Podcast appearances and mentions of Skara Brae

In this episode, we're joined by the fearless Ann Whatmore, an adventurer who proves that asthma doesn't have to set limits on what you can achieve. Ann has faced numerous health challenges, but rather than letting them hold her back, she's embraced adventure in a big way.  In May 2024, she cycled over 3,000km across the UK on her recumbent e-trike, “Bob,” completing a solo journey from Land's End to Orkney before speaking at Yestival. This was no easy feat – Ann had only a sixth of her lung function available and had to rely on determination, resourcefulness, and a supportive community to make the journey possible. In this episode, Ann shares how she turned her dream into reality, navigating the ups and downs of planning such a massive adventure. She talks about the emotional and physical struggles of living with asthma, how she managed her condition on the road, and the lessons she learned along the way. Whether you're living with a chronic condition, longing for adventure, or simply looking for inspiration to push through your own barriers, Ann's story is one you won't want to miss.  Tune in to hear how Ann turned her “limitations” into an opportunity for growth and exploration, proving that the only true limits are the ones we place on ourselves.  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patron! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x Show notes Who is Ann  Having numerous health issues Being based near the Jurassic Coast, UK Living by the sea Not being able to explore the landscape as much as she would like Deciding to get a 3 wheeled e-trike (called Bob) Wanting to say yes to adventure  Getting asthma problems after the age of 18 Being able to manage her condition at 19  Her early years growing up, being very sporty and outdoorsy  Having horses and enjoying riding  Getting covid on 21st march 2020 and how it impacted on her lung function Not being able to walk up stairs Being on high dose steroids and inhalers The mental challenges of dealing with health issues Grieving for the person she was Finding out her lungs have been damaged and developing breathing pattern disorders   Joining adventure book clubs and listening to podcasts Bringing the adventures to her  Finding positivity in other people adventures  Looking for glimmers of hope  Say Yes More Tribe Yestival - Dave Cornwaithe  Losing her balance and co-ordination ability  Finding out about trikes Free trike rehabilitation in Exeter  Finding ways to fund her trike The price to have independence outside Bike to Work Scheme (UK)  Having a bike fit check  Going for short, local rides on flat ground Finding a little route and going out with her partner to gain confidence  The plan for the adventure  Taking a year to plan and how the journey changed BOOK: Britain Best Bike Ride: The ultimate thousand-mile cycling adventure from Land's End to John o' Groats - Hannah Reynolds & John Walsh  Planning to cycle from Lands End to John O'Groats Wanting to see Skara Brae in the Orkneys  Making herself accountability and standing up on stage at Yestival to announce her challenge Deciding to finish the challenge at Yestival  Committing to the 2,000 mile adventure!  Figuring out how to charge her bike battery Not being able to wild camp and always needing to find a plug each day The reality of the challenge, compared to what she expected Having a supportive and encouraging partner  Being able to enjoy it more Loving the highlands  How her perception changed of what she could do  Dealing with the hills… The feelings of ‘awe' Focusing on the next goal, and breaking down the challenge The kindness of strangers when you were at your lowest Big Sky Hideaway  Adjusting back to normal life - after spending 50 days on the road Packing up her e-trike to go home and heading back to work Having 121 support  The next challenge…. Chase the Sun - 205 miles in 1 day  The lessons learned from the experience  Being vulnerable and asking for help when needed Fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK  Sea Swimming  Ice mile swim… Social media… How to connect with Ann Find your community  Figure out what you can do  Learning how to ask for help Saying yes to adventure and finding that support Find your tribe, say yes more   Social Media Website www.wanderingwhatmore.com  

Board Boys are back in Ancient Egypt yet again for Men-Nefer, which is a board game and not a celebrity couple c. 2002. Speaking of 2002, prepare for a lot of millennial talk in this episode. 0:00 Intro, E.V.A. - Jean Jacques Perrey 19:30 YRO 23:00 Skara Brae 25:45 Jubako 30:00 Kronologic: Paris 1920 33:30 Calimala 37:00 Men-Nefer: Overview 41:00 Young Folks- Peter, Bjorn, & John 43:00 Men-Nefer: Review 1:09:00 Men-Nefer: Verdict 1:16:30 Board Boys Bump: El Grande 1:21:00 Thank You, Patrons 1:22:00 Burning - The Whitest Boy Alive

Skara Brae, Europe's most remarkably preserved Neolithic village, offers a profound connection to the distant past. In this recording, the wind carries its timeless song, mingling with the murmurs of visitors as they explore the site. Captured through the Geofon, the vibrations of wind and footsteps resonate like the ancient village's heartbeat, while the muffled conversations evoke echoes of lives once lived amidst these stone walls. UNESCO listing: Heart of Neolithic Orkney Recorded by Alan Cook. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

