Tag: dublin
Research by Dublin based scientists reveals that ancient Europeans were lactose intolerant
Analysis of DNA extracted from the inner ear bones (petrous bones) of ancient Europeans has led two Dublin based scientists…
A Satirical Chamberpot from 18th century Dublin
In the late 18th century an English writer, Richard Twiss caused consternation in Ireland when his book, ‘A Tour in…
Thor’s Wood, a sacred grove near Viking Age Dublin?
In late December 999 AD Brian Bóruma, king of Munster, decisively defeated the Vikings of Dublin[i] at the battle of…
Dublin’s Oldest Street?
The earliest remains of a road thus far discovered in Dublin city was found during an archaeological excavation carried out…
Below the Surface presents: The Fleet of Norse Dublin
Below the Surface presents its sixth talk in the maritime series on board the Jeanie Johnston tall ship. This replica famine ship is…
Grassroots Archaeology
I have just become aware of a very interesting looking community archaeology project that will take place this summer in…
A Viking Age toy boat from Dublin
This image shows a wooden replica of an ocean-going Viking longboat that was discovered during the National Museum of Ireland’s…
Dublin’s Medieval High Cross
This image shows Dublin city’s lost medieval ‘High Cross’ as drawn by John Simons in 1784. The panels on the shaft contain…
Kilgobbin castle, Stepaside, Co. Dublin
The ruined and overgrown remains of Kilgobbin castle stand in the shadow of the Dublin Mountains. Located in an area…
The death of an elephant, Dublin, 1681
I stumbled across a curious 17th century account of an elephant in Dublin city recently. Yes, you read right, an…
