Lisa Bitel is a Professor of Religion and a Medieval historian specializing in Britain and Ireland. and is the author of her new book ‘Otherworld’. Join Chris and Lisa as they explore some favourite stories and discuss how best to contintinue the transmission of these wonderful tales, from the deep past, to an audience today….
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The Uí Máine Project~ A Conversation with Liam Kildea, Nicola Bowes and Paula Sharkey.
Designed to protect and celebrate the unique Karst landscape of South Roscommon and its embedded mythologies and stories, the Uí Máine community project has grown and developed from the inspired work of three main groups, The Celtic Eye art group, the Karst Farming group and the Taughmaconnell Hall, community. Join Chris as she discovers more…
Otherworld ~ Nine tales of early Irish literature by Lisa M. Bitel
I am so glad to have found this book! Lisa Bitel includes nine stories, each of which have a connection to the ever-present Otherworld of memory and imagination. Many of these stories are not well known outside the source translations and they are also some of my favourites, all well worth the telling. Lisa tackles…
Samhain Special: Corpse Carrying For Beginners
An Acallam na nÉces Samhain Special In this seasonal special, the Story Archaeologists compare two stories of Samhain. But what could such stories tell us about life 100 or even 1,000 years ago? Find out as the Story Archaeologists, Chrus and Isolde, go digging one dark night. I am reposting this episode, one of my…
Chris’s Ramble 14: Introducing Banbha
Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha….
Exploring Samhain: A glimpse into the past
The festival of Samhain, is one that has been celebrated, in one form or another, for a very long time. In the early Irish stories it was a time for gatherings and feasting. But how has it changed in more recent times? Join Chris as she explores The ‘Schools’ Folklore collection” finding some fascinating Halloween…
The Rider on the River ~ Gallery.
Sequana’s Healing temple at the Source of the River Seine The Source of the Severn and the Lydney temple. Or visit the Story Archaeology page: The Romano British temple at Lydney The site was excavated by Mortimer Wheeler and his wife Tessa, in 1920’s I have also always been also interested in the influence this…
Chris’ Ramble 12: The Rider on the River
This ‘Ramble’ is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of…
Chris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic Stone
New Scientific evidence supporting the origin of the altar stone at Stonhenge supports a better understanding of the of societal connections and collaborative co-operation to be found between the communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode
Celtic Eye ~ Events and updates
The brilliant Celtic Eye Art Group have been extremely active so far this year and I wanted to post an update on just a few of their recent artistic and environmental projects. Back in February, The Celtic Eye Art Group celebrated Saint Brigid with a collection of Art work, Poetry, Herbal/Folklore & a St Brigid’s…