Author: Colm
Bone Ice Skates from Viking Age Dublin
These unusual looking bone objects represent a pair of medieval ice skates. They date from circa 11th/12th century AD and…
The Greatest Archaeological Discoveries of all Time?
Claire Collins of the Caherconnell Stone Fort Project has sent in this interesting graphic with her suggestions for the ‘Greatest…
A 16th Century Magical Disc
This elaborately decorated wax disc is known as the ‘Seal of God’. Dating from the 16th century, it originally belonged…
Remarkable wooden artefact unearthed at Vindolanda Roman Fort
Located just to the south of Hadrian’s Wall, in northern Britain, Vindolanda was once an important Roman fort. For…
St. John’s Eve or Bonfire Night; Irish Folklore
June 23rd, is St. John’s Eve, or as it is known in many parts of Ireland, Bonfire Night. It was…
Some Early Medieval Grave Slabs at Clonmacnoise
Founded by St. Ciarán in the 6th century AD, Clonmacnoise is one of Ireland’s most famous early monasteries. Its high…
French Archaeologists Uncover 6000 Year Old Massacre
A team of archaeologists working in Achenheim, France have uncovered evidence of a 6000 year old massacre while excavating a…
Ancient Irish musical history found in modern India
An archaeologist studying musical horns from Iron-Age Ireland has found that musical traditions, which were thought to be long dead,…
Brownshill Portal Tomb, Co. Carlow
Dating from the Early Neolithic period (4000-3000 BC), Brownshill dolmen in Co. Carlow is one of the most impressive megalithic…
Innovative Viking Project aims to involve Public
As hit TV drama series Vikings returns for a gripping fourth season with Jonathan Rhys Meyers set to join its…
