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In this episode of The Hydrogen Podcast, we unpack the sobering truths from Oilprice.com's May 2025 article, "Green Hydrogen Faces Reality Check in Europe."

Today on The Hydrogen Podcast, we explore three critical stories shaping hydrogen's future:

fWotD Episode 2925: American logistics in the Western Allied invasion of Germany Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 8 May 2025, is American logistics in the Western Allied invasion of Germany.American logistics in the Western Allied invasion of Germany supported the American and French operations in Northwest Europe during the Second World War from 26 January 1945 until the end of World War II in Europe on 8 May 1945.By the end of January 1945, the American forces had recovered from the disruption to the supply system and the large losses of materiel inflicted by the German offensives in the Ardennes and Alsace. Sixty-eight ships loaded with replacement ordnance were dispatched from the United States. Casualties were harder to replace, and about 49,000 men were transferred from service units to the infantry branch. The Allied forces had to advance across the Rhineland, which was in the grip of thaws, rains and floods. They were then confronted by the Rhine, the most formidable barrier to the Allied advance since the English Channel. The river was crossed and bridged, and railways and pipelines were run across it. Most supplies were delivered by rail, and five railway bridges over the Rhine supported the final American advance into the heart of Germany.Once across the Rhine, combat losses in terms of tanks, vehicles and equipment, and the expenditure of ammunition declined, while shortages of fuel and spare parts developed, as was to be expected in fast-moving mobile operations. The American logistics system was stretched, but came nowhere near breaking point. The railheads were pushed forward, the rehabilitation of the network keeping pace with the advance. No less than twenty-six engineer general service regiments worked on the railways, and by late April rail had supplanted motor transport and was carrying the bulk of supplies across the Rhine. By 8 May, when the war in Europe ended, railheads had been established at Stendal, Magdeburgy, Leipzig, Regensburg and Stuttgart in Germany. The Motor Transport Service organized XYZ, an express road service that moved supplies from the railheads to the forward units. Air supply also played its part in bringing the campaign to a successful conclusion, with a substantial amount of gasoline delivered by air in the final weeks.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:36 UTC on Thursday, 8 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see American logistics in the Western Allied invasion of Germany on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Matthew.

The last few months have seen a massive pile-up of gasoline supply accumulating in Northwest Europe. Listen to our oil market experts, Atishya Nayak (Report) and Benedict George (Editor), as they discuss why this has occurred and what might happen to all this gasoline currently sitting in tanks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region. Listen now for insights on: Impact the Dangote refinery has had on the European gasoline market's surplus supply Extent to which the loss of the West African market as an offloading destination for gasoline has had Implications of the higher sulphur product discouraging blenders and refiners from reprocessing the product Outlook for transatlantic oil trade due to tariffs uncertainty for Canadian and Mexican oil Other destinations where European gasoline supplies could head to And much more

What can the UK learn from the Nordic approach to manufacturing—and how can technology play a central role in revitalising the sector? This week on Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Simon Ranyard, Managing Director for Northwest Europe at Orange Business, to explore the strategic differences between two regions facing similar challenges but moving in very different directions. Simon brings a unique cross-regional view, overseeing Orange Business operations across the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics. While labour shortages and productivity declines are shared concerns, Simon explains why Nordic manufacturers have responded with long-term investments in digitisation and automation, creating not just gains in efficiency but also a rise in high-skill employment. In contrast, many UK firms are still defaulting to short-term headcount increases, missing the bigger opportunity. We discuss the data behind the divergence, including why Sweden has three times the robot density of the UK, and what that means for output and workforce transformation. Simon highlights how automation isn't about job replacement, but role elevation—moving people away from repetitive tasks and into positions that require critical thinking and collaboration with advanced tools. He also shares practical insight into how technologies like 5G, AR, and IoT are reshaping production environments, lowering operational costs, and helping companies stay competitive globally. With government-backed reskilling initiatives and AI now moving from theory to application, Simon makes the case for UK manufacturers to adopt a more strategic, future-facing mindset. If you work in manufacturing, policy, or are simply curious about how different regions are using tech to solve shared problems, this episode offers real-world perspective and tactical advice. What kind of investment decisions will define the next decade of UK industry—and can a mindset shift help close the productivity gap?

Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval communities, Ellen F. Arnold explores the cultural meanings applied to rivers over a broad span of time, ca. 300-1100 CE. Hagiographical material, poetry, charters, chronicles, and historiographical works are explored to examine the medieval environmental imaginations about rivers, and how storytelling and memory are connected to lived experiences in riverscapes. She argues that rivers provided unique opportunities for medieval communities to understand and respond to ecological and socio-cultural transformations, and to connect their ideas about the shared religious past to hopes about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval communities, Ellen F. Arnold explores the cultural meanings applied to rivers over a broad span of time, ca. 300-1100 CE. Hagiographical material, poetry, charters, chronicles, and historiographical works are explored to examine the medieval environmental imaginations about rivers, and how storytelling and memory are connected to lived experiences in riverscapes. She argues that rivers provided unique opportunities for medieval communities to understand and respond to ecological and socio-cultural transformations, and to connect their ideas about the shared religious past to hopes about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval communities, Ellen F. Arnold explores the cultural meanings applied to rivers over a broad span of time, ca. 300-1100 CE. Hagiographical material, poetry, charters, chronicles, and historiographical works are explored to examine the medieval environmental imaginations about rivers, and how storytelling and memory are connected to lived experiences in riverscapes. She argues that rivers provided unique opportunities for medieval communities to understand and respond to ecological and socio-cultural transformations, and to connect their ideas about the shared religious past to hopes about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval communities, Ellen F. Arnold explores the cultural meanings applied to rivers over a broad span of time, ca. 300-1100 CE. Hagiographical material, poetry, charters, chronicles, and historiographical works are explored to examine the medieval environmental imaginations about rivers, and how storytelling and memory are connected to lived experiences in riverscapes. She argues that rivers provided unique opportunities for medieval communities to understand and respond to ecological and socio-cultural transformations, and to connect their ideas about the shared religious past to hopes about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval communities, Ellen F. Arnold explores the cultural meanings applied to rivers over a broad span of time, ca. 300-1100 CE. Hagiographical material, poetry, charters, chronicles, and historiographical works are explored to examine the medieval environmental imaginations about rivers, and how storytelling and memory are connected to lived experiences in riverscapes. She argues that rivers provided unique opportunities for medieval communities to understand and respond to ecological and socio-cultural transformations, and to connect their ideas about the shared religious past to hopes about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval communities, Ellen F. Arnold explores the cultural meanings applied to rivers over a broad span of time, ca. 300-1100 CE. Hagiographical material, poetry, charters, chronicles, and historiographical works are explored to examine the medieval environmental imaginations about rivers, and how storytelling and memory are connected to lived experiences in riverscapes. She argues that rivers provided unique opportunities for medieval communities to understand and respond to ecological and socio-cultural transformations, and to connect their ideas about the shared religious past to hopes about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval communities, Ellen F. Arnold explores the cultural meanings applied to rivers over a broad span of time, ca. 300-1100 CE. Hagiographical material, poetry, charters, chronicles, and historiographical works are explored to examine the medieval environmental imaginations about rivers, and how storytelling and memory are connected to lived experiences in riverscapes. She argues that rivers provided unique opportunities for medieval communities to understand and respond to ecological and socio-cultural transformations, and to connect their ideas about the shared religious past to hopes about the future.

Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval communities, Ellen F. Arnold explores the cultural meanings applied to rivers over a broad span of time, ca. 300-1100 CE. Hagiographical material, poetry, charters, chronicles, and historiographical works are explored to examine the medieval environmental imaginations about rivers, and how storytelling and memory are connected to lived experiences in riverscapes. She argues that rivers provided unique opportunities for medieval communities to understand and respond to ecological and socio-cultural transformations, and to connect their ideas about the shared religious past to hopes about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval communities, Ellen F. Arnold explores the cultural meanings applied to rivers over a broad span of time, ca. 300-1100 CE. Hagiographical material, poetry, charters, chronicles, and historiographical works are explored to examine the medieval environmental imaginations about rivers, and how storytelling and memory are connected to lived experiences in riverscapes. She argues that rivers provided unique opportunities for medieval communities to understand and respond to ecological and socio-cultural transformations, and to connect their ideas about the shared religious past to hopes about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval communities, Ellen F. Arnold explores the cultural meanings applied to rivers over a broad span of time, ca. 300-1100 CE. Hagiographical material, poetry, charters, chronicles, and historiographical works are explored to examine the medieval environmental imaginations about rivers, and how storytelling and memory are connected to lived experiences in riverscapes. She argues that rivers provided unique opportunities for medieval communities to understand and respond to ecological and socio-cultural transformations, and to connect their ideas about the shared religious past to hopes about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

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In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss key global energy and economic issues. They cover the impact of Middle Eastern conflicts on oil prices and global stock markets, noting heightened military activity and geopolitical tensions. They also discuss Norway's strong gas exports to Europe, despite ongoing maintenance, and the challenges faced by U.S. shale producers in maintaining efficiency amidst market pressures. The broader market also sees a significant downturn, particularly in Japan, due to various economic factors, including concerns over a global recession.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:16 - How Conflict in the Middle East Could Send Oil Prices Soaring02:26 - Israel, Mideast Markets Fall on Iran Threat, Global Stock Plunge04:30 - Norwegian piped gas exports to NW Europe stay strong in July06:01 - Shale Keeps Getting Leaner and Meaner12:51 - Oil Price Collapse Tampered by Tensions in the Middle East13.56 - Whats Going On In The Markets?18:54 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.How Conflict in the Middle East Could Send Oil Prices SoaringAugust 5, 2024 Mariel AlumitRising tensions between Israel and Iran are threatening to disrupt oil supply chains and could send oil prices soaring. The World Bank has already outlined just how high oil prices could go if Iran and […]Israel, Mideast Markets Fall on Iran Threat, Global Stock PlungeAugust 5, 2024 Stu TurleyIsraeli markets drop; US sees Iranian attack in 24-48 hours Saudi, Egyptian, Turkish stocks, bonds, currencies also hurt Financial markets across the Middle East tumbled Monday, as concerns over a potential Iranian attack on Israel […]Norwegian piped gas exports to NW Europe stay strong in JulyAugust 5, 2024 Mariel AlumitNorway's pipeline gas exports to landed markets in Northwest Europe remained robust in July, with only limited maintenance work taking place during the month, an analysis of S&P Global Commodity Insights data showed Aug. 5. […]Shale Keeps Getting Leaner and MeanerAugust 5, 2024 Mariel AlumitU.S. oil production dipped by 61,000 barrels daily in May, the EIA reported this week, confirming what many already expected: continued stringent discipline among drillers. But those expectations may have been misleading because now some producers are […]Oil Price Collapse Tampered by Tensions in the Middle EastAugust 5, 2024 Mariel AlumitOil prices dropped significantly on Friday and Monday morning due to concerns about a potential recession in the U.S. and weak Chinese demand. The decline was partially offset by rising tensions in the Middle East, […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing In 2024– Get in Contact With The Show –

