Story Archaeology combines the knowledge and skills of the storyteller with academic exploration of ancient texts. The main focus is the Irish tradition but at https://storyarchaeology.com, you will find an archive of podcast articles, stories and translations as well as new podcast conversations with people from around the world who have ‘Stories in the Landscape’ to share.
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Story Archaeology combines the knowledge and skills of the storyteller with academic exploration of ancient texts. The main focus is the Irish tradition but at https://storyarchaeology.com, you will find an archive of podcast articles, stories and translations as well as new podcast conversations with people from around the world who have ‘Stories in the Landscape’ to share.
Storytelling in changing times Kate Lionis It is always exciting when new scientific research is able to throw a new light on ancient stories. Join Chris in a new and wide-ranging ramble as she explores the extaordinary vistas of the early Irish Cath Maige Tuired (The Battle of Moytura) and contemplates a neolithic tragedy. Links for this podcast episode Story Archaeology links The Battle of Moytura: Explore Series 2 (Episodes 1-6) The Battle of Moytura: Explore Series 2 Episodes 7-12 Listen to a Conversation with Anthony Murphy from Mythical Ireland Listen to a Conversation with Professor Patrick Nunn External Links Neil Carlin: Understanding Bell Beaker identities in Ireland - people, places and identities Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers (Paper in 'Nature' July 24) Last Humans Standing with geneticist, David Reich (This particular talk does offer a clear explanation of recent genetic based evidence but is very long. I will try to provide a preferable discussion, or similar. ) David Anthony and Dorcas R. Brown: The Yamnaya Origins and the Expansion of Late PIE Languages, For those interested in liguistic exploration. I found David Anthony's The Horse, the Wheel and Language extremely useful in understanding how, where and why the bronze age migration took place. . Much of what he wrote in 2015 is now even better supported by recent genetic evidence. Music for story: Lamentation by Ben Dwyer from SacrumProfanum
Story Archaeology
Story Archaeology combines the knowledge and skills of the storyteller with academic exploration of ancient texts. The main focus is the Irish tradition but at https://storyarchaeology.com, you will find an archive of podcast articles, stories and translations as well as new podcast conversations with people from around the world who have ‘Stories in the Landscape’ to share.
