Sep
12
2008
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This Episode is out a whole twelve hours early!
Today we hear the tale of Tuan and Saint Finnian, one of the best shape-changing myths in the Celtic mythos. Set in historical times, we look back through history with the meeting of Tuan the Immortal. This episode is slightly longer than normal at 47 minutes – sorry, we just didn’t want to break this story. In fact, I think this is the longest tale we’ve told – but it would have been impossible to break it up into two halves without spoiling the atmosphere. |
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Sep
12
2008
Pic: Bradford Telegraph & Argus |
A prehistoric moorland site overlooking Bingley (West Yorkshire, England) is to be investigated by a team of archaeologists and members of the local community. The project at Stanbury Hill, on the edge of Bingley Moor offers the chance to learn more about the Bronze Age past, especially rock art, which could have been used as a territorial marker. |
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Sep
11
2008
Pic: cadw |
Anglesey’s prehistoric heritage will be retold in a unique style this summer as part of an innovative interactive project taking place at medieval Beaumaris Castle. Artist and animator Sean Harris, along with a number of other prominent artists, musicians and authors, will work with the island’s community to create an animated film, Songs from Stones, inspired by Anglesey’s rich and varied prehistoric past. |
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Sep
10
2008
Pic: gary |
Tourists who complain about the fence put up around Stonehenge in the Seventies should spare a thought for their Neolithic ancestors… they couldn’t even see the site because of a huge wooden barrier. Archaeologists have found traces of the 20ft-high timber fence that snaked almost two miles across Salisbury Plain and hid sacred ceremonies from unworthy locals more than 5,000 years ago. Now trenches have been dug along the line researchers believe the palisade took as it stretched from the east of the ancient stone circle, past the Heel Stone, to the west before heading south. |
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Sep
08
2008
 Pic: Spring by Dawn Olbrecht |
We are very proud to bring you another great gallery of work from famous Faery artist, Dawn Olbrecht. Her work is an amazing conjunction of innocence and maturity. Her portfolio not only covers fey and Celtic imagery, but some fascinating Japanese fantasy work. Dawn’s use of vibrant colour to convey emotion is well known, as is her contribution to the community of fairy artists. She says that her biggest influences are Amy Brown, Nene Thomas, Jessica Galbreth, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Selina Fenech, Linda Bergkvist, Meredith Dillman and all the artist friends she’s made along her journey. You can find a Gallery of her work in our Image Galleries section or see it directly by clicking this Gallery link. You can also find all of her contact details and links to her websites with further examples of her work by seeing our Biography page under Contributors. |
Sep
06
2008
Pic: Newsrama |
Newsrama contains a link to view the whole of the pilot season of the Lady Pendragon, Arthurian comic and ask us to vote for the comic. They say:
Voting is open, and Top Cow has provided Newsarama with ALL the Pilot Season 2008 titles for you to check out, today: Lady Pendragon. Head to topcow.com for voting details. The solicitation for the issue reads: (W) Matt Hawkins (A) Eru (Cov) Drew Struzan.
A direct descendant of King Arthur and Lady Guinevere revives magic in the modern-day world, but is conflicted when she discovers her doing so may have done more harm than good. Filled with nods to Arthurian legend and a fantastic dragon battle scene unlike any other, the issue is drawn by Singapore-based artist Eru of Imaginary Friends Studios and features a beautiful painted cover by Star Wars and Indiana Jones movie poster artist Drew Struzan! |
Sep
05
2008
Sabrina Trimble, 9, brushes wool during a wool-spinning demonstration
Pic: Rapid City |
At this time of year, we seem to be experiencing a flood of great family entertainment with Celtic Festivals celebrating Celtic heritage across the world.
At Rapid City in the Black Hills, the Rapid City Journal reports:
An inflatable Loch Ness monster lurked the waters of Memorial pond as Celtic enthusiasts donned tartan accessories amidst a backdrop of lilting bagpipes Saturday at the Black Hills Dakota Gathering of the Clans. |
Dave Evans, a Renaissance Scot with the Living Historical Association from the Denver area, said: Continue Reading »
Sep
04
2008
Pic: Esther Remmington |
We are very proud to bring you a gallery of work from famous Faery artist, Esther Remmington. Her work is dynamic and very evocative. As the preview to the left shows, she captures the elemental nature of her subject with vibrancy and sensitivity.
Nature is a strong influence in her work and the faeries and figures she paints are representations of the wild beauty and magic of the natural world. She mainly works using watercolours but has also used acrylics and colour pencil and loves to explore new ideas and techniques.
You can find a Gallery of her work in our Resources section or see it directly by clicking this Gallery link. You can also find all of her contact details and links to her websites with further examples of her work by seeing our Biography page under Contributors. |
Sep
04
2008
Pic: BBC |
The BBC reports that archaeologists have uncovered a small – but vital – clue to the use of a chariot in Moray.
The piece for a horse harness was found during the latest dig at an Iron Age site at Birnie, near Elgin.
Dr Fraser Hunter, of the National Museums of Scotland, said it was further evidence of the high status of its inhabitants. |
Excavations would have been unlikely at Birnie if not for the discovery of Roman coins 10 years ago.
Glass beads that may have been made at Culbin Sands, near Nairn, in the Highlands, a dagger and quern stones for making flour have also been found previously.
An army of archaeologists, students and volunteers have slowly been excavating two roundhouses that date back to 2,000 years ago.
Read the full story at the BBC.
Sep
03
2008
Pic: Wikipedia |
Many times we are asked about how the beliefs of the Ancient Celts have survived into modern times, and while we are no experts on this matter, I thought we’d put together this little overview of what we have learned to far.There seem to be four broad categories of belief in today’s societies: Folklore, Celtic Christianity, Celtic Reconstructionism, Faery Faith, Celtic Wicca and Druidry. |
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