[caption id="attachment_5359" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] "Dolmen de Menga entrance: Massive stone portal of 6,000-year-old Neolithic tomb in Antequera, Spain."[/caption][caption id="attachment_5354" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] "La Peña de los Enamorados: Distinctive mountain face aligned with Dolmen de Menga, resembling human profile."[/caption] Key Ideas: The invention of architecture during the Neolithic period marked a significant shift in human psychology and religion, creating a division between natural and man-made spaces and giving rise to new concepts of ownership, territoriality, and sacred spaces. The relationship between architecture and the awareness of death is explored, with the idea that built structures allowed humans to create a sense of permanence and continuity in the face of mortality. Neolithic dolmens and their alignment with the summer solstice may have played a crucial role in rituals related to death, the afterlife, and the cyclical nature of the cosmos. The astronomical alignment of the Dolmen de Menga is part of a larger pattern of archaeoastronomical significance in Neolithic monuments across Europe, suggesting a shared cosmological understanding among ancient societies. Neolithic art and architecture, including the use of red ochre and iron oxide paintings, may be linked to shamanic practices and altered states of consciousness. Peter Sloterdijk's theory of spheres is applied to understand the evolution of human spatial awareness and the desire to recreate protected, womb-like spaces through architecture. The fundamental nature of architecture and its role in human life is explored through various philosophical, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Adventure Time with My Daughter My daughter Violet likes the show Adventure Time. She loves mythology, creepy tombs, long dead civilizations and getting to be the first to explore and discover new things. I took my 6-year-old daughter to the Neolithic portal Tomb, or Dolmen, Dolmen de Menga in Antequera, while on a trip to Spain. This ancient megalithic monument, believed to be one of the oldest and largest in Europe, dates back to the 3rd millennium BCE. It is made of 8 ton slabs of stone that archaeologists have a passing idea of how ancient people moved. It has a well drilled through 20 meters of bedrock at the back of it and it is oriented so that the entrance faces a mountain that looks like a sleeping giant the ancient builders might have worshiped. All of this delighted my daughter. The dolmen's impressive architecture features massive stone slabs, some weighing up to 180 tons, forming a 25-meter-long corridor and a spacious chamber. Inside, a well adds to the mystery, possibly used for rituals or as a symbol of the underworld. What's truly fascinating is the dolmen's alignment with the nearby La Peña de los Enamorados mountain. During the summer solstice, the sun rises directly over the mountain, casting its first rays into the dolmen's entrance, illuminating the depths of the chamber. This astronomical alignment suggests the ancient builders had a sophisticated understanding of the cosmos. According to archaeoastronomical studies, the Dolmen de Menga might have served as a symbolic bridge between life and death, connecting the world of the living with the realm of the ancestors. The solstice alignment could have held great spiritual significance, marking a time of renewal, rebirth, and the eternal cycle of existence. Sharing this incredible experience with my daughter and witnessing her awe and curiosity as she felt the weight of boulders that men had moved by hand, is a moment I'll treasure forever.  I reminded her that every time she has seen a building, be it a school or a sky-scraper, it all started here with the birth of architecture, and maybe the birth of something else too. Thinking about prehistory is weird because thinking about the limits of our human understanding is trippy and prehistory is, by definition, before history and therefore written language, meaning we cant really know the subjective experience of anyone who was a part of it. Talking to a child about the limits of what we as a species do or can know are some of my favorite moments as a parent because they are opportunities to teach children the importance of curiosity, intuition and intellectual humility than many adults never learn. Watching Violet contemplate a time when mankind didn't have to tools or advanced scientific knowledge was a powerful moment when I saw her think so deeply about the humanity she was a part of. What the Invention of Architecture did to Psychology Anecdote of the Jar by Wallace Stevens I placed a jar in Tennessee, And round it was, upon a hill. It made the slovenly wilderness Surround that hill.   The wilderness rose up to it, And sprawled around, no longer wild. The jar was round upon the ground And tall and of a port in air.   It took dominion everywhere. The jar was gray and bare. It did not give of bird or bush, Like nothing else in Tennessee. Prior to the advent of architecture, the world was an undivided, seamless entity, with no clear boundaries between human habitation and the natural environment. The construction of dolmens and other architectural structures shattered this unified perception, creating a new paradigm in which humans actively shaped and claimed portions of the earth for their own purposes. This act of claiming space and erecting structures upon it represented a profound psychological shift, as humans began to assert their agency and control over their surroundings. The division of the world into natural and man-made spaces had far-reaching implications for human psychology. It fostered a sense of ownership and territoriality, as individuals and communities began to identify with and attach meaning to the spaces they created. This attachment to claimed spaces gave rise to new concepts of home, belonging, and identity, which were intimately tied to the built environment. Simultaneously, the unclaimed, natural world began to be perceived as a separate entity, one that existed beyond the boundaries of human control and understanding. The impact of this division on religion was equally profound. The creation of man-made spaces, such as dolmens, provided a tangible manifestation of human agency and the ability to shape the world according to human beliefs and desires. These structures became sacred spaces, imbued with religious and spiritual significance, where rituals and ceremonies could be performed. The separation of natural and man-made spaces also gave rise to new religious concepts, such as the idea of sacred and profane spaces, and the belief in the ability of humans to create and manipulate the divine through architectural means. The significance of this division between natural and man-made spaces is beautifully captured in Wallace Stevens' anecdote of the jar. In this short poem, Stevens describes placing a jar in a wilderness, which "took dominion everywhere." The jar, a man-made object, transforms the natural landscape around it, asserting human presence and control over the untamed wilderness. This simple act of placing a jar in the wild encapsulates the profound psychological and religious implications of the invention of architecture. The jar represents the human impulse to claim and shape space, to impose order and meaning upon the chaos of the natural world. It symbolizes the division between the natural and the man-made, and the way in which human creations can alter our perception and understanding of the world around us. Just as the jar takes dominion over the wilderness, the invention of architecture during the Neolithic period forever changed the way humans perceive and interact with their environment, shaping our psychology and religious beliefs in ways that continue to resonate to this day. The Relationship of Architecture to the Awareness of Death Robert Pogue Harrison, a professor of Italian literature and cultural history, has written extensively about the relationship between architecture, human psychology, and our understanding of death. In his book "The Dominion of the Dead," Harrison explores how the invention of architecture fundamentally altered human consciousness and our attitude towards mortality. According to Harrison, the creation of built structures marked a significant shift in human psychology. Before architecture, early humans lived in a world where the natural environment was dominant, and death was an ever-present reality. The invention of architecture allowed humans to create a sense of permanence and stability in the face of the transient nature of life. By constructing buildings and monuments, humans could create a physical manifestation of their existence that would outlast their individual lives. This allowed for a sense of continuity and the ability to leave a lasting mark on the world. Harrison argues that architecture became a way for humans to assert their presence and create a symbolic defense against the inevitability of death. Moreover, Harrison suggests that the invention of architecture gave rise to the concept of the "afterlife." By creating tombs, pyramids, and other burial structures, humans could imagine a realm where the dead continued to exist in some form. These architectural spaces served as a bridge between the world of the living and the world of the dead, providing a sense of connection and continuity. Harrison also argues that architecture played a crucial role in the development of human culture and collective memory. Buildings and monuments became repositories for shared histories, myths, and values. They served as physical anchors for cultural identity and helped to create a sense of belonging and shared purpose among communities. However, Harrison also notes that architecture can have a complex relationship with death. While it can provide a sense of permanence and a symbolic defense against mortality, it can also serve as a reminder of our own impermanence. The ruins of ancient civilizations and the decay of once-great buildings can evoke a sense of melancholy and serve as a testament to the ultimate transience of human existence. Death and Ritual through Architecture Recent archaeological findings have shed light on the potential significance of the alignment of Neolithic dolmens with the summer solstice. These ancient stone structures, found throughout Europe and beyond, have long been shrouded in mystery. However, the precise positioning of these megalithic tombs suggests that they may have played a crucial role in Stone Age rituals related to death, the afterlife, and the cyclical nature of the cosmos. On the day of the summer solstice, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and casts its longest rays, a remarkable phenomenon occurs within certain dolmens. The light penetrates through the narrow entrance, illuminating the interior chamber and reaching the furthest recesses of the tomb. This alignment, achieved with great intentionality and skill, has led archaeologists to speculate about the beliefs and practices of the Neolithic people who constructed these monumental structures. One theory suggests that the dolmens served as portals for the souls of the deceased to ascend to the heavenly bodies. The sun, often revered as a divine entity in ancient cultures, may have been seen as the ultimate destination for the spirits of the dead. By aligning the dolmen with the solstice, the Neolithic people perhaps believed that they were creating a direct pathway for the souls to reach the sun and achieve a form of celestial immortality. Another interpretation posits that the solstice alignment was a way to honor and commemorate the dead. The penetrating light, reaching the innermost chamber of the dolmen, could have been seen as a symbolic reunion between the living and the deceased. This annual event may have served as a time for the community to gather, pay respects to their ancestors, and reaffirm the enduring bond between the generations. Furthermore, the cyclical nature of the solstice, marking the longest day of the year and the subsequent return of shorter days, may have held profound symbolic meaning for the Neolithic people. The alignment of the dolmen with this celestial event could have been interpreted as a representation of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Just as the sun reaches its peak and then begins its descent, the dolmen's illumination on the solstice may have symbolized the passage from life to death and the promise of eventual renewal. While we may never know with certainty the exact beliefs and rituals associated with the Neolithic dolmens and their solstice alignment, the structures themselves stand as testaments to the ingenuity, astronomical knowledge, and spiritual convictions of our ancient ancestors. The precision and effort required to construct these megalithic tombs and align them with the heavens suggest a deep reverence for the dead and a belief in the interconnectedness of life, death, and the cosmos. The Astronomical Alignment of the Dolmen de Menga and Its Broader Significance The astronomical alignment of the Dolmen de Menga with the summer solstice sunrise is not an isolated phenomenon, but rather part of a larger pattern of archaeoastronomical significance in Neolithic monuments across Europe and beyond. Many megalithic structures, such as Newgrange in Ireland and Maeshowe in Scotland, have been found to have precise alignments with solar and lunar events, suggesting that the ancient builders had a sophisticated understanding of the movements of celestial bodies and incorporated this knowledge into their architectural designs. The alignment of the Dolmen de Menga with the summer solstice sunrise may have held profound symbolic and ritual significance for the Neolithic community that built and used the structure. The solstice, as a moment of transition and renewal in the natural cycle of the year, could have been associated with themes of rebirth, fertility, and the regeneration of life. The penetration of the sun's first rays into the inner chamber of the dolmen on this date may have been seen as a sacred union between the celestial and terrestrial realms, a moment of cosmic alignment and heightened spiritual potency. The incorporation of astronomical alignments into Neolithic monuments across Europe suggests that these ancient societies had a shared cosmological understanding and a deep reverence for the cycles of the sun, moon, and stars. The construction of megalithic structures like the Dolmen de Menga can be seen as an attempt to harmonize human activity with the larger rhythms of the cosmos, creating a sense of unity and connection between people and the natural and celestial worlds they inhabited. Originally these structures were probably lovingly adorned with paint and patterns. This paint was usually made of red ochre and iron oxide.  We know that because the paintings that are left in Iberia are made of these materials and the extremely few neolithic portal tombs that were protected from the elements still have geographic markings.   [caption id="attachment_5367" align="aligncenter" width="715"] Here is me hiking up to look at some iron oxide neolithic paintings[/caption][caption id="attachment_5365" align="aligncenter" width="605"] Here is a little guy made out of iron oxide who is about six thousand years old[/caption][caption id="attachment_5372" align="aligncenter" width="466"] The 4th millennium BC painting inside the Dolmen Anta de Antelas in Iberia[/caption]   Some researchers, such as David Lewis-Williams and Thomas Dowson, have proposed that the geometric patterns and designs found in Neolithic art and architecture may represent the visions experienced by shamans during altered states of consciousness. Other scholars, like Michael Winkelman, argue that shamanism played a crucial role in the development of early human cognition and social organization. According to this theory, the construction of sacred spaces like the Dolmen de Menga may have been closely tied to the practices and beliefs of shaman cults, who served as intermediaries between the physical and spiritual realms. What is Architecture: Why did we invent it? Philosopher, Peter Sloterdijk's theory of spheres, particularly his concept of the first primal globe and its subsequent splitting, offers an intriguing framework for understanding the evolution of human spatial awareness and its manifestations in art and architecture. Sloterdijk's "spherology" posits that human existence is fundamentally about creating and inhabiting spheres - protected, intimate spaces that provide both physical and psychological shelter. The "first primal globe" in his theory refers to the womb, the original protected space that humans experience. According to Sloterdijk, the trauma of birth represents a splitting of this primal sphere, leading humans to constantly seek to recreate similar protective environments throughout their lives and cultures. This concept of sphere-creation and inhabitation can be seen as a driving force behind much of human culture and architecture. Applying this framework to Neolithic architecture like dolmens and portal tombs, we might interpret these structures as attempts to recreate protected, womb-like spaces on a larger scale. These stone structures, with their enclosed spaces and narrow entrances, could be seen as physical manifestations of the desire to recreate the security and intimacy of the "primal sphere" and our universal interaction with it through the archetype of birth. In the Neolithic period, the world was perceived as an undifferentiated sphere, where the sacred and the secular were intimately intertwined. The concept of separate realms for the divine and the mundane had not yet emerged, and the universe was experienced as a single, all-encompassing reality. In this context, the creation of the earliest permanent architecture, such as portal tombs, represents a significant milestone in human history, marking the beginning of a fundamental shift in how humans understood and organized their environment. Portal tombs, also known as dolmens, are among the most enigmatic and captivating architectural structures of the Neolithic era. These megalithic monuments, consisting of large upright stones supporting a massive horizontal capstone, have puzzled and intrigued researchers and visitors alike for centuries. While their exact purpose remains a subject of debate, many scholars believe that portal tombs played a crucial role in the emergence of the concept of sacred space and the demarcation of the secular and the divine. Mircea Eliade. In his seminal work, "The Sacred and the Profane," Eliade argues that the creation of sacred space is a fundamental aspect of human religiosity, serving to distinguish the realm of the divine from the ordinary world of everyday existence. He suggests that the construction of portal tombs and other megalithic structures in the Neolithic period represents an early attempt to create a liminal space between the sacred and the secular, a threshold where humans could encounter the numinous and connect with the spiritual realm. Remember that this was the advent of the most basic technology, or as Slotedijik might label it, anthropotechnics. The idea that sacred and secular space could even be separated was itself a technological invention, or rather made possible because of one. Anthropotechnics refers to the various practices, techniques, and systems humans use to shape, train, and improve themselves. It encompasses the methods by which humans attempt to modify their biological, psychological, and social conditions. The Nature of Architecture and Its Fundamental Role in Human Life Architecture, at its core, is more than merely the design and construction of buildings. It is a profound expression of human creativity, culture, and our relationship with the world around us. Throughout history, scholars and theorists have sought to unravel the fundamental nature of architecture and its impact on the human experience. By examining various theories and perspectives, we can gain a deeper understanding of the role that architecture plays in shaping our lives and the societies in which we live. One of the most influential thinkers to explore the essence of architecture was the philosopher Hannah Arendt. In her work, Arendt emphasized the importance of the built environment in creating a sense of stability, permanence, and shared experience in human life. She argued that architecture serves as a tangible manifestation of the human capacity for creation and the desire to establish a lasting presence in the world. Arendt's ideas highlight the fundamental role that architecture plays in providing a physical framework for human existence. By creating spaces that endure over time, architecture allows us to anchor ourselves in the world and develop a sense of belonging and continuity. It serves as a backdrop against which the drama of human life unfolds, shaping our experiences, memories, and interactions with others. Other theorists, such as Martin Heidegger and Gaston Bachelard, have explored the philosophical and psychological dimensions of architecture. Heidegger, in his essay "Building Dwelling Thinking," argued that the act of building is intimately connected to the human experience of dwelling in the world. He suggested that architecture is not merely a matter of creating functional structures, but rather a means of establishing a meaningful relationship between individuals and their environment. Bachelard, in his book "The Poetics of Space," delved into the emotional and imaginative aspects of architecture. He explored how different spaces, such as homes, attics, and basements, evoke specific feelings and memories, shaping our inner lives and sense of self. Bachelard's ideas highlight the powerful psychological impact that architecture can have on individuals, serving as a catalyst for introspection, creativity, and self-discovery. From a sociological perspective, theorists like Henri Lefebvre and Michel Foucault have examined the ways in which architecture reflects and reinforces power structures and social hierarchies. Lefebvre, in his book "The Production of Space," argued that architecture is not merely a neutral container for human activity, but rather a product of social, political, and economic forces. He suggested that the design and organization of space can perpetuate inequality, segregation, and control, shaping the way individuals and communities interact with one another. Foucault, in his work on disciplinary institutions such as prisons and hospitals, explored how architecture can be used as a tool for surveillance, regulation, and the exercise of power. His ideas highlight the potential for architecture to serve as an instrument of social control, influencing behavior and shaping the lives of those who inhabit or interact with the built environment. By engaging with the diverse theories and perspectives on architecture, we can develop a more nuanced understanding of its role in shaping the human experience. From the philosophical insights of Arendt and Heidegger to the psychological explorations of Bachelard and the sociological critiques of Lefebvre and Foucault, each perspective offers a unique lens through which to examine the essence of architecture and its impact on our lives. As we continue to grapple with the challenges of an increasingly urbanized and globalized world, the study of architecture and its fundamental nature becomes more important than ever. By unlocking the secrets of this ancient and enduring art form, we may find new ways to create spaces that nurture the human spirit, foster connection and belonging, and shape a built environment that truly reflects our highest values and aspirations. Violet's Encounter with the Dolmen It is a common misconception to think of children as blank slates, mere tabula rasas upon which culture and experience inscribe themselves. In truth, children are born with the same primal unconscious that has been part of the human psyche since prehistory. They are simply closer to this wellspring of archetypes, instincts, and imaginative potentials than most adults, who have learned to distance themselves from it through the construction of a rational, bounded ego. While I talked to the archaeologist on site of the Dolmen de Menga, I saw the that these rituals and symbols are still alive in the unconscious of modern children just as they were in the stone age. I looked at the ground to see that Violet was instinctually making a little Dolmen out of dirt. My daughter Violet's recent fear of the dark illustrates this innate connection to the primal unconscious. When she wakes up afraid in the middle of the night, I try to reassure her by explaining that the shadows that loom in the darkness are nothing more than parts of herself that she does not yet know how to understand yet or integrate. They are manifestations of the unknown, the numinous, the archetypal - all those aspects of the psyche that can be terrifying in their raw power and otherness, but that also hold the keys to creativity, transformation, and growth. Violet intuitively understands this link between fear and creativity. She has begun using the very things that frighten her as inspiration for her storytelling and artwork, transmuting her nighttime terrors into imaginative narratives and symbols. This process of turning the raw materials of the unconscious into concrete expressions is a perfect microcosm of the way in which art and architecture have always functioned for humans - as ways of both channeling and containing the primal energies that surge within us. When Violet walked through the Dolmen de Menga and listened to the archaeologist's explanations of how it was built, something in her immediately responded with recognition and understanding. The dolmen's construction - the careful arrangement of massive stones to create an enduring sacred space - made intuitive sense to her in a way that it might not for an adult more removed from the primal architect within. I see this same impulse in Violet whenever we go to the park and she asks me where she can build something that will last forever. Her structures made of sticks and stones by the riverbank, where the groundskeepers will not disturb them, are her way of creating something permanent and visible - her own small monuments to the human drive to make a mark on the world and to shape our environment into a reflection of our inner reality. By exploring the origins of architecture in monuments like the Dolmen de Menga, we can gain insight into the universal human impulse to create meaning, order, and beauty in the built environment. The megalithic structures of the Neolithic period represent some of the earliest and most impressive examples of human creativity and ingenuity applied to the shaping of space and the creation of enduring cultural landmarks. Moreover, studying the astronomical alignments and symbolic significance of ancient monuments can shed light on the fundamental human desire to connect with the larger cosmos and to find our place within the grand cycles of nature and the universe. The incorporation of celestial events into the design and use of structures like the Dolmen de Menga reflects a profound awareness of the interconnectedness of human life with the wider world, a theme that continues to resonate in the art and architecture of cultures throughout history. [caption id="attachment_5361" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Here is my explorer buddy[/caption] Bibliography Arendt, H. (1958). The Human Condition. University of Chicago Press. Bachelard, G. (1994). The Poetics of Space. Beacon Press. 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Europe. Giorgia shares her fascinating insights on leadership in times of uncertainty, the importance of adaptability, and fostering a culture of trust and inclusivity. With her extensive experience leading global teams, Giorgia offers valuable advice for current and aspiring leaders looking to navigate the challenges of the modern business landscape. KEY TAKEAWAYS Effective leadership in times of uncertainty requires anticipating change, reading market signals, and being mentally prepared for surprises while maintaining a clear vision and purpose. Fostering a culture of trust, empathy, and authenticity is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent in today's competitive market. Consistently achieving small goals and celebrating successes helps build resilience and momentum towards a long-term vision. Embracing diversity of thought and actively listening to different perspectives leads to better decision-making and understanding in multicultural teams. Encouraging people to step out of their comfort zone and supporting them through challenges can lead to extraordinary growth and performance. Senior leaders must challenge their unconscious biases and promote this practice throughout their organisation to create a fair and respectful work environment. The energy transition and digital transformation are reshaping the job market, requiring leaders to embrace new skills and adapt their business models accordingly. Empowering and trusting teams, even when facing uncertainty, can lead to outstanding results and a willingness to go the extra mile. BEST MOMENTS "Being a senior leader in a global or in a big organisation requires the ability to anticipate, the ability to read the signals of the market from multiple angles and multiple dimensions." "If you force yourself, and then after a while, it becomes like an addiction, I'm really curious. And so I ask myself a lot of questions, and then I read, but also I ask opinion to people, and I really listen." "People, any people, including already CEOs, they need to think about themselves and their organisation as in transition, and now more than ever." "When I'm able to trigger in people an extra, the willingness to go the extra mile, the willingness to really apply themselves to a level that they don't even know themselves they are capable of, and when I'm able to do that, I'm super proud." "All of us have unconscious bias. [...] Senior leaders again have an important role to equip leaders, middle management, to make sure that they protect themselves from unconscious bias because it can really [hurt] people." ABOUT THE GUEST Giorgia Arnaboldi is Vice President of Shell Energy Europe, the division within Shell Group that is focused on developing and growing fully integrated lower carbon energy offerings to help customers and Shell to decarbonise and meet their net-zero emissions targets. Before, she has been CEO of Shell Energy Deutschland, based in Hamburg, where she successfully led the end to end in country activities and spearheaded the development of a renewed Northwest Europe strategy and transformation program. Being in Shell since 2001, she has covered several commercial, marketing & strategy, business development roles in Shell Lubricants, Commercial Fuels and Shell Energy Trading. Giorgia holds a master's degree in Management Engineering from Polytechnic of Milan and the OUBEP Programme certificate from Oxford University. She has a family with 2 children and has lived with them in Madrid, Hamburg and London while performing business for Shell. VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea's work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don't want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