"After carefully listening to my chosen field recording; Skara Brae, I refreshed my memory and researched the Neolithic site in Orkney.  "I liked how the geofon recording added a mysterious layer, with distant sounding muffled voices and rumbling… I accentuated and extended this mystery. "I imagined the aeons of time that has passed on the site; the prehistoric industry and life, how many visitors from near and far, and the plundering both by man and nature….  "I try to convey this ancient and mysterious location with my track. "I use the original recording looped and sliced using granular synthesis, to create intermittent periods of rhythm, which are then interwoven with multiple channels of modulated noise from a synth with delay and reverb etc. to simulate the maelstrom of time.  "The final recording was tweaked and manipulated in realtime and presented here after slight compression and eq'ing." Skara Brae tourism reimagined by id_23. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider 2025 promises to be another thrilling chapter for tabletop games, so let's peer into our gaming crystal ball and spotlight the board games and roleplaying games that have us buzzing with excitement for the upcoming year. Of course, there might be a few friendly debates among the PhC board members, and let's not forget the classic disclaimer: we can't predict the release dates! So, some of these eagerly awaited games might just play hard to get and not show up this year but hey, that just adds to the suspense, right? Get ready for a year filled with surprises, fun and ramshackle Polyhedron Collider nonsense! If you want to check out the long list - its here. Games Mentioned 00:07:30 Speakeasy 00:12:58 Ayar: Children of the Sun 00:15:46 Skara Brae and The Anarchy 00:21:11 Horror on the Orient Express 00:25:45 Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth 00:28:22 Lands of Evershade 00:31:05 Polaris 00:34:50 Hubworld: Aidalon 00:39:42 Terry Pratchett's Discworld RPG: Adventures in Ankh- 00:48:51 Baghdad: The City of Peace 00:52:13 World Order 00:57:12 Dogs of War 01:03:16 Listener picks: Molly House, Yonder, Cosmere Roleplaying Game, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game   ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show.  Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway

In this special year-end episode of Careers in Ruins, we are thrilled to welcome Jacqueline McKinley, a trailblazer in osteoarchaeology. Jacqueline takes us on a journey through her remarkable career, from being inspired by Magnus Magnusson's iconic documentary on Skara Brae to becoming one of the first self-proclaimed osteoarchaeologists. With her characteristic wit and passion, Jacqueline delves into her love for burial practices and cremations, exploring what these rituals reveal about past societies' values and beliefs. She shares insights from a career dedicated to uncovering the intimate stories behind human remains, shedding light on the lives of those who came before us. This episode is a celebration of a career built on curiosity, determination, and a deep respect for the human past. Whether you're an aspiring archaeologist, a history enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the way we honor the dead, Jacqueline's story will inspire and captivate you. Join us as we close out the year with the wisdom and warmth of a true pioneer in the field of archaeology.

And so today, so shall I say, we shall revisit, Skara Brae! One of the greatest Commodore 64 fantasy RPGs of all time, BARD'S TALE

And so today, so shall I say, we shall revisit, Skara Brae! One of the greatest Commodore 64 fantasy RPGs of all time, BARD’S TALE […]

And so today, so shall I say, we shall revisit, Skara Brae! One of the greatest Commodore 64 fantasy RPGs of all time, BARD'S TALE […]

Episode 323: Awkward Guests, The Light in the Mist. On this week's Episode, Dan and Dana have to take the reins at short notice while Adrian is recuperating.  Dan has been trying to get rid of all his ‘midden' as a Scottish Farmer in Skara Brae, only to find he is perhaps better suited to being Captain Obvious or a super sleuth in Awkward Guests.  Meanwhile, Dana has been mulling over whether her daughter's fear of electrocution has trumped her love of Brie in My Favourite Things.  This of course comes a distant second to a good-looking tarot deck with a twist in The Light in the Mist.   There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.   New Question of the Pod: Stuck for stocking stuffer ideas?  Give us your recommendations!   Sizzling Games: Awkward Guests: (42:55) The Light in the Mist: (57:09)   Question of the Pod Recap: (1:12:27) Fired Up: (1:24:57)   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Skara Brae: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408636/skara-brae My Favourite Things: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188530/my-favourite-things Captain Obvious: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423533/captain-obvious Magic Maze Tower: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396749/magic-maze-tower Flip 7: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 Awkward Guests: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188866/awkward-guests-the-walton-case The Light in the Mist: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341519/the-light-in-the-mist Blank: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/231824/blank     **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by: Advent Games: http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples:https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ Planepita on KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2093714316/planepita/?ref=kicktraq   **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Join Conor, Dan, and Mitch for an episode filled with mirth, mystery, and manic fun as they crank up the wise cracks with another weekly dose of gaming goodness that you won't want to miss! They tackle the thrilling twists of Lords of Vegas, where players vie to build and bolster their casinos along the Strip in a game of high stakes and high spirits. Then, prepare for a spine-tingling adventure with Spectral, a deduction delight where teams must unravel riddles and seek out hidden treasures within a haunted mansion. They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, get a few things off their chest with this week's question, before sharing what's got them fired up! New Question of the Pod: What are your Top 3 rules of board game etiquette for game night? Sizzling Games: Lords of Vegas [39:00] Spectral [56:05]   Question of the Pod: [1:12:45] Fired Up: [1:38:00]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Wandering Towers (2022), A Gentle Rain (2021), Draft & Write Records (2024), Bandida (2020), Survive: Escape from Atlantis (2010), Lords of Vegas (2024), Spectral (2024), Skara Brae and The Anarchy, Dragon Eclipse    **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

