectives on the famous megalithic structure in England.

A virtual exploration with archaeological depth

Curator Dr. Heiner Schwarzberg guides the audience through the exhibition STONEHENGE. Ancient Secrets, New Discoveries via live stream. The focus is on modern research findings, original artifacts, and the development of the site, which was created and used by humans over 5000 years ago.

Monumental forms and the traces of an early society

The atmosphere of the exhibition is created in the digital space through the connection of imagery, archaeological analysis, and narrative mediation. Stonehenge appears not only as a mysterious stone circle but as a complex testimony of prehistoric architecture, social organization, and religious concepts. The monumental forms refer to an era when communal work, astronomical observation, and ritual practice were closely interconnected.

Archaeology as cultural education

The lecture combines scientific expertise with vivid presentation. Dr. Heiner Schwarzberg is a prehistoric archaeologist and heads the Prehistory Department at the Archaeological State Collection in Munich. His virtual tour makes current archaeological methods understandable and shows how finds, landscapes, materiality, and research results come together to create a differentiated picture of the past.

An evening for curious explorers

The artistic experience of this event lies in the aesthetic experience of monumental stones as well as in the intellectual movement between myth and verifiable research. The digital exhibition exploration is suitable for those interested in history, museum enthusiasts, and anyone who is passionate about prehistoric cultures, archaeology, and the history of Europe.

Conclusion

This live stream offers an insightful access to Stonehenge and the special exhibition of the Archaeological State Collection. Anyone who wants to experience the enigmatic aura of the stone circle, original findings, and new scientific interpretations up close should not miss this evening of cultural education.