Not all that glitters is gold… Sometimes it's silver! In today's episode, Matilda is joined by Egyptologist and Jewelery Historian Sigrid van Roode, to talk all about that most magical of materials: silver. Together, they discuss all the questions about silver that you didn't even know you had: Why did people used to regularly cut up silver bracelets? What did political issues in central Asia have to do with the Viking raids in Northwest Europe? How can you trust what you see in a photograph? And why should we pay attention to the hairstyle depicted on silver coins? Tune in to find out!Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/24Links Sigrid's website An interview with Sigrid about life as an independent researcher Insta post about the headdress Sidestone Press (watch out for Sigrid's book!)Guest Contact Name: Sigrid van Roode email: sigridvanroode@bedouinsilver.com insta: @‌bedouinsilverContact the Host Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup twitter: @ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion: https://www.archpodnet.com/motion

Not all that glitters is gold… Sometimes it's silver! In today's episode, Matilda is joined by Egyptologist and Jewelery Historian Sigrid van Roode, to talk all about that most magical of materials: silver. Together, they discuss all the questions about silver that you didn't even know you had: Why did people used to regularly cut up silver bracelets? What did political issues in central Asia have to do with the Viking raids in Northwest Europe? How can you trust what you see in a photograph? And why should we pay attention to the hairstyle depicted on silver coins? Tune in to find out!Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/24Links Sigrid's website An interview with Sigrid about life as an independent researcher Insta post about the headdress Sidestone Press (watch out for Sigrid's book!)Guest Contact Name: Sigrid van Roode email: sigridvanroode@bedouinsilver.com insta: @‌bedouinsilverContact the Host Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup twitter: @ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion: https://www.archpodnet.com/motion

Our guest on this episode is Dr Helen Fry, the author of more than 25 books on the social history of WW2, not least British intelligence activities, spies and the like.  She is a leading authority on many related topics, including on the ‘secret listeners' who eavesdropped on what enemy Prisoners of War were discussing. This was in order to gain insights into what was going on in the foe's war effort and also the mindset of the German opposition.  In the discussion with podcast host Iain Ballantyne, Dr Fry touches on various naval angles not least the eavesdropping that was used across various sites where German U-boat crews were held. This includes the use of deliberately casual interrogations to lull the PoWs into a false sense of security for when they discussed things later with their comrades in captivity (not knowing they were being listened to). We also learn how one U-boat sailor in 1940 gave away Enigma machine secrets in a most extraordinary fashion. The unsung, backroom work of women and others in British naval intelligence, including for the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944, is included in the fascinating chat.   Also discussed is the use of female interrogators, and also how German and Austrian refugees from Nazi oppression (due to their Jewish faith) became players in the British intelligence-gathering system and even commandos. The next edition of Warships IFR is published on May 17, in the UK and globally. It includes a special D-Day 80 feature section, commemorating the Allied invasion of Normandy that began the liberation of Northwest Europe from Nazi oppression. For more on the June 2024 edition https://bit.ly/w2406c (live from 17.5.24) or visit the magazine web site http://bit.ly/wifrmag Also, follow us on X @WarshipsIFR Facebook @WarshipsFR and Warships IFR TV on YouTube @warshipsifrtv3668 For more on various editions of the magazine https://bit.ly/wifri Among Dr Fry's books are ‘Women in Intelligence', ‘The Walls Have Ears' and ‘The London Cage'. Her next book is ‘Why I Became an X Troop Commando' (out later this year). All of the aforementioned are published by Yale University Press. Visit Helen's web site https://www.helen-fry.com or follow her on X @DrHelenFry Iain Ballantyne is the founding and current Editor of Warships IFR (first published in 1998) along with its ‘Guide to the Royal Navy' (since 2003) and ‘Guide to the US Navy' (since 2018). Iain is also author of the books ‘Hunter Killers' (Orion) and ‘The Deadly Trade' (Weidenfeld & Nicolson), both about submarine warfare, plus ‘Arnhem: Ten Days in The Cauldron' and ‘Bismarck: 24 Hours to Doom' (published by Canelo). Visit his web site Bismarckbattle.com and follow him on X @IBallantyn

