Watch Explore Stonehenge & Easter Island with Brien Foerster

Explore Stonehenge & Easter Island with Brien Foerster is a fascinating documentary that takes us on a journey to explore two of the most mysterious places on Earth. The film is hosted by Brien Foerster, a renowned writer, researcher and expert on ancient cultures, who leads us on an intense, thrilling and informative trip to discover the secrets behind these enigmatic sites.

The movie starts with a visit to Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. Brien Foerster provides us a brief history of the site and the many theories about its construction, purpose and significance. He talks about the different stages of its construction, the materials used, and the rituals that could have taken place within its circle of massive stones. We also learn about the alignment of the stones with the solstices, the astronomical knowledge of the builders and the possible astronomical, religious or ceremonial functions of the site.

The journey then takes us to Easter Island, an isolated volcanic island in the South Pacific Ocean, also known as Rapa Nui. The film explores the Moai statues, the unique rock carvings that dot the landscape of the island, that have mystified visitors for centuries. Brien Foerster takes us on a tour around the island, explaining the theories about the construction of the Moai, and the mystery behind their placement around the island. We also see the artifacts, artifacts and ancient buildings still remaining on the island, and learn how the Easter Island culture evolved over the centuries despite its isolation.

The film explores the ongoing debate about the true origins of the islanders, which descend from a Polynesian culture, and the impact of the arrival of the Europeans on their way of life. We also get a glimpse of the modern day Easter Island culture and the challenges it faces as a society and a culture.

As well as explorations of Stonehenge and Easter Island, the film also includes interviews with experts of both cultures, presenting their hypotheses, theories and analysis of the two sites as well as their historical and archeo-astronomical significance.

The documentary offers stunning aerial shots of both sites, presenting some unique and never before seen angles of both Stonehenge and Easter Island, which gives a new view of the sites previously hidden from views of the public.

Explore Stonehenge & Easter Island with Brien Foerster is an intriguing and fascinating movie that includes a wealth of information about these two enigmatic places. The movie manages to take us through centuries of history, social and cultural evolution, astronomy, architecture and religion. The host, Brien Foerster, is both articulate, informative and authoritative in his presentation of the material, and his passion for both cultures is infectious.

Overall, Explore Stonehenge & Easter Island with Brien Foerster is a must-see movie for anyone interested in ancient cultures and their mysteries. It is a stunning look into the past that offers some new insights into the making of these two remarkable sites.

Explore Stonehenge & Easter Island with Brien Foerster is a 2018 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.