After a week on Shetland (listen to part 1 of this two-part podcast), The Cycling Europe Podcast takes the late-night ferry south to Kirkwall on the islands of Orkney. Following a day spent exploring the capital, Andrew Sykes cycles west for three nights of camping in the historic town of Stromness. From here he heads first to Hoy, home to the spectacular beach and cliffs at Rackwick and the Scapa Flow Museum where he discovers more about the wartime importance of the deep water harbour. After spending a day off the bike investigating the delights of Stromness itself, Andrew cycles off on a journey around the mainland taking in prehistoric Skara Brae and the bucolic Brough of Birsay before a return to Kirkwall and his ferry home via Aberdeen.

In The Highlands and Islands of Scotland: A New History (Birlinn, 2024) by Alistair Moffat, the chronicle begins millions of years ago, with the dramatic geological events that formed the awe-inspiring yet beloved landscapes, followed by the arrival of hunter gatherers and the monumental achievements of prehistoric peoples in places like Skara Brae in Orkney. The story continues with the mysterious Picts; the arrival of the Romans as they expanded the boundaries of their huge empire; the coming of Christianity and the Gaelic language from Ireland; the Viking invasion and the establishment of the great Lordship of the Isles that lasted for three hundred years. The Highlands are perhaps best known as the key battleground in Bonnie Prince Charlie's doomed attempt to restore the Stuart monarchy and its dreadful aftermath, which saw the suppression of the clans and the whole of Highland culture. This situation was exacerbated by the terrible Clearances of the nineteenth century which saw tens of thousands evicted from their native lands and forced to emigrate. But, after centuries of decline, the Highlands are being renewed, the land is coming alive once more, and the story ends on an upbeat note as the Highlands look forward to a future full of possibilities. While this is an epic history of a fascinating subject, Moffat also features the stories of individuals, the telling moments and the crucial details which enrich the human story and add context and colour to the saga of Scotland. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. 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

In The Highlands and Islands of Scotland: A New History (Birlinn, 2024) by Alistair Moffat, the chronicle begins millions of years ago, with the dramatic geological events that formed the awe-inspiring yet beloved landscapes, followed by the arrival of hunter gatherers and the monumental achievements of prehistoric peoples in places like Skara Brae in Orkney. The story continues with the mysterious Picts; the arrival of the Romans as they expanded the boundaries of their huge empire; the coming of Christianity and the Gaelic language from Ireland; the Viking invasion and the establishment of the great Lordship of the Isles that lasted for three hundred years. The Highlands are perhaps best known as the key battleground in Bonnie Prince Charlie's doomed attempt to restore the Stuart monarchy and its dreadful aftermath, which saw the suppression of the clans and the whole of Highland culture. This situation was exacerbated by the terrible Clearances of the nineteenth century which saw tens of thousands evicted from their native lands and forced to emigrate. But, after centuries of decline, the Highlands are being renewed, the land is coming alive once more, and the story ends on an upbeat note as the Highlands look forward to a future full of possibilities. While this is an epic history of a fascinating subject, Moffat also features the stories of individuals, the telling moments and the crucial details which enrich the human story and add context and colour to the saga of Scotland. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In The Highlands and Islands of Scotland: A New History (Birlinn, 2024) by Alistair Moffat, the chronicle begins millions of years ago, with the dramatic geological events that formed the awe-inspiring yet beloved landscapes, followed by the arrival of hunter gatherers and the monumental achievements of prehistoric peoples in places like Skara Brae in Orkney. The story continues with the mysterious Picts; the arrival of the Romans as they expanded the boundaries of their huge empire; the coming of Christianity and the Gaelic language from Ireland; the Viking invasion and the establishment of the great Lordship of the Isles that lasted for three hundred years. The Highlands are perhaps best known as the key battleground in Bonnie Prince Charlie's doomed attempt to restore the Stuart monarchy and its dreadful aftermath, which saw the suppression of the clans and the whole of Highland culture. This situation was exacerbated by the terrible Clearances of the nineteenth century which saw tens of thousands evicted from their native lands and forced to emigrate. But, after centuries of decline, the Highlands are being renewed, the land is coming alive once more, and the story ends on an upbeat note as the Highlands look forward to a future full of possibilities. While this is an epic history of a fascinating subject, Moffat also features the stories of individuals, the telling moments and the crucial details which enrich the human story and add context and colour to the saga of Scotland. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