"I don't want to get any messages saying, 'I am holding my position.' We are not holding a Goddamned thing. Let the Germans do that. We are advancing constantly and we are not interested in holding onto anything, except the enemy's balls. We are going to twist his balls and kick the living shit out of him all of the time." General George S Patton, June 1944 The debt owed to those who liberated Western Europe from Nazi oppression will underpin the D-Day 80 Commemorations. Although D-Day was essential to victory in Europe, it was not an end in itself. Study of the wider war to liberate Northwest Europe places D-Day in context and helps the military professional understand the link between the operational and strategic levels of war. One method of undertaking this study is through educational wargaming which enables learning through active participation, rather than passive receipt of information. This short read, part three of three of this mini-series, will outline how this learning experience can be achieved through use of a COTS wargame. Success on D-Day allowed the Allies to secure a firm bridgehead. The resulting campaign was a brutal attritional struggle that led to the destruction of German forces in Normandy and a dramatic breakout across France. Subsequent attempts for a quick advance into Germany failed in the face of logistical constraints and German resistance - most notably at Arnhem in September 1944. A German winter counter-offensive in the Ardennes followed and achieved surprise but was subsequently defeated. In Spring 1945 a deliberate Allied offensive breached the German defences, crossed the Rhine and the German Army surrender in May 1945. How did the Allies win? Interactive study using the wargame 1944: D-Day To The Rhine offers the military professional the opportunity to answer this question. The map for 1944: D-Day To The Rhine extends from the French Atlantic coast to Western Germany. Units are armies or corps and turns represent a month. Set-up shows how the Germans attempted to defend the region. The Allies are not committed to invading Normandy. Other options are available but come with commensurate variations in air support and German responsiveness. The Allied invasion will almost certainly succeed. This illustrates the immense and wide-ranging preparatory effort the Allies devoted to ensuring success. A subsequent breakout can be more problematic and will reflect player decision making. The Allied invasion of southern France - Op DRAGOON - opens up a new area of operation to the south of the game map. Ends, Ways and Means Balancing "Ends, Ways and Means" are integral to success and reflect the game's strategic level focus. Allied victory is determined by the "End" chosen. These range from the swift capture of Berlin through to securing Western Germany and isolation of the industrial Rhur region. In this way the game confronts the player with the historical choices the Allies faced. Central to the representation of "Means", is the use of resource points. These provide replacements and enable movement and combat. A fixed amount is given each turn, mirroring the capacity of the invasion beaches. German occupied ports can be captured to increase this amount. The Allied player faces a decision on whether success can be achieved with the fixed capacity available, or if resources must be invested to first liberate ports and increase resources. The game models "Ways" through the use of resource points for movement and combat. Units can move and fight in any order and this forces the player to think about sequencing of operations. The overall effect of these game mechanisms forces the player to confront the tensions inherent in balancing "Ends, Ways and Means." Thus the player gains some experiential insight into the historical situation, such as the prioritisation of Op MARKET-GARDEN over clearance of the Scheldt estuary, which occurred in September 1944. Chance The "chance" inherent in the nature of war...

Around 6000 years ago in Northwest Europe, our ancestors transitioned from hunter-gatherer societies to sedentary farming. How did their diets change during this time? The field of archaeological sciences and chemistry teamed up to shed new light on this question. In this episode, we ask Amy Styring (Archaeological chemist at the U Oxford) what's her take on a natural diet, whether we overestimate the role of meat in our past diets, and what lessons can we learn today if we have a better understanding of how people produced and ate food in the past?This is the first of a two-part series. Next week we hear from a meal historian on the role culture plays in informing what we eat.For more info and resources, visit: https://tabledebates.org/podcast/episode59GuestsAmy Styring, Associate Professor at the University of OxfordEpisode edited and produced by Matthew Kessler. Music by Blue dot sessions.

Guest post by Ger Corbett, CEO of Sandyford Business District, discusses optimising sustainable initiatives in the area, through local and European decarbonisation projects When I assumed the role of CEO of Sandyford Business District (SBD) in 2022, I recognised the immense opportunity to implement impactful sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives within Ireland's largest business improvement district. With over 1,000 businesses and 26,000 workers within the district, it became clear that our actions here could serve as a positive model for change for businesses and communities nationwide. Core to my ambitions is that as a key influencer in the area, SBD would not only address climate challenges, and enhance mobility but that we also ensure that SBD thrived as both a workplace and a residential area, during my tenure and beyond. Why we need more sustainability and decarbonisation Putting flesh on the bones of this commitment, the team at Sandyford launched a Project Green initiative and Green Charter for businesses several years ago. Since then, we have doubled down on our work and cultivated partnerships with local authorities and we have worked hard to secure support from various EU funding streams to enact positive change across the many facets that make up our district. We are also actively seeking businesses within the District to sign up the Green Charter and commit to some positive changes. Transitioning to a circular economy Last year, SBD was chosen to participate in the procurement buyers group for the EU-funded CircularPSP project. This project aims to support businesses in implementing innovative circular economy solutions across Europe. With a total investment of €5.64 million in research and development, our involvement in this initiative marks a significant achievement for us. We are currently receiving submissions from suppliers, who offer solutions to the complex challenges of transitioning to a circular economy. The candidate business will utilise AI, taxonomies, missions, workflows, and upskilling technologies to help to effect change. This project epitomises our commitment to bringing sustainable change to Sandyford, as we aim to establish the district as a resource-efficient hub for economic activity and residential living. SBD Project Manager, Fernanda Pinto Godoy, and I are proud to collaborate with experienced public procurers from five EU member states, the UK, and Turkey, who share our vision for a green circular transition in their respective cities and local areas. Delivering a climate resilient business park for the area Through the EU-led IB-Green project, SBD is collaborating with eleven partners from six countries in Northwest Europe, where we are focusing on facilitating climate adaptation measures specifically within industrial and business parks. With a total budget of €8.9 million, the project aims to reduce heat stress in these areas through the development of green and blue infrastructure. Our work on this project is best understood through the manifestation of the Sandyford Green Infrastructure Project, a collaboration between the district and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. This project aims to transfer 0.8 hectares of land into a new Civic Park, which will be strategically located at the junction of Corrig Road and Carmanhall Road. Once completed, the Park will provide a place for residents, employees and visitors to linger and dwell in a biodiverse area which will serve as a beacon of sustainability, promoting healthier living and working conditions in the area. Fostering shared modes of transportation While life as a resident or employee in the district is being continuously enhanced, we are also keen to facilitate ease of mobility around the area. SBD recently announced a partnership with Trinity College Dublin which will trial a new smart mobility hub project over the next 18 months. The TRACT (TRAnsport Behaviour Change Trials) Project will include a TRACT Mobility...

Today's guest has it figured out. He has a balance. He pursues his passion. He maintains a healthy lifestyle. Family is most important to him. He continues to learn and therefore rises on the corporate ladder. He is amazing. His name is Norber van den Berg. We had been neighbors years ago and our children were very good friends. Naturally, we also became family friends and explored and adventured Northern Virginia together. On today's show we discuss: - Being a global traveler and cultural chameleon, and what he has learned to appreciate the most - What has encouraged him to stay with the same organization for over 30 years, and how he continues to challenge himself - Growing up in a family of 12 kids - Improving himself and focusing on family More about Norbert: Norbert van den Berg is a Dutch national, living in Switzerland and is gategroup's regional President and Managing Director. He has worked with gategroup for the last 30 years, currently leading operations and business entities in North West Europe. Prior to his current role, he worked as Chief Operations Excellence & Compliance Office for gategroup globally. He has a background in Business Science, Business Economics, an MBA in organizational behavior, Masters in International Law and is a lean manufacturing and 6-Sigma practitioner. During his career, he lived in many countries around the globe in continents such as Asia Pacific, Europe, North and South America. As a cultural chameleon, he prides himself of his adaptability and appreciation of different cultures while working in a truly global company and industry. Norbert's experience in leading large operations in a global aviation and food manufacturing environment, led him to become one of the top leaders in gategroup's business organization over the past 2 years. He was one of the founding members of the gategroup Operating Model and Operational Excellence standards and programs and uses his expertise to navigate compliance and operations programs through company changes and day-to-day operational challenges. It's his role and aspiration to develop solid business results, though pragmatic programs and structures that keep an eye out on creating value for Operations and it's thousands of employees. His current focus is ensuring solid business results in a very complex European network with many languages and unionized workforce, while in an industry heavily impacted due to Covid. In addition, green field and Merger & Acquisition activities are prominently driven through Norbert's organization to diversify the company into Food Solutions and make it less reliable on the aviation industry. gategroup gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. We provide passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving more than 700 million passengers annually from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. In 2019, gategroup reached CHF 5.0 billion in revenues generated by approximately 43,000 employees worldwide.

Abaxx Chief Commercial Officer Joe Raia joins NGI's Senior LNG Editor Jamison Cocklin to discuss Abaxx's ongoing efforts to launch a new commodity exchange that will list LNG, nickel and carbon futures initially.   Abaxx's new regulated futures clearinghouse will be the first launched in over a decade. Its plans to list physically settled contracts for the three major LNG markets in Northwest Europe, North Asia and the Gulf Coast comes as the global gas market is searching for a better benchmark to manage increasing risk and volatility. Those contracts are coming closer to being a reality after the company completed its latest round of financing to secure nearly $20 million.

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Emma Howell, Director at Seatrade Maritime, engages in an insightful conversation with Ayten Yavuz, Regional Manager for Northwest Europe and Americas at Chevron Marine Lubricants.They delve into the world of lubricants, exploring the latest solutions and strategies for the marine industry. In this episode you will hear - The Need for New Lubricant SolutionsChevron's Lower Carbon StrategyIntroduction of Taro Ultra Advanced 40Performance in Dual Fuel EnginesLubricants for Alternative FuelsMitigating Air Pollution from Lube Oil BurningAyten Yavuz's Long Career in the IndustryThe Excitement of Working in the Energy SectorFind out about these topics and much more by listening to the episode now.

