William Stukeley

William Stukeley was an English antiquarian and historian, born in 1687 and known for his studies of prehistoric monuments in Britain. He is best remembered for his work on Stonehenge and Avebury, where he conducted detailed observations and interpretations of these sites. Stukeley's writings blended archaeology, history, and early scientific methods, helping to ignite interest in ancient cultures and megalithic structures. He was also a follower of Isaac Newton and promoted the idea that ancient peoples were highly knowledgeable. His contributions laid important groundwork for modern archaeology and the understanding of ancient British history.