In The Highlands and Islands of Scotland: A New History (Birlinn, 2024) by Alistair Moffat, the chronicle begins millions of years ago, with the dramatic geological events that formed the awe-inspiring yet beloved landscapes, followed by the arrival of hunter gatherers and the monumental achievements of prehistoric peoples in places like Skara Brae in Orkney. The story continues with the mysterious Picts; the arrival of the Romans as they expanded the boundaries of their huge empire; the coming of Christianity and the Gaelic language from Ireland; the Viking invasion and the establishment of the great Lordship of the Isles that lasted for three hundred years. The Highlands are perhaps best known as the key battleground in Bonnie Prince Charlie's doomed attempt to restore the Stuart monarchy and its dreadful aftermath, which saw the suppression of the clans and the whole of Highland culture. This situation was exacerbated by the terrible Clearances of the nineteenth century which saw tens of thousands evicted from their native lands and forced to emigrate. But, after centuries of decline, the Highlands are being renewed, the land is coming alive once more, and the story ends on an upbeat note as the Highlands look forward to a future full of possibilities. While this is an epic history of a fascinating subject, Moffat also features the stories of individuals, the telling moments and the crucial details which enrich the human story and add context and colour to the saga of Scotland. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

Skara Brae is one of the oldest historical sites in the world, but its also one of the oldest mysteries. Just why did people abandon this Stone Age community way back in 2500BC? Tiernan and Athena excavate all the information for our Chief Detectives - that's you that is - to help solve the case. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In tonight's story, I discuss the long history of Stonehenge, from the first works on the site by people from the Windmill Hill culture around 3100 BC, to the multiple works and rearrangements that took place until 1600 BC. After this, Stonehenge continued to live a life of its own and was adopted by the druids, became a legendary monument, and revealed extraordinary secrets since the 20th century. After Stonehenge, I also tell you of Skara Brae, a very well preserved neolithic village in the Orkney Islands (Scotland), and we explore its 5000-year-old houses. Listen on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠⁠⁠

In episode 155, Dean and Deron talk about games they've played lately (Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer: Snowstorm Scramble Game, Jingle All the Way: It's Turbo Time!, and Jekyll vs Hyde). They visit the Jazz Club to talk about games they are excited to play (The Anarchy, Skara Brae, Storm Raiders, Inventors of the South Tigris, Marvel Zombies, and Monumental). They wrap up the episode with a MeepleTown Hall where they discuss their gaming tastes in the past, present, and future. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. 00:00       Intro 04:44       Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer: Snowstorm Scramble Game 08:16       Jingle All the Way: It's Turbo Time! 14:29       Jekyll vs Hyde 21:05       Jazz Club 42:32       MeepleTown Hall Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In the special Christmas episode, Joel, Sam, and Nick dive into the holiday spirit, blending the latest gaming news with festive cheer. Join the trio as they not only dish out the hottest updates from the gaming world but also reveal their wish list for games they're craving this Christmas and more. also, get ready for a comprehensive review of their geek culture journey throughout the past year, spanning books, movies, and video games. Quick News Zev Shlasinger (the original founder of Z-Man Games Play to Z Games,  An expansion for Forest Shuffle has appeared on online game sites as being available to preorder Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Duel announced. Divinus Delivery Timeline Update A load of new Garphill Games forthcoming releases announced: The Anarchy (1-4-player game with a 3D castle-building mechanic) Skara Brae (resource-heavy game set in Neolithic Northern Scotland) Inventors of the South Tigris (set in mediaeval Baghdad: Invent, Build, Test, and Publish devices) BREAKING NEWS: University Challenge's Xmas episode has a round about winners of the Spiel des Jahres!   Crowdfunding Live Now Videogame: Trash Goblin - “powerwash sim for the RPG crowd”! Coming Soon Storm Raiders - coming Jan 2024 from Shem Phillips / Arkus Games Played Games Joel Maracaibo on BGA Heat Championship on BGA Nick Maracaibo on BGA Sam Undergrove on BGA Nick's Board Gaming Tale of Horror   Joel  Nick  Sam Small stocking game  Art Society (it's the smallest game I can think of)  Pretty much anything from Travel Games, but for instance: Union Station BBTM box organiser (only funny if done after Grail game) Large under tree game  Beast KS ED Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition (Sundrop) Grail game  Blood Bowl Team Manager  Die Speicherstadt expansion: Kaispeicher Looney Tunes Mayhem: 8 character extras pack Game you wish they would make  Big box for Fireball Island and sell the Spider expansion with it. And better components. Clank3: Lower Decks take on The Borg Downfall of Pompeii Expansion you wish they would make  Via Appia  Reprint Steam Park expansion An expansion for Artifacts, Inc. A super smaller-box Ryan Laukat game which would be great to add new gameplay/variability to Another expansion for classic Clank! please. TV show of the year  Picard S3 The Last of Us Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2 Silo Movie of the year  Jurassic Park 4D Barbie or Oppenheimer (pick either

