A daily briefing of the archaeology and history of sites around the world.
Historic Fish Wiers - Episode 18039
Of the many methods of exploiting fish, weirs are one of the most important to archaeologists as they leave the longest lasting evidence on the landscape.
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Wolin - Episode 18032
Wolin, a Polish island in the Baltic Sea, has evidence of a human presence from the Neolithic, but is best known as the site of trading settlements from the early medieval period.
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Book of Kells - Episode 18031
The astonishingly beautiful, illustrated Gospel, known as the Book of Kells was created between the 6th and 8th centuries.
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Tara Brooch - Episode 18026
Though considered by some to be the Dark Ages, some aspects of the Early Medieval period produced some phenomenal works of art. Many such works of art made in metal were created in Ireland.
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- https://www.museum.ie/Archaeology/Exhibitions/Current-Exhibitions/The-Treasury/Gallery-1-Iron-Age-to-12th-Century/The-Ardagh-Chalice-(1)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardagh_Hoard
- https://www.museum.ie/Archaeology/Exhibitions/Current-Exhibitions/The-Treasury/Gallery-1-Iron-Age-to-12th-Century/Tara-Brooch-(1)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_Brooch
Ulfbert Swords - Episode 18025
Possibly produced in the Frankish part of Europe, these swords have long been a mystery. Some have agreed that they represent a new technology of crucible steel. However, there are examples of them found that have been pattern-welded, a method which usually indicates a different form of metal production.
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Possibly produced in the Frankish part of Europe, these swords have long been a mystery. Some have agreed that they represent a new technology of crucible steel. However, there are examples of them found that have been pattern-welded, a method which usually indicates a different form of metal production.
Carcassonne - Episode 18020
Carcassonne is more than just a board game and is also one of the most well known medieval fortified towns in Europe.