Julia Goldin is the Global Chief Marketing and Product Officer for the world's no. 1 toy brand, LEGO. Prior to joining the LEGO Gin 2014, Julia was Global CMO at Revlon. She also had a 13-year career with Coca-Cola, where she held several senior global and regional marketing roles, including Division Marketing Director of Northwest Europe and deputy Chief Marketing Officer of Japan.Timestamps00:00 - Intro00:53 - Julia's background01:57 - How did Julia become a CMO?04:46 - What's the secret to being a successful CMO?07:51 - The secret to a long CMO tenure09:37 - Staying on top of trends11:30 - The LEGO mission and importance of plau12:24 - Why play can help work14:27 - Is working at LEGO as fun as it sounds?17:51 - Product innovation at LEGO20:02 - Collaborations and partnerships23:11 - The best LEGO advertising campaigns25:27 - The LEGO approach to sustainability27:07 - Working with agencies28:52 - Where should a CMO focus?30:59 - Julia's marketing career advice36:23 - Getting the business to buy-in to marketing40:26 - What will be important in the future

Join the podcast team on Castle Green in Hereford for an episode recorded at the Cadet Coronation Review for Herefordshire on 17th June 2023.  Hear the sounds of a Hawker Hurricane from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and over two hundred sea, army and air cadets from across the county on parade, reviewed by the Lord Lieutenant for Herefordshire, Mr Edward Harley.Colonel Andy Taylor our Curator and Trustee Revd Paul Roberts explore the museum display put on for the event - a collection of medal groups containing Coronation and Jubilee Medals from 1887 to the present day.  They explore the evolution of the early medals, controversies over the methods for allocation over the years and the lives and service of some of the recipients.  Notable groups are those of Ken Steen, the Medical Officer of 5th Battalion, Light Infantry (V) and later Herefordshire Army Cadet Force who received the 1977 Jubilee Medal and Company Sergeant Major Jack Greenhouse who served through North West Europe 1944-45 with the 1st Herefords and was later RSMI of the Herefordshire Army Cadet Force.  Jack received the 1953 Coronation Medal.For more information visit our website - Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum; follow us on Facebook Herefordshire Regimental Museum | Facebook or visit our Youtube channel Herefordshire Regimental Museum - YouTube.Support the Museum?  Become a Patreon supporter or a Become a FriendTheme Tune - The Lincolnshire Poacher, performed by the outstanding Haverhill Silver Band.This podcast generously supported by the Army Museums Ogilby Trust.Support the show

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: What if they gave an Industrial Revolution and nobody came?, published by jasoncrawford on May 17, 2023 on LessWrong. Imagine you could go back in time to the ancient world to jump-start the Industrial Revolution. You carry with you plans for a steam engine, and you present them to the emperor, explaining how the machine could be used to drain water out of mines, pump bellows for blast furnaces, turn grindstones and lumber saws, etc. But to your dismay, the emperor responds: “Your mechanism is no gift to us. It is tremendously complicated; it would take my best master craftsmen years to assemble. It is made of iron, which could be better used for weapons and armor. And even if we built these engines, they would consume enormous amounts of fuel, which we need for smelting, cooking, and heating. All for what? Merely to save labor. Our empire has plenty of labor; I personally own many slaves. Why waste precious iron and fuel in order to lighten the load of a slave? You are a fool!” We can think of innovation as a kind of product. In the market for innovation there is supply and demand. To explain the Industrial Revolution, economic historians like Joel Mokyr emphasize supply factors: factors that create innovation, such as scientific knowledge and educated craftsmen. But where does demand for innovation come from? What if demand for innovation is low? And how much can demand factors explain industrialization? Riffing on an old anti-war slogan, we can ask: What if they gave an Industrial Revolution and nobody came? Robert Allen thinks demand factors have been underrated. He makes his case in The British Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective, in which he argues that many major inventions were adopted when and where the prices of various factors made it profitable and a good investment to adopt them, and not before. In particular, he emphasizes high wages, the price of energy, and (to a lesser extent) the cost of capital. When and where labor is expensive, and energy and capital are cheap, then it is a good investment to build machines that consume energy in order to automate labor, and further, it is a good investment to do the R&D needed to invent such machines. But not otherwise. And, when he's feeling bold, Allen might push the hypothesis further: to the extent that demand factors explain the adoption of technology, we don't need other hypotheses, including those about supply factors. We don't need to suppose that certain cultures are more inventive than others or more receptive to innovation; we don't need to posit that some societies exhibit bourgeois virtues or possess a culture of growth. Let's examine Allen's argument and see what we can learn from it. First I'll summarize the core of his argument, then I'll discuss some responses and criticism and give my own thoughts. High wages and cheap energy In the first half of the book, Allen establishes that pre-industrial Britain was indeed a high-wage, cheap-energy economy. Wages Here are workers' wages in various cities around the world. By the 18th century, wages in London and Amsterdam were more than twice that of other major cities: Nor is it just that prices were higher in those cities. Here are the wages deflated by the cost of a “subsistence basket,” the bare minimum of food, clothing, and other goods needed to live. Workers in Vienna, Delhi, or Beijing were only a little above subsistence; those in Amsterdam or London were ~4x above: There is also qualitative evidence of high wages. Workers in Northwest Europe ate better diets, “in view of the apparent widespread consumption of expensive and highly refined foods like white bread, meat, dairy products and beer. In contrast, workers and peasants in France, Italy, India and China ate a quasi-vegetarian diet of grain, often boiled, with scarcely any animal pro...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: What if they gave an Industrial Revolution and nobody came?, published by jasoncrawford on May 17, 2023 on LessWrong. Imagine you could go back in time to the ancient world to jump-start the Industrial Revolution. You carry with you plans for a steam engine, and you present them to the emperor, explaining how the machine could be used to drain water out of mines, pump bellows for blast furnaces, turn grindstones and lumber saws, etc. But to your dismay, the emperor responds: “Your mechanism is no gift to us. It is tremendously complicated; it would take my best master craftsmen years to assemble. It is made of iron, which could be better used for weapons and armor. And even if we built these engines, they would consume enormous amounts of fuel, which we need for smelting, cooking, and heating. All for what? Merely to save labor. Our empire has plenty of labor; I personally own many slaves. Why waste precious iron and fuel in order to lighten the load of a slave? You are a fool!” We can think of innovation as a kind of product. In the market for innovation there is supply and demand. To explain the Industrial Revolution, economic historians like Joel Mokyr emphasize supply factors: factors that create innovation, such as scientific knowledge and educated craftsmen. But where does demand for innovation come from? What if demand for innovation is low? And how much can demand factors explain industrialization? Riffing on an old anti-war slogan, we can ask: What if they gave an Industrial Revolution and nobody came? Robert Allen thinks demand factors have been underrated. He makes his case in The British Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective, in which he argues that many major inventions were adopted when and where the prices of various factors made it profitable and a good investment to adopt them, and not before. In particular, he emphasizes high wages, the price of energy, and (to a lesser extent) the cost of capital. When and where labor is expensive, and energy and capital are cheap, then it is a good investment to build machines that consume energy in order to automate labor, and further, it is a good investment to do the R&D needed to invent such machines. But not otherwise. And, when he's feeling bold, Allen might push the hypothesis further: to the extent that demand factors explain the adoption of technology, we don't need other hypotheses, including those about supply factors. We don't need to suppose that certain cultures are more inventive than others or more receptive to innovation; we don't need to posit that some societies exhibit bourgeois virtues or possess a culture of growth. Let's examine Allen's argument and see what we can learn from it. First I'll summarize the core of his argument, then I'll discuss some responses and criticism and give my own thoughts. High wages and cheap energy In the first half of the book, Allen establishes that pre-industrial Britain was indeed a high-wage, cheap-energy economy. Wages Here are workers' wages in various cities around the world. By the 18th century, wages in London and Amsterdam were more than twice that of other major cities: Nor is it just that prices were higher in those cities. Here are the wages deflated by the cost of a “subsistence basket,” the bare minimum of food, clothing, and other goods needed to live. Workers in Vienna, Delhi, or Beijing were only a little above subsistence; those in Amsterdam or London were ~4x above: There is also qualitative evidence of high wages. Workers in Northwest Europe ate better diets, “in view of the apparent widespread consumption of expensive and highly refined foods like white bread, meat, dairy products and beer. In contrast, workers and peasants in France, Italy, India and China ate a quasi-vegetarian diet of grain, often boiled, with scarcely any animal pro...

Data Mesh Radio Patreon - get access to interviews well before they are releasedEpisode list and links to all available episode transcripts (most interviews from #32 on) hereProvided as a free resource by DataStax AstraDB; George Trujillo's contact info: email (george.trujillo@datastax.com) and LinkedInTranscript for this episode (link) provided by Starburst. See their Data Mesh Summit recordings here and their great data mesh resource center here. You can download their Data Mesh for Dummies e-book (info gated) here.Dacil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daciluhernandez/In this episode, Scott interviewed Dacil Hernandez, Director of Data and AI for Northwest Europe at Nagarro.Some key takeaways/thoughts from Dacil's point of view:At the end of the day, tech is the easy part in data. Creating value though data is the hard part. And why do data work if not to create value?It's incredibly easy and pretty common for IT and the business to get disconnected - or never be connected in the first place. Focus on creating and maintaining relationships with a steady flow of context between both sides.Dig into if your business partners actually understand what data ownership means, what it entails. They may be willing but not capable to own data at the start. Work with them to up their capabilities and understanding.Data ownership should not be treated like the "hot potato", being passed to "anyone other than me".Tell your business counterparts "I need your help to help you." You can unlock far more value through collaboration than waiting for requests.Your data strategy should give people FOMO - fear of missing out. Give them incentives that makes it feel like they can't miss out on the value you're creating.!Interesting Idea!: use gamification to find data quality issues. Don't make it a shameful thing, find it and get it remediated and celebrate the people who found it. Look to drive positive energy around your data.Talk to potential data consumers before creating a data quantum or anything in data. You won't know what you can offer that will be valuable to them until you know what they want. So have the conversation.Bad requirements and/or bad requests lead to bad results and data. Ask why someone wants work done - what are you trying to accomplish, let's focus on...

The gasoline and diesel markets in Northwest Europe have tightened as France seeks alternative sources of supply due to strike at five of the country's six refineries. Though negotiations are ongoing at ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies, and strike action might stop soon, supply disruptions are expected to continue at least for a few weeks. In this bonus episode of the Platts Oil Markets Podcast, S&P Global Commodity Insights senior editors Virginie Malicier and Elza Turner discuss with Francesco Di Salvo why these social movements had such an impact on road fuel prices. This week's episode: It's been a perfect storm for Midwest gasoline supply Related price symbols: PCAAS00 - Dated Brent AAJUS00 - ULSD 10ppmS FOB ARA Barge ABXGT00 - ULSD 10ppm CIF NWE basis Le Havre Cargo Eur cents/liter AARIN00 - ICE LS Gasoil at London MOC Mo01 (NextGen MOC) AARIO00 - ICE LS Gasoil at London MOC Mo02 (NextGen MOC)

At long last we close the door on our whirlwind tour of Northwest Europe. No more quids, Guinnesses or lads for these bees for a while, that's for sure. We're joined by our travel companion for this leg, my very sweet mum, to recap & recount all of our highs and lows across the British Isles (and Ireland!)

This teaser episode announced a brand new monthly podcast from the Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum.  Join curator, Colonel Andy Taylor and trustee, Rev Paul Roberts to discover more about the history of this local Regiment from formation in 1908, through war service at Gallipoli 1915, Palestine 1917 and through to D-Day and North-West Europe 1944-45.  Find out why "Just A Walk in the Sun", and if anyone knows why the Lincolnshire Poacher was chosen as the Regimental Quick March.  Find out too whether the Hereford Best Bitter from the Hereford Brewery helped or hindered the discussions.To find out more about this small solely Territorial unit from Herefordshire, in the Welsh Marches, visit our website - Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum; follow us on Facebook Herefordshire Regimental Museum | Facebook or visit our Youtube channel Herefordshire Regimental Museum - YouTube.Theme Tune - The Lincolnshire Poacher, performed by the outstanding Haverhill Silver Band.Support the show

Despite being a volunteer force, 5DCLI (Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry) took part in some of the fiercest and bloodiest battles of World War two in North-West Europe. We'll hear verbatim from the diaries of some of the DCLI soldiers about their brave exploits. One was shot through the breast pocket but through remarkable luck, survived. Another, although small in stature, was large in spirit. And other 5DCLI men bore witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust, acting as guards during war crime trials after the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany.  We also hear from two more recent volunteer soldiers including a single mum for whom the experience of volunteering with the Territorial Army, transformed her life for ever. 

From the maximization of middle distillates yields by refiners to the impact of Chinese lockdowns on the Asia petrochemical sector, our editors explore the implication for European gasoline's blending margins. In this episode of the Oil Markets podcast, EMEA refined products associate editorial director Francesco Di Salvo speaks with gasoline editor Lucy Brown and naphtha editor Vinicius Maffei about the reasons for the record spread between gasoline and naphtha in Northwest Europe, a key measure of blending economics. This Oil Markets podcast was produced by Jennifer Pedrick in Houston.