It's a listener-sponsored episode! (That's right, that's still a thing that we do). Anna whisks Amber along on a tour of Neolithic sites in the Orkney Isles, an archipelago off the coast of Scotland. Around 5,000 years ago, this place was a hub for new ideas. Come with us as we visit the houses at Skara Brae, the "hidden" Neolithic village that re-emerged in 1850 (CE). We also swing by the massive Ness of Brodgar site, and finish up at a newly discovered chambered tomb, all while learning what people were up to 5,000 years ago in the far north.To learn more: Ancient Genomes Indicate Population Replacement in Early Neolithic Britain - PMCSkara Brae | Leading Public Body for Scotland's Historic EnvironmentScotland and the indoor toilet - BBC News.Skara Brae - WikipediaSkara Brae - The Discovery and Excavation of Orkney's finest Neolithic SettlementArchaeology OrkneyArchaeology & Other Sites | Orkney.comThe Ness of Brodgar ExcavationHeart of Neolithic Orkney - UNESCO World Heritage CentreOutstanding Lesser-known Archaeological Sites in Orkney - Dig It!Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA)‘A Neolithic feat of engineering': Orkney dig reveals ruins of huge tomb | Scotland | The GuardianCW: Images of human remainsSkeletons discovered in rare 5,000-year-old tomb in OrkneyNeolithic discovery: why Orkney is the centre of ancient Britain | Archaeology | The GuardianA massacre of early Neolithic farmers in the high Pyrenees at Els Trocs, Spain - PMCEXTREMELY thorough reports, reconstructions, and photos:https://canmore.org.uk/site/1663/skara-brae

The return of a hero, a huge nuclear explosion, and a fridge. It can only be Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Join me as I look into the background information on the film, the historical accuracy, and review it. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliogrpahyBrugger, K. Die Chronik von Akakor: erzählt von Tatunca Nara, dem Häuptling der Ugha Mongulala. Childe, V. G. (1931). Skara Brae: a ‘Stone Age'village in Orkney. Antiquity, 5(17), 47-59. Hahn, H. P. (2008). Diffusionism, appropriation, and globalization. Some remarks on current debates in anthropology. Anthropos, 191-202. Rohatynskyj, M. (2018). Diffusionism. The International Encyclopedia of Anthropology, 1-7. Sax, M., Walsh, J. M., Freestone, I. C., Rankin, A. H., & Meeks, N. D. (2008). The origins of two purportedly pre-Columbian Mexican crystal skulls. Journal of Archaeological Science, 35(10), 2751-2760. Storey, A. A., & Jones, T. L. (2011). Diffusionism in Archaeological Theory. Polynesians in America: pre-Columbian contacts with the New World, 7-24. Childe, V. G. (1931). Skara Brae: a ‘Stone Age'village in Orkney. Antiquity, 5(17), 47-59. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Es stimmt: Eigentlich müsste das Spiel in der Überschrift korrekterweise "Tales of the Unknown: Volume 1 - The Bard's Tale" heißen, aber um in Zukunft Finger und Zunge zu schonen, sprechen wir ab sofort nur noch einfach von "Bard's Tale" - der große Rollenspielklassiker von Brian Fargo aus dem Jahr 1985. Die Welt von "Bard's Tale" ist gute, alte Mittelalter-Fantasy: Magier, Krieger und Barden schlagen sich durch die Straßen von Skara Brae und ihre angrenzenden Kavernen, um böse Monster zu besiegen und wertvolle Erfahrungspunkte zu sammeln. Ein Meilenstein seines eigenen Genres, den Dom Schott nie gespieltt hat - bis heute! Nun will der rothaarige Prakti-Barde dieses Versäumnis nachholen und gemeinsam mit "Bard's Tale"-Kenner Manu Fritsch von Insert Moin die Straßen von Skara Brae unsicher machen.

Puntata Speciale - Bentornati al podcast “Storie di Celti intorno al fuoco” un podcast realizzato dalla Celtic Harp International Academy in collaborazione con English Galore School. In questa puntata speciale, Chiara Giordano e Paolo Rolfo docenti di lingua inglese e cultura dei paesi anglosassoni ci condurranno in un viaggio in Scozia sulle orme delle civiltà preceltiche che hanno vissuto nei territori dei Pitti, tra le isole Orcadi e l'isola di Skye, e ci racconteranno alcuni interessanti aneddoti di folklore locale e mitologia.

