audio-article – Story Archaeology

Oct 27 2024 13 ep. 30 mins 1
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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.

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Chris’s Ramble 14: Introducing Banbha

Oct 27 2024 25 mins  
Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha....

Exploring Samhain: A glimpse into the past

Oct 20 2024 37 mins  
The festival of Samhain, is one that has been celebrated, in one form or another, for a very long time. In the early Irish stories it was a time for gatherings and feasting. But how has it changed in more recent times? Join Chris as she explores The ‘Schools’ Folklore collection” finding some fascinating Halloween...

Chris’ Ramble 12: The Rider on the River

Aug 27 2024 41 mins  
This ‘Ramble’ is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of...

Chris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic Stone

Aug 15 2024 21 mins  
New Scientific evidence supporting the origin of the altar stone at Stonhenge supports a better understanding of the of societal connections and collaborative co-operation to be found between the communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode

Chris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to Remember

May 04 2024 30 mins  
The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if...

Chris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our Times

Nov 01 2023 42 mins  
The Táin Bó Cúailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for...

Chris’ Ramble 7: What’s in a Name?

Sep 07 2023 27 mins  
Culture heroes, ancestor figures, genii loci, gods and godesses … Can all, or indeed, any of these terms be useful in defining some favourite characters in Irish mythology, Join Chris as she takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced...

Chris’ Ramble 6: Just how old are Irish Stories?

Jun 12 2023 22 mins  
So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and… does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts...

Chris’ Ramble 5: The Landscape of Stories

Apr 10 2023 16 mins  
This ramble, begun in Queensland, Australia and completed in Leitrim, Ireland. begins to explore the ways in which the environment in which the stories were told may change elements creating the tale. And, no, I didn’t walk all the way! This ramble was a long time in the making, begun in late January in Brisbane...

Chris’ Ramble 3: Is This Not a Story Worth the Telling?

Nov 05 2022 27 mins  
Join Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Links for this ramble.