On the 105th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, three of Canada's foremost historians join this special episode of History Hack, in association with the Great War Group, to discuss the battle, its aftermath and the myth-making that has to lead to it being called by some in Canada "The Birth of a Nation". Joining our resident Canadian Boney and Great War Group Trustee Andrew Lock are: Author, historian and cartographer Mike Bechthold PhD. Mike specialises in the fields of military airpower, the Canadian army in Normandy and Northwest Europe and the Canadian Corps in the Great War. He currently teaches history at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Photographic historian Carla-Jean Stokes. Carla-Jean won the Photographic Historical Society of Canada thesis prize for her paper, “British Official First World War Photographs, 1916-1918: Arranging and Contextualizing a Collection of Prints at the Art Gallery of Ontario” which was later published in Photographic Canadiana. Author and historian Dr Tim Cook CM. Tim is the Senior Historian at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa and is the author of 13 books on Canada in the Great War and Second World War, including Vimy: The Battle and the Legend. In 2014, Tim was appointed a member of the Order of Canada. Learn more about The Great War Group at: https://greatwargroup.com/ Check out the Canadian War Museum at: https://www.warmuseum.ca/ Visit the History Hack Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Support the Pod from just £3 a month or drop us a tip at: https://linktr.ee/historyhack Buy our Merch! https://shop.historyhackpod.com/

From The spirituality of Avalon to shamanic approach and healing the soul and connectons to the Arthurian lengends, Celtic Shamanism derives from the native traditions of North-West Europe. The shamanic contribution of the Celts shares common elements with American, Australian and Siberian teachings, however it derives entirely from Celtic source material. World-renowned Arthurian expert John Matthews offers a new and powerful way of using the Grail stories to help come to terms with our own experience of the wounded soul, whether the hurt has occurred through childhood, painful relationships, bereavement, accident or loss of faith.John Matthews has been involved in study of the mysteries of Britain including the Arthurian Legends and the Grail Myth for almost fifty years.From the Archives: This live interview was recorded on December 6,  1997 on the nationally syndicated radio program, hosted by Laura Lee . See more at www.lauralee.com

Patrice Dutil talks with David A. Borys about how the Canadian Army looked after the civilian population it encountered in the wake of its pursuit of the Nazi army in 1944-45. Borys is the author of is Civilians at the Sharp End: First Canadian Army Civil Affairs in Northwest Europe published by McGill-Queens University Press. The origins of the Civilian Affairs branch are explored as are the relief efforts in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and in Germany. How the branch managed famine, public administration, the restoration of law and order, as well as dealing with underground operations in France and in the Netherlands as well as the military government in Germany where denazification are discussed. This podcast was produced by Jessica Schmidt. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: https://bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society’s mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada’s past.

In today's episode, I sit down with my friend Josh Bridges and discuss the call to ministry, the journey of transitioning from being a senior pastor in South Carolina to being an overseas missionary, and what ministry he and his family will be doing in Wales and Northwest Europe.“3 Quotes for Notes":“People don't remember how you come, they remember how you leave.”“Many times we sit in churches today we and say, “Well it's not happening like it did 100 years ago… Well God's not the one who's changed”“…they just keep celebrating what other people are doing but God keeps bring that call back that they are supposed to be stepping out to do something.”  Links:https://iphc.org/arise/Website: https://give.iphc.org/missionary/joshua-and-bethany-bridgesMail: IPHC World Missions Ministries P.O. Box 12609 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73157 Account #30131S Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/discipleadpodcastMusic: In Orbit by Electronic Senses on Pixabay.com

All across the East of England, there are small cemeteries with completely new material culture. it looks like it's from North-West Europe and represents the arrival, so well documented, of the Anglo-Saxon people. In this episode, we introduce the main debates about how and why the Anglo-Saxons started coming to England. It's a bit of a throwback to our Birdoswald episode, but with more theory, more detail and some new ideas from me! Plus, there's a promise of bonus episodes for those that sign up to Patreon! Sources below. Next episode: The Life of an Anglo-Saxon***Sources: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People Gildas' On The Ruin of Britain Squires, K. E. (2016). Neighbours and networks: funerary trends among cremation practicing groups in early medieval England and north-western Europe. In I. Riddler, J. Soulat, & L. Keys (Eds.), The evidence of material culture: studies in honour of Professor Vera Evison (pp. 119-138). Autun: Editions Mergoil. Hills, C., & Lucy, S. (2019). Spong Hill and the Anglo-Saxon migration to England. Neue Studien zur Sachsenforschung, 9, 239-248.Hills, C. (1998). Did the people of Spong Hill come from Schleswig-Holstein? In (Vol. 11, pp. 145-154).***Talk to me: oldbonespodcast@gmail.com---Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bonesandstuff---Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldbonespodcast ---Keep up to date on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldbones_podcast/---Andy's personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/EarnshawAJD---oldbones.co.uk

Canada's military history in Northwest Europe has been told many times. On 6 June 1944, Canadian forces landed on Juno Beach as part of Operation Overlord, before quickly establishing a bridgehead and moving inland where they encountered, but ultimately overcame, stiff resistance. As the German Reich shrunk in the face of the Allied advance, the Canadians were tasked with liberating the Netherlands. Images of jubilant crowds greeting the  Canadians have been seared in the collective memory. If you visit Normandy today, you will find tokens of thanks in the monuments and local traditions that scatter the Norman coast. But liberation was not achieved simply through tanks, bombs, and bullets. At the sharp end were not just German forces but also civilians who found themselves caught in the path of war. Their presence presented several military and humanitarian problems. Liberation was a messy business. David Borys, producer of the Cool Canadian History podcast and author of the new book, Civilians at the Sharp End: First Canadian Army Civil Affairs in Northwest Europe, joins our program to discuss the monumental task facing Civilian Affairs, their crucial role in military operations and humanitarian aid, and the myths and realities behind the liberation of Northwest Europe.

A reading and commentary from interviews Seamus Heaney gave on the writing of his fourth book, North, taken from Dennis O'Driscoll's Stepping Stones: Interviews with Seamus Heaney. The Heaney interviews are prefaced by a more historical introduction to the bog bodies that figure in his poems from North. The books mentioned and read from in this section are P. V. Glob's The Bog People: Iron Age Man Preserved, Wijnand Van Der Sanden's Through Nature to Eternity: The Bog Bodies of Northwest Europe, Timothy Taylor's The Buried Soul: How Humans Invented Death, Miranda Aldhouse-Green's Bog Bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe's Ancient Mystery. The first five of Heaney's collections can be purchased here, and a good selection from the first half of his career can be found in Selected Poems 1966-1987. Any comments, or suggestions for readings I should make in later episodes, can be emailed to humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com. I assume that the small amount of work presented in each episode constitutes fair use. Publishers, authors, or other copyright holders who would prefer to not have their work presented here can also email me at humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com, and I will remove the episode immediately.

A reading of seven poems from Seamus Heaney's fourth collection, North (1975): Belderg Funeral Rites Bog Queen The Grauballe Man Punishment Strange Fruit Kinship Following the poems is a reading from interviews Heaney gave on the writing of North, taken from Dennis O'Driscoll's Stepping Stones: Interviews with Seamus Heaney. This time around, the interviews are prefaced by a more historical introduction to the bog bodies that figure in the poems from North. The books mentioned and read from in this section are P. V. Glob's The Bog People: Iron Age Man Preserved, Wijnand Van Der Sanden's Through Nature to Eternity: The Bog Bodies of Northwest Europe, Timothy Taylor's The Buried Soul: How Humans Invented Death, Miranda Aldhouse-Green's Bog Bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe's Ancient Mystery. The first five of Heaney's collections can be purchased here, and a good selection from the first half of his career can be found in Selected Poems 1966-1987. Any comments, or suggestions for readings I should make in later episodes, can be emailed to humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com. I assume that the small amount of work presented in each episode constitutes fair use. Publishers, authors, or other copyright holders who would prefer to not have their work presented here can also email me at humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com, and I will remove the episode immediately.

In this second episode of WW2 - A Cornish Story, Charlotte at Bodmin Keep talks about the amazing military feats of Major Kitchen, a DSO winner and war hero who served with distinction with the 5th Battalion of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry in Northwest Europe, while Joseph at the Museum of Cornish Life shares the story of Mary Beazley, the daughter of a Cornish-born Royal Navy admiral, and her incredible wartime experiences at her family home near Bodmin. This podcast series is brought to you in partnership with Bodmin Keep as part of a national project developed by the Imperial War Museum (IWM).(Episode cover image reproduced by kind permission of the Imperial War Museum, London. © IWM A 21574. Vice Admiral H B Rawlings, CB, OBE, photographed on 15 January 1944 at his office in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where he was briefly stationed as Flag Officer Commanding, West Africa.)

In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with David Borys, author of Civilians at the Sharp End: First Canadian Army Civil Affairs in Northwest Europe. They explore the military’s use of abbreviations, the evolution of civilian treatment by the military, and the colonial elements that influenced Civil Affairs in the Canadian military. […]

In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with David Borys, author of Civilians at the Sharp End: First Canadian Army Civil Affairs in Northwest Europe. They explore the military’s use of abbreviations, the evolution of civilian treatment by the military, and the colonial elements that influenced Civil Affairs in the Canadian military. […]

The British Army in Normandy are the focus as Al Murray and James Holland are joined by historian and author Jonathan Ware.In Jonathan’s book 'Jocks, Dragons and Sospans: Through Normandy with 53rd Welsh Division' he questions the Allies' version of events in the battle and offers a new perspective on the British Army's conduct in North-West Europe.We Have Ways has a membership club which includes a live version of the podcast streamed on the internet each Thursday evening. Join at Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Canadian Army in Northwest Europe was the largest field force ever assembled by Canada. Between late summer 1944 and spring 1945, Canadian troops liberated great swaths of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. They also joined with other Allied troops in the invasion of Nazi Germany from the west. Casualties were heavy, and the military...

Peter and Gary continue the story of the South Notts Hussars as they fight through North-West Europe. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Peter Hart's Military History is a Living History production.

In this excerpt from the forthcoming book "Civilians at the Sharp End: First Canadian Army Civil Affairs in Northwest Europe, 1944-1945" CCH takes a look at the tumultuous relationship between the Belgian resistance and First Canadian Army in the period after Belgium's liberation. The book, published by McGill-Queen's Press and set for release on 18 February, is currently available for pre-order purchase on Amazon, grab yours today!

Professor John Buckley joins Al Murray and James Holland to discuss the Allies’ approach to training. Armoured operations and the Normandy campaign also feature in a wide ranging discussion. Regular listeners to We Have Ways will know that Professor Buckley wrote the influential Monty's Men: The British Army and the Liberation of Northwest Europe, 1944-5.We Have Ways has a membership club which includes a live version of the podcast streamed on the internet each Thursday evening. Join at Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first episode of the RELAUNCHED Pete & Gary's Military History, the boys continue the story of the South Notts Hussars, as this WW2 artillery unit fights in North-West Europe. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Peter Hart's Military History is a Living History production.

In 1969 John Lennon and Yoko Ono, recently married and carrying out a 'peace tour' shack up in a Montreal hotel suite for a week long 'bed in' culminating in one of the most iconic protest songs in history. . . . . . . . NEW BOOK: "Civilians at the Sharp End: First Canadian Army Civil Affairs in Northwest Europe" is now available for pre-sale on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Civilians-Sharp-End-Canadian-Northwest/dp/022800649X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=civilian+at+the+sharp+end&qid=1611590523&sr=8-1

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Aura Sabadus, a senior energy journalist with ICIS. We discuss recent energy security dynamics in South-East Europe with the completion of the Southern Gas Corridor and its implications on gas prices, gas-to-coal switching and relationship with Northwest Europe. We delve into the new European Union's approach to natural gas, financing and US regional interests. Some countries highlighted include Romania, Turkey, Greece, Moldova, Bulgaria. Regarding her personal trajectory, Aura shares her views on freedom of speech in a geopolitically sensitive region. The episode was recorded on Jan. 8, 2021.

Treasury is often the first to fall in an acquisition. It’s been a theme in the career of this week’s guest, but not one he’s bitter about. In fact, it has allowed him to experience a variety of treasury roles across a range of industries. In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I am joined by Richard Luke, the Treasurer at Spirit Energy. Spirit Energy is one of Europe’s top independent exploration and production companies. They have operated and non-operated interests across the UK, Norway, the Netherlands, and Denmark, with 33 producing fields and 146 exploration licences. Spirit Energy was formed in 2017 by combining Centrica E&P business with Bayerngas Norge AS. Today they are focused on growth in North-West Europe by being lean, agile, and sustainable. Their vision is to become a leading full-cycle exploration and production player, running assets to their highest standard, and achieving great commercial deals. Richard is a senior corporate treasury professional with over 20 years’ experience working in capital markets and bank financing, cash management, and financial risk management gained within large international organisations. Before Spirit Energy, he held a variety of treasury roles at Shire, BG Group, BPB, Vodafone, and Tarmac. He has extensive experience in planning, driving, leading, and executing risk management strategies, as well as in-depth knowledge of global debt and derivative markets. If you want to find out how varied a role in treasury can be, don’t miss this episode. On the podcast we discussed… How Richard’s year out at Tarmac got him started on his treasury career The downside of Treasury being first to fall during an acquisition and how his career and been heavily shaped by mergers and demergers How being pragmatic and adapting has served him well in all his positions Why Richard recommends the Association of Corporate Treasurer (ACT) exams Richard’s view on the evolution of Treasury and anticipating future risks Richard’s lockdown TMS implementation and why he believes its better to have treasury teams out of London Richards tips for advancing your career and why it's important to hire people on your wavelength If you would like to connect with Richard, you can find him https://uk.linkedin.com/in/richardluke (here on LinkedIn). Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. http://www.treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (Find out more here). Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)! 