Al norte de Escocia , a unas 350 millas de Edimburgo se encuentra el poblado neolítico mejor conservado de Europa. Skara Brae forma parte de un conjunto de yacimientos prehistóricos considerados Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco....

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Kathleen opens the show drinking an Even Par IPA from La Quinta Brewing. She's thrilled to review her final weekend of shows in 2022 and applauds the PNW on their true belief in Bigfoot.QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen shares that Queen Dolly has released a new Christmas Special on NBC, and has announced that she will host NYE with Miley Cyrus., and Queen Cher has a new 36-year-old boyfriend. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Top of the Tater French onion dip, Lay's Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper chips released in honor of the World Cup, and Tim's Sasquatch Surprise Northwest potato chips. UPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on Anna Delvey's career as an artist, “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a Medieval coin in Canada that could rewrite history. and a man discovers a rare Medieval wedding ring using his metal detector. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on a flock of militant turkeys terrorizing a Massachusetts town, one passenger is dead after a rogue wave hits a cruise ship, Nigerian stowaways cling to the rudder of a ship for eleven days, the world's oldest cat is confirmed, dozens of cattle are slaughtered by a mysterious creature that left no tracks, an NFL linebacker auctions a Pokémon card and retires, McDonalds has a McGold card,, scientists share that bacon has health benefits, the mysterious people of Diminutive Stature who inhabited Skara Brae 5000 years ago, and people claim hat they saw aliens after a UFO crashed in Brazil. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching all Christmas Hallmark, HBO, and Netflix holiday movies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Perched on a cliff at the edge of the world in the remote Orkney Islands, the ancient village of Skara Brae is a picturesque and dramatic sight. Carved into an ancient midden, it's a warren of interconnected dwellings with built-in furniture, secret compartments, and more than a few mysteries. What did the people of Skara Brae get up to when the lights were out? Why did they build their village so that you had to go through your neighbors' houses to get to your own? How many people were sleeping in a bed again? Was this in fact a sex cult?? In this episode, we try to get to the bottom of it. Get ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/ancienthistoryfangirl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aujourd'hui on se retrouve pour un épisode sur l'un des matériaux de construction le plus vieux du monde : la pierre ! Les pierres ont a peu près 150 millions d'années et expriment la beauté de leur origine géologique comme aucun autre matériau ! Dans cette épisode, on aborde tous ses avantages, notamment en architecture ! Voilà un matériau qui par essence est écologique, isolant, sain pour notre santé, zero déchet et frugal ! Pour savoir si demain, on pourra voir davantage de bâtiments en pierre, notamment en pierre massive, dans nos villes, je suis allée à la rencontre de l'entreprise Verrecchia qui est spécialisée depuis plus de 30 ans dans la construction en pierre, fer de lance d'un changement de paradigme plus global de société. Beaucoup d'idées reçues persistent aujourd'hui. Ce podcast avec Julien Narayanin a justement été l'occasion de poser toute mes questions pour avoir les idées claires… Résultat ? on tombe encore plus amoureux de ce matériau ! Cet épisode est formidable ! On découvre à quel point construire en pierre aujourd'hui sera une merveilleuse nouvelle pour nous, en tant qu'humanité, qu'habitants, qu'urbains, pour demain, après après demain et même … pour des siècles !

The legend continues... this week, we're proceeding north to Scotland for Book 2 of Isle of the Mighty. There's more of the same in terms of bizarre history section content management, NPCs who are intriguing and forgettable in equal measure, and a geography chapter that is surprisingly good! Even though in the balance, this section probably leaves more questions unanswered than we had when we started, there are some moments of true enjoyment scattered through. (Lookin' at you, Loch Lads.) It's heavier on the vignettes and side fiction than England was—but we'll take it in exchange for how the book completely skips over some of the country's more important centuries, in favor of talking about random changeling feuds that have no bearing on the game. A little of this, a little of that. the usual suspects Herewith our social media links for the podcast: Discord: https://discord.gg/SAryjXGm5jEmail: podcast@changelingthepodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082973960699Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/changelingthepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/changelingcast This might be the last time we include Twitter on the list, at least for a while. Stay tuned for more information about that... And since we also talk about the Appendix and the ghille dhu in this episode, here's a link to Pooka's STV supplement on that very kith: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/381967?affiliate_id=3063731 ... scottish media Again, here are some media items from north of the border to help you get a feel for the environment and ethos, if you're planning to run a Scotland game. Some are listed and discussed at the end of the recording, and others fall into the "damn, should've mentioned that one too" category. We trust once more that you've enough Films: Brave, Braveheart, Highlander (but not the sequel, eesh), Loch Ness, Macbeth (several versions), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Rob Roy, Trainspotting (and okay, why not the sequel), The Wicker Man...TV: Gargoyles (partially), Monarch of the Glen, Outlander... Literature: the poems of Robert Burns and Carol Ann Duffy, Knots and Crosses, Lanark, Diana Gabaldon's Outlander novels (on which the TV show is based), Trainspotting (the novel), The Wasp Factory (content warning!), Witch Wood...Music: Albannach, Bannal, Capercaillie, Clann an Drumma, Mouth Music, The Proclaimers (although "I'm Gonna Be" was likely a Banality trigger for a while back in the day), Silly Wizard, Tannahill Weavers, The Waterboys, Wolfstone... One exception to the "go find it yourself" rule is this album of waulking songs by Bannal, who are decidedly un-Banal. It's a group of ladies making cloth in the traditional Highland way, accompanied by the old melodies and versifications that have a distinctive and beautiful sound. Give it a listen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9qsGKWZ6HU: ... caption this Just one image to share this time, and it's hardly a pin-up. We're still trying to figure out who these characters are, what kith they're supposed to be, and what their story is. A green-tinted hornless troll and his ghoul redcap friend? Two mortals under a mysterious curse? What even is going on with the sun in this picture? We're at a loss, so feel free to send your suggestions. ... your hosts Josh Hillerup (any pronoun)'s tartan is a crisscross of every color you've never heard of, and then a few more. Pooka G (any pronoun/they) defeated Mangar, but is still trying to find the way out of Skara Brae. Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot And auld lang syne? —Traditional song, adapted by Robert Burns

