Special: Tales of Sheebeg – Story Archaeology

Special: Tales of Sheebeg – Story Archaeology

By Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySociety & CultureDocumentaryHistory
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Special: Tales of Sheebeg – Story Archaeology episodes

  • Chris’ Ramble 22: Concerning Animal Companions
    Recent DNA testing on a long ignored jawbone fragment has opened a viewpoint on the distant past to when and how animal companions began to alter the everyday lives of human communities. Join Chris as she explores this new research and wonders, on the way, what ‘pet’ names might they have chosen! I will be...
    16 min
  • Chris’ Rambles 21: Sheebeg and Other Cairns
    Dolmens, Barrows, Cairn ? They were built millennia ago to transport the human memory and imagination from one world to another and, in so many different ways, they still do. Join Chris on a personal exploration of these liminal places as she considers not only their archaeological importance but the impact they can still have...
    38 min
  • Chris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice Journey
    Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode...
    48 min
  • Special: Tales of Sheebeg
     An Acallam na nÉces Special In the West of Ireland, every hill is a hollow hill, and every well is a source.  But the hill we live on has many legends. Join the Story Archaeologists on an aerial survey of the story-scape of Sídh Beag, the Small Fairy Hill. Don’t forget to subscribe to get...
    59 min

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