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said there was only one campaign of the Second World War that gave him sleepless nights, that was the Battle of the Atlantic. The Battle began on 3 September 1939 and lasted 2074 days until 8 May 1945, when Germany surrendered. With over 70,000 allied seamen killed, lost on 3,500 merchant vessels and 175 warships. This was the longest continuous campaign of the war. Matched against them was the Kreigsmarine. While German surface ships would sally out, this campaign is known for the u-boats that would prey upon allied convoys. Joining me today is Brian Walter, a retired army officer, recipient of the Excellence in Military History Award from the US Army Center for Military History and the Association of the United States Army. Brian is the Author of The Longest Campaign: Britain’s Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe, 1939-45.

After D-Day, the spotlight on the allied fighting was focused on North West Europe, yet the fighting in Italy carried on often overlooked. In this episode we’re going to be looking at the Canadians battling across what should have been good tank country at the end of 1944.  I’m joined by Canadian military historian Mark Zuehlke, author of ‘The River Battles: Canada’s Final Campaign in World War II Italy’. If you want more of Mark and I chatting we discussed the Dieppe Raid, way back in episode 5!

Welcome to the first episode "Of Song and Bone," a podcast exploring ancestral arts and people's history through song, story, and poetry. In this episode, we explore the old Scottish Ballad "The Elfin Knight" and its relationship to other folkloric and mythic stories from Northwest Europe. Let's dive into tales of clever lasses, riddle-weaving giants, and otherworldly heroes. Features the old recording of "The Elfin Knight" by Ewan Maccoll. Learn more at: ofsongandbone.wordpress.com

In this HR Uprising episode, Lucinda is joined by Dan Simpson, Head of People and Leadership in Europe at Siemens. They explore a variety of topics, mainly exploring Dan's journey and career progression through the world of HR. In addition, they also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of working for a large global organisation. Overall, providing key HRD insights that can be applied at all levels of HR. Key Takeaways Dan's experience in people began in Sainsbury's, where he joined the staff council in the hopes of bolstering his CV. His provocative questions and initiative saw to it that a career in HR began soon afterwards. One of the most valuable lessons learned early on was that no-one in the HR world should deem to know their people if they don't know how the business itself works from top to bottom. HR is about being a partner to the business, and helping the business build the capability it needs to deliver its own promises to its stakeholders. Relationships have been key to not just Dan's career, but the growth of the HR industry in general. HR is all about leveraging the most useful and talented members of a business in order to make it stronger. The danger of scanning the outside and bringing it in is that context can be lost along the way. Context is extremely important when trying to design things that make sense to your environment. When it comes to diversity and inclusion, advocacy is never enough. With the help of his team, Dan was able to provide data-based conclusions in order to promote these vital causes in business. The trick of great organisational development (O.D.) is to frame the problem around “generative images”. Decide where you are now, and encourage people to describe it to you with the problems that go with that. Best Moments 'Two weeks later I found myself in an assessment centre' 'Never let anyone near a HR office, if they don't know how the business works' ‘Assessment centres and development centres are still the closest match you will get to a real-world event' 'Sometimes you have those crossroad moments where you have to make that call' ‘I had a real challenge getting Siemens to buy into diversity and inclusion' ‘Unconscious bias training is like one of those wearable devices you put on your wrist' ‘It's so important to maintain your perspective, even in the heat of the moment' Valuable Resources Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn Group Host of The HR Uprising Podcast, Lucinda Carney, is also the founder and CEO of Actus Software, where you can find additional free HR Resources: https://actus.co.uk/free-performance-management-resources/   ABOUT THE HOST   Dan Simpson began his career at Sainsbury's, having been talent-spotted by the HR Director and invited onto the graduate programme. Whilst at Sainsbury's, Dan worked as a graduate trainee manager, executive assistant to a senior Director as well as the Personnel and Training Manager of two stores. Consequently, Dan left Sainsbury's to join Siemens in their UK corporate HR talent management team. He became the Head of HR for Siemens Wind Power in the UK and then moved back into a corporate role to become the Head of Talent for the UK and Northwest Europe. Following this assignment, he was appointed as the Head of People & Leadership across Europe and served as a member of the Siemens Global Talent Expert team. Certainly, he is passionate about diversity and inclusion, leading on this for Siemens in the UK and globally throughout his career. In 2020, Dan will join the new Siemens Energy company as it prepares to be listed as a separate company in the autumn. He will jointly lead the global expert team for Organisational Development, focusing on building an enterprise succession and diversity concept. Away from work, he is passionate about politics, Star Wars, comic book movies as well as Arsenal FC. In addition, Dan lives with his wife and two children in Surrey. Dan Simpson on LinkedIn   ABOUT THE HOST   Lucinda Carneyis a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up' together. "When we look up we rise up” Contact Method Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising YouTube: Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this episode of “Marketing Today,” host Alan Hart interviews Alexandra Dimiziani, co-founder and global managing partner of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand. Dimiziani’s previous career experience includes working at Airbnb as first the head of marketing, EMEA based in London, and then as the global marketing director in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dimiziani’s experience at Coca-Cola was as the global creative director for still beverages, new products, corporate social responsibility based in Atlanta and then as the marketing content director for Northwest Europe and the Nordics. Dimiziani talks about how her career has benefitted from shifting between advertising and marketing, as well as among other pursuits and interests like working in Rwanda and Burundi, getting her masters in investigative journalism, and writing a novel that led to death threats.   Dimiziani discusses graduating from university at the young age of 19 with a bachelor’s in business administration and working at the ad agencies Bozell and DDB. She learned about extreme poverty when backpacking by herself through Ecuador, East Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, gained global awareness and compassion for underprivileged communities, which coincided with her own feelings of being an outsider. Dimiziani shares the vast commercial marketing-meets-community responsibility insight she learned and applied while at Coca-Cola, Airbnb, and while launching TwentyFirstCenturyBrand. She is driven by personal growth, by going past her limits, gaining an advantage by standing out from the crowd, and being a lateral thinker because she has had such varied real-life experiences. Dimiziani shares, “I believe that’s when most innovation truly occurs in this sort of mash-up of insight and understanding across subject areas.” Why do companies need a tight brand narrative centered around purpose?  “So, the world understands why it needs the brand, but also what it can hold the brand accountable for. And, so when that narrative goes out into the world and is molded, rightly so, by the community, it is still recognizable.” She discusses TwentyFirstCenturyBrand’s most popular offering called the ‘brand blueprint,’ which she articulates as, “what a brand aspires to stand for in the hearts and minds of its communities. And that results in a brand narrative that unites the vast and various stakeholder communities...from consumers to employees, to partners, to investors...and acts as the foundational reference that helps the workforce make better, faster decisions that deliver on-brand consistently.” Highlights from this week’s “Marketing Today”: When Alexandra Dimiziani isn’t advising brands, does she work as a C.I.A. agent? (01:38) Alexandra introduces herself and her early work experience. (03:12) What was the novel about that Alexandra wrote? (08:50) What inspired her move to Coca-Cola? (09:25) Alexandra discusses moving to London to get her degree, meeting her husband, and joining Airbnb. (10:56) How was Alexandra shaped by getting her degree at 19? (14:28) In what ways does Alexandra take strength from her variety of experiences? (17:55) What did she learn while working for Airbnb? (21:45) How did TwentyFirstCenturyBrand get started and what does it offer? (29:28) What are the values of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand? (38:32) Is there an experience in Alexandra Dimiziani’s life that has defined who she is today? (43:43) What advice would she give to her younger self? (46:23) What fuels Alexandra to keep going in her career and life? (47:40) Are there brands that she thinks we should pay attention to? (48:35) Where does Alexandra see the future of marketing going? (51:07)   Resources mentioned: Adam Stagliano Lisa Simutami, former country director at PSI Jonathan Mildenhall, former CMO of Airbnb and co-founder of TwentyFirstCentury Brand Neil Barrie, formerly with TBWA Chiat Day and co-founder of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand WeAccept short film WeAccept – Airbnb SuperBowl Campaign Live There – Airbnb campaign Not Yet Trending – Airbnb campaign TwentyFirstCenturyBrand Perspectives on Purpose book edited by Nina Montgomery that Alex contributed a chapter on values Universal Standard Third Love – news related to Victoria’s Secret Everlane Spotify Like a Girl campaign Lean In ACLU Support the show.

Join Nicole and David from the Wadudu Insect Center in the Netherlands as they discuss mealworms research, the exciting future of insects, and advice for raising your own mealworms!WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhat are glass worms?Mealworms vs Black Soldier Flies- the pros and cons of eachProper housing and nutrition for raising mealwormsOvercoming grain mitesMealworms as a sustainable food source for fish, poultry and other large scale farmsForecasted future of insectsAre dermestids good for your bins?Future of sexing mealworm beetlesAdditional research in the insect fieldMealworms for human consumptionChallenges in commercial mealworm farmingAdvice for home mealworm farmingTips for separating beetles and pupaeHow many beetles should be housed in a binOUR GUESTOur guest for this episode is David from the Wadudu Insect Center in the Netherlands. The Wadudu Insect Center combines rearing, research and advice to reach a sustainable sector in North-West Europe by creating circular protein.Wadudu insect center believes in transparency and open innovation. They provide support for commercial and home farmers across the world!RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDWadudu Insect Center websiteWadudu Insect Center on FacebookEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.com*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubCall our podcast message line and leave a question or comment! 719-647-7754Sign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

How did the modern dynamist economy of wealth and opportunity come about? The processes of transformational changes could have started many times in history - but they first became sustained in North-West Europe about 240 years ago. The question of why this happened in that particular place and time is one that has exercised generations of scholars.What is modernity? What is a ‘civilization’? What is considered ‘western civilization’? What is the moral economy? How could you make a living before the Enlightenment? Are there different kinds of modernity? What is economic nationalism?Further Reading:The Wealth Explosion: The Nature and Origins of Modernity, written by Stephen DaviesThe Great Realignment: Understanding Politics Today, written by Stephen DaviesHow the World Got Modern, written by Stephen DaviesRelated Content:David Hume Encyclopedia entryHume and the Politics of Enlightenment, Free Thoughts PodcastThe Politics of Modernism, written by David S. D’Amato See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we’re going to be looking at the Free French and the Division Leclerc, commanded by Philippe de Hauteclocque. Raised in the French Colonies of Africa, they fought with distinction in the deserts of Libya and with the British 8th Army. They also took part in the fighting in North West Europe after D-Day, being one of the units that liberated Paris in 1944. This is not just a story of a unit, but is very much the story of the growth of the Free French. For this episode I’m joined by M.P. Robinson. Robinson is author of a number of book, the latest published by Osprey being‘Division Leclerc: The Leclerc Column and Free French 2nd Armoured Division, 1940-46’

Maintenance on secondary cracking units at the Jamnagar and Yanbu refineries is having a conflicting impact on European gasoline and Vacuum Gasoil markets. Supply of gasoline out of the units has been dented, meaning Northwest Europe is being tapped to fill the void, while demand for European VGO...

Goalie Deals Galore It's officially the dog days of the NHL offseason; after the Tavares dust settled, NHL boardrooms have gone relatively quiet. A handful of contracts have been signed recently, however, including some big-name goaltenders. Vegas re-signed 33-year old Marc-Andre Fleury to an eyebrow-raising 3 year, $7 million AAV deal. In Winnipeg, Kevin Cheveldayoff used his abacus to work out a 6 year, $6.167 million AAV contract for Vezina finalist Connor Hellebuyck. Finally, in spite of putting everything on hold until a decision is made re: Ryan Ellis, David Poile did manage to complete a 3 year, $1.5 million AAV contract for elite backup goaltender Juuse Saros. The Juuse is Loose-y In this episode, we spend a good amount of time breaking down what has made young Juuse Saros successful, and what challenges he may face in the future. His save percentage numbers are truly outstanding, but present an interesting (and perhaps worrying) trend. Is he Nashville's future starter? How soon should the team begin that transition? Why on Earth does George call Scandinavia "Northwest Europe?" Tune in and find out! Holding out on Hartman At this past year's trade deadline, the Nashville Predators dealt a first round pick and prospect Victor Ejdsell for Chicago's Ryan Hartman. It's a big return for the Blackhawks, but makes sense for a Nashville team that should be well-established in the Cup Contender conversation. Naturally, just how much sense it makes depends on how Hartman performs. While the young winger's six points in 21 games is not exactly exceptional, his possession numbers were at least decent. All in all, though, the team will be hoping for more in the future. We discuss what steps Hartman, as well as the coaching staff, must take to make that happen. As always, thank you very much for listening! Feel free to reach out to George Matarangas (@GeorgeM1019) or myself (@WadeM117) about anything at all! Especially if you want to make fun of George.