he sounds of market stalls being set up and shops prepping for the day ahead can be heard all around us. The hushed conversations of town folk bring our awareness to here and now as we gather by the local well to meet our new travelling companions, ready for a day that will change the lives of everyone on the continent forever.

Located in the Northern Isles of Scotland, Orkney is a remote and wild environment. With over 5000 years of history, this small archipelago of islands is a treasure trove of ancient sites and secrets.Today Tristan is joined by Archaeologist Dr Antonia Thomas to talk about the art in some of the incredible sites and excavations across Orkney. Touching on famous locations like Skara Brae, or the legendary tomb Maeshowe, what can neolithic art tell us about the lives of the people who lived there 5000 years ago?For more Ancients content, subscribe to our Ancients newsletter here. If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Great Britain, some 3,000 villages and towns disappeared in the Middle Ages due to the effects of the Black Death alone. Zoom out on the time scale, then factor in storms and floods, economic or social shifts, climate change, and war, and the number of abandoned settlements balloons. The historian and broadcaster Matthew Green selected eight to visit in his new book, Shadowlands: A Journey Through Britain's Lost Cities and Vanished Villages. From the mysterious Neolithic ruins of Skara Brae and the medieval city that fell off a cliff, Green takes us to the militarized STANTA villages of Norfolk and drowned Capel Celyn in the 20th century. As man-made climate change causes ever more extreme weather events and threatens to engulf our coastal cities, these places become more than a memorial to the past—but a harbinger of the future that awaits us. Matthew Green's Shadowlands: A Journey Through Britain's Lost Cities and Vanished VillagesAnd if you're closer to London than we are, take a walking tour with Green featuring medieval wine, ghosts, gin, or coffeeThere may be no more people on St. Kilda, but there sure are sheep: meet the Soay and Boreray breeds of this little land and buy some of their woolPerhaps if you're lucky, you too can spot the ruined spires of Dunwich on a tour of the Suffolk coastCapel Ceylin and the STANTA villages are a precursor to our future in more ways than one: though it's commonly said that just 100 companies are responsible for 71 percent of global emissions, the military's role as an obstacle to meaningful environmental policy is rarely mentioned. The U.S. military is the single largest consumer of oil in the world, and militaries around the world contribute some six percent of global emissions—though countries aren't required to count armed forces data in their annual totals.Visit our episode page for links to medieval primary sources—like the travelogues of the inimitable Gerald of Wales—and a map of all the places mentioned in the episodeTune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek.Have suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bienvenue dans un nouvel épisode de "ici c'est beau", pour parler "maisons", mais pas n'importe lesquelles ! Soyez prêts pour un bon dans le temps de plus 5000 ans (donc avant les pyramides !) et on va découvrir la première trace de maisons.. Promis vous allez être surpris ! Direction l'Ecosse, sur le site archéologique de Skara Brae. Durant 10 mins, je vous emmène à la découverte d'un endroit spectaculaire. La qualité de la conservation des vestiges de 8 premières maisons en pierre est incroyable et les archéologues, tous stupéfaits, nous appellent à nous rendre compte à quel point ces maisons ressemblent quand même vraiment aux nôtres aujourd'hui... (fondation, mobilier, toilette etc..). Un épisode passionnant ! Cet épisode a été réalisé grâce à la complicité de Plendi by Vinci Construction