What happened to Montreal during the Great War? For the past three years, distinguished military historian Terry Copp has been researching Canada’s metropolis––Montreal––from 1914 to 1918. In our conversation, Terry discusses the various social, religious and political cleavages within the city beyond the divide between English and French-speaking populations. Although the war intensified many of these cleavages and sewed deep divisions between communities residing within Montreal, Terry is hesitant to argue that the war fundamentally changed the city. Manuscripts published in university presses are the ‘gold standard’ for those working in the field of history, but Terry has decided not to pursue his project on Montreal in traditional manuscript form. He and a student-research assistant have been creating a website for his project, which will allow him the freedom to include (and exclude) short vignettes, stories, maps and databases, which would be nearly impossible to do in a manuscript. It has given him the freedom that many scholars envy when going through the editing stages of publishing a book.  Terry is best known for his award-winning work on the military history of Canadians fighting in the Second World War. But he would not have always called himself a military historian. In the final segment of the episode, Terry discusses his decision to transition from a labour historian to an historian of the military, although he might better be described as an historian of war and society. Why he returned to Montreal for his current research project is the result of his students and their research––something that has always stimulated Terry and kept him going over his career.   References  Copp, J.T. The Anatomy of Poverty: The Condition of the Working Class in Montreal, 1897-1929. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1974. ------. Cinderella Army: The Canadians in Northwest Europe, 1944–45. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2006. ------. Fields of Fire: The Canadians in Normandy. 2nd ed. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2014. Gregory, Adrian. The Last Great War: British Society and the First World War. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008.  Keelan, Geoff. “Bourassa’s War: Henri Bourassa and the First World War.” PhD Dissertation, University of Waterloo, 2015.

The premium of Mediterranean low sulfur fuel oil prices over Northwest Europe tumbled to its narrowest level in 20-months on the back of plummeting freight rates between the two regions.Platts oil and shipping editors, Beatrice Bedeschi and John Morley discuss the reasons behind the bearish...

  Full crew. Our main topic is an overview of the campaign in North-West Europe and discussion of the missions, units and special rules described in the theatre book. Rich talks about his terrain projects and flirtations with Chain of Command, Dave assesses the latest Warlord FAQ and Sam mentions UK tournaments in 2015.

Elza Turner, senior editor for the Russian domestic oil market and Alex Pearce, editor for Northwest Europe distillates, discuss the temporary drop of Russian October diesel exports against the overall picture of steady flows to Europe and expected increase of volumes next year.This is the latest...

@TimDodds records a lecture by Andrew Robertshaw From From D Day to Berlin: Logistics in North West Europe 1944 to 1945. This podcast was recorded @RLCMuseum #Deepcut

Pwyll meets a mysterious Lady In the first episode of the second half of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed we find out that it has been three long and glorious years since Pwyll journeyed to Annwn and became firm friends with Annwn and his own kingdom is just beginning to shown signs of strain. It has been hot with fine weather for so long that the possibility of drought is becoming a real threat. Pwyll has not taken a Queen and produced an heir and the people fear that the land is suffering from his lack of fertility. Pwyll, however, has other things on his mind... This episode is also the 7th episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi: Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed and the beginning of the second half of that Branch - the story of his encounter with Rhiannon. More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Running Order: Intro 0:40 News - Shinewater Lake 1:35 Recap 4:36 Story 5:21 Listener Feedback - Oxana 29:57 Promo - Between the Earth & Stars 32:25 Thanks for Donation 33:35 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 2 Nov 2013, 35m, 33Mb Send us your feedback! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe News & Views Shinewater Lake Bronze Age Sacred Water Site Shinewater Lake Bronze Age site We talk about what is possibly the largest Sacred Water site in the UK - the Shinewater Lake Bronze Age site. It has been described by Chris Greatorex, the Director of the Excavation, as possibly one of the most important wetland sites in North-West Europe. Find out more in our posts and the links they contain at: South of England’s water site to rival Flag Fen site finally recognised Bronze Age site discovered over a decade ago in Shinewater area to rival Flag-Fen! Shinewater Park ‘Sacred Water’ site decaying without record Shinewater Park Website British Archaeology   Names Used in this Story Listed in order of appearance Pwyll Arawn Dyfed Prince of Annwn Annwn Cantrefs (the) Pendaran Delwyn Arberth Gorsedd Arberth Sidhe Bryn Caerau Sea-Voice Celyn Cerys Rhiannon Hevaydd Hen {Heueyd Hen} Hefaidd the Ancient   Rhiannon by Alan Lee Locations visited in this Episode Some wonderful information from Nantle about the locations seen in the First Branch. The Cantrefs of Dyfed. Pic Arberth Castle today One of Pwyll's chief courts, obviously not far from Gorsedd Arberth (see below). Perhaps the site of the Norman Castle. Photo     Location of the Gorsedd? The Iron Age fort on Camp Hill to the south of the town of Narberth is the most commonly accepted location for the Gorsedd of Arberth. We have marked it in Green with our location on Bryn Caerau marked in Yellow to the North-East of Arberth. Pic: Google Earth We suspect that these twin peaks are the site of the actual Gorsedd as they are higher than Camp Hill, match with the descriptions of the topography given in the text and have an earlier Bronze Age archaeological presence known as Caerau Gaer and Llandewi Gaer. Arberth, the "Sea-Voice" & the Gorsedd The River we have called the Sea-Voice is the river Marlais that flows from the River Taf. The Welsh name comes from 'marw glais' which means 'dead bruise' and therefore stagnant water, so we can only assume that it has long since become polluted. Lady Charlotte Guest's Rhiannon   Listener Feedback Helen We play some lovely feedback from Oxana and give thanks to Birgir for his super Donation.   Promo - Between the Earth and Stars Irish Fireside Between the Earth and Stars is a monthly podcast for witches, magicians, and others of the occult persuasion. Explore the earth and sky from a physical and metaphysical perspective, and delve into the mysteries of magick and meditation with Oraia Helene. You can find the show on iTunes as well as the website, or Libsyn.     Huge Thanks to Special Guest Actors   Damh the Bard Damh the Bard Damh, taking on the role of Gwawl and other parts in the second half of our re-telling of the First Branch, is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood. You can find out more about Damh and his work on his website at paganmusic.co.uk or on our Contributor page.   Cerri Lee Cerri Lee Cerri Lee, playing the role of Rhiannon, is a multi-talented visionary artist who can turn her hand to almost anything creative. She is inspired by nature, and the ancient Pagan myths and legends of many cultures, her beliefs as a modern day Druid as well as those around her. Cerri is equally in her element when she is up to her elbows in clay or painting one of her fabulous pictures. She is partner to Druid musician and long-time supporter of our show, Damh the Bard and can be found supporting him at many of his performances.   Extra Special Thanks to Show Friends   Keltoria Keltoria We are pleased to be able to bring you a superb piece by Keltoria, Call of the Wildwood - from their brand new album, Beyond the Wildwood! In this episode, you can also hear their beautiful track After the Storm from the album Shadows and Stone. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.   Portcullis Portcullis A special thank you to Jason, Sue and Haydon for the wonderful courtly sounds of Portcullis playing Tradesh that can be heard as the Minstrels playing at the court of Arberth in this episode. You can find out more about Portcullis on their website or on their Contributor page.   Anne Roos Anne Roos We are pleased to be able to bring you a superb piece by Anne, My True Love's Hair from her beautiful album Haste to the Wedding. Thank you, Anne! You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.     Our Sources for the Episode Places Mentioned in the First Branch, Fascinating website. Bullfinch's Mythology, The Celts, section 8. The Mabinogion, pp ix-xxxvi, 3-21, 227-232, Sioned Davies, Oxford, 2007, ISBN 978-0-19-283242 The Mabinogion, pp 9-41, 45-65, Jeffrey Gantz, Penguin, 1976, ISBN 0-14-044322-3 The Mabinogion, pp ix-xliv, 3-24, 275-278, Gwyn Jones & Thomas Jones, Dent & Dutton, 1977, ISBN 0-460-01097-2. Can also be found online at www.donaldcorrell.com Pwyll Pendeuc Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, Mary Jones Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts Notes to Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts The Mabinogion, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1849, Project Gutenberg The Mabinogi of Pwyll, W. M. Parker, mabiongi.net. Notes at mabinogion.info 'The Lord of Dyfed', from Legends of the Celts, p.134ff, Frank Delaney, HarperCollins, 1991, ISBN 0-586-21151-9 Tales from the Mabinogion, Gwyn Thomas & Kevin Crossley-Holland, Gollancz, 1984, ISBN 0-575-03531-5 Celtic Myths & Legends, p.147ff, Michael Foss, Selectabook Ltd., 1998, ISBN 0-75252-402-X Prince of Annwn, Evangeline Walton, Del Rey, 1974, ISBN 0-345-27060-6 Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom, p.117, 156, Caitlin & John Matthews, Element, 1994, ISBN 1-85230-560-6 The Celts, p.211, Frank Delaney, Grafton, 1989, ISBN 0-586-20349-4 Women in Celtic Myth, Moyra Caldecott, Arrow, ISBN 0-09-955920-X Celtic Heritage, p.41 ff, Alwyn & Brinley Rees, Thames & Hudson, 1978, ISBN 978-0500110089 Pagan Celtic Britain, p.288, Anne Ross, Constable, 1967, ISBN 0-09-472330-3 'Myth in the Mabiogion', from A Celtic Reader, p.151, John Matthews, Aquarian, ISBN 0-85030-935-2 Celtic Myths and Legends, p.356 ff, T. W. Rolleston, 1995, ISBN 978-1859580066 Celtic Folklore: Welsh & Manx Vol.2, pp 499ff, John Rhys, Wildwood House, 1980, ISBN 0-7045-0406-5 The White Goddess, p.215ff, Robert Graves, Faber, 1952 http://www.maryjones.us/jce/eufyd.html, Hyfaidd Hen as one of the Children of Don. Mabinogi Study: Enlivening Y Mabinogi, Welsh Pronounciation for the Mabinogi And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination! Special Thanks   For Incidental Music Miguel Herrero for Timeless from his Soundtrack EP 3. See his Contributor Page for more details. Cyril Pereira, Indecision from the album The Revenge of Glory. See the Contributor page for more details. eNoz for ElectroPlin from the album Fest-noz is dead. See his Contributor Page for more details. Mairéid Sullivan for Never Drift Apart from the album of the same name. See her Contributor Page for more details. Matti Paalanen for Clouds Fly As I Smile, Here Comes the Rain from Hollow. See his Contributor Page for more details. Celestial Aeon Project, for Hidden Cove from Fable. See our Contributor Page for more details. Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See her Contributor page for details. Kim Robertson The Hangman's Noose. See her Contributor page for details. Jigger Time Ticks Away. See her Contributor page for details.   For our Theme Music The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permisssion to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. 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It is April 30th as this entry is published. Its a national holiday to celebrate the Queen's Birthday, although Beatrix is not actually having a birthday today. Her late mother was born on April 30th and this is a better time of year than the queen's official birthday on 31st January (1938). So when she was inaugurated in 1980, Queens Day didn't move. The programme attached to this entry is also from Queens Day, but as broadcast on Thursday 30th April 1987....23 years ago. In this show we learn that VOA Europe goes stereo and will also carry commercials, through a barter arrangement with Westwood One We hear the plans for satellite scrambling in MAC mode. AWR Guam signs on. There's also a feature on Audience research - Tom Fikkert of Radio Netherlands and Graham Mytton who was Head of the International Broadcasting Audience Research department at BBC World Service. I find it fascinating to hear how shortwave was declining back then. Finally, clandestine radio expert John Campbell reports on some fascinating books he discovered at book fairs across the North-West Europe.

On 14 April 2010 the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted for a second time in two month after having been dormant for just under 200 years. The second eruption caused an ash plume that was ejected into the stratosphere and transported by the wind to Northwest Europe and all air traffic was shut down. As a result the eruption became a major news story. A secondary reason why the eruption became a major news story is the fact that volcanic ash clouds have not affected Europe in such an immediate way in living memory. But looking at the historical record of volcanic eruptions it becomes clear that these events have affected Europe and other parts of the world in significant ways and sometimes even altered the course of history. This extra edition of the Exploring Environmental History podcast considers a small sample of such volcanic event events, including the 536 AD dust veil event, the Black Death and the Laki eruption of 1783. Music credit: Revolve by hisboyelroy available from ccMixter