A toplistákat sosem lehet megunni, de mi olyan témát választottunk, melyet más nem listázhat helyettünk: 5-5 legmeghatározóbb gyermekkori vágyunkat sorakoztattuk fel. Teljesség igénye nélkül: pónis gyűrű, lenvászon ing, hátsókerti kifőzde, gombra előpattanó virág, droid a dobozból, és rúdtáncot lejtő orángután. Megtudtuk, hogy milyen lehetett középkorban gyermekkirálynak lenni, illetve, hogy a világ legtisztább nevelési elvei hogy válnak gyilkos méreggé egy Festetics gróf kezében. Jackpot azzal a gyanúval fekszik fel a vizsgálóasztalra, hogy túl sok dolog érdekli, de a megoldás a műsorvezetőket egyenesen az őskori Skara Brae (ejtsd: bré) falai közé vezeti. Világnapok rávilágítanak egy hazudós orvos máig kitartó félrevezető propagandájára. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spagettilakoauto/message

This whalebone figurine dates from circa 2900 – 2400 BC and was originally discovered at Skara Brae in Orkney 1850s. It was found in a stone bed compartment. It was illustrated by the antiquarian George Petrie in the 1860s, but until recently it was thought that his drawing was all that survived of this fascinating object until its rediscovery in 2016Location: Stromness Museum, Stromness KW16 3DH See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From Old Winchelsea to Skara Brae, Matthew Green transports us to Britain's shadowlands - the once thriving towns and cities that are now lost to time and memory. Drowned by storms. Buried by sand. Requisitioned by the army. One of Britain's most exciting young historians, Matthew Green has travelled the British Isles in search of the remnants of settlements that once adorned the nation's map - until nature, disease, politics or economics reduced them to ruins. In this episode of the podcast, he shares stories of medieval boomtowns, an ancient settlement that predates the pyramids, and many more highlights that cannot be found in any contemporary tourist's guidebook. In the face of climate change and other major historical forces, this tour of Britain's shadowlands serves as a powerful reminder of the transcience not only of our own lives, but of the manmade world itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

http;//www.copperplatemailorder.com                Copperplate Time 392            Presented by Alan O'Leary1. Bothy Band:   Green Groves of Erin/Flowers of Red Hill.   After Hours 2. Buttons & Bows:      The Return of Spring/The Mountain Pathway.              The Return of Spring                           3. The Blackwater Ceili Band: Farrell O'Gara/Maids of M ount Kisco/Billy Brocker's.The Blackwater Ceili  Band 4. Tony Reidy:    Paddy's Looking Rough.             Back on the Farm. 5. Dezi Donnelly & Mike McGoldrick: An Buachaillin Dreoite/The Lark in the Morning.              Dog in the Fog 6. Andy Martyn:         The Light of Home.  Will We Give It A Go? 7.  Paul Brady:  Mary & the Soldier              Paul Brady & Andy Irvine   8.  Brian Hughes & Dave Sheridan   Shanahan's HP/Eanach Mhic Coilin/The Leitrim Thrush. However Long the Day  9.  Eilis Kennedy:   The Elk River Dam.    Westward 10. Frankie Gavin & Alec Finn:    The Dark Haired Lass/The Shoemaker's Daughter.  Frankie & Alec Vol 2 11 Frankie Gavin & Paddy Ban O'Broin: The Glass  of Beer/Richard Dwyer's.         My True Love He Dwells on the Mountain 13. Steve Tilston & Maggie Boyle:         The Slip Jigs & Reels. .  Of Moor & Mesa 14. Karen Ryan:   Mrs Lawrie's/Karen Ryan's.             The Coast Road 15. Paddy Glackin:    Cherish the Ladies.              Music on the Fiddle 16. Skara Brae:            Bán Chnoic Éireann Ó.    Keep ‘er Lit 17. Connie O'Connell: The Forgotten Fling/ Her Goden Hair Hung Down Her Back in Ringlets.  Music from Cill na Martra 18. Delores Keane:                Galway Bay.    Best of Delores Keane. 18. Mick O'Brien & Micheal O'Raghallaigh.            The Lass of Carracastle/Morning Dew/Geese in the Bog.  The Deadly Buzz 20. Donal Clancy: Open the Door Softly.                On The Lonesome Plain 21. Ralph McTell:             An Irish Blessing.      Sand in Your Shoes 22. Bothy Band:   Green Groves of Erin/Flowers of Red Hill.   After Hours

Las Orcadas (Orkney) son un archipiélago de setenta islas ubicado al norte de Gran Bretaña. Su origen nórdico, sus yacimientos arqueológicos y sus vínculos históricos con la nobleza medieval escocesa hacen de estas islas uno de los puntos de interés turístico más destacados de Reino Unido. Los arqueólogos siguen a día de hoy excavando y estudiando cientos de yacimientos. Turistas de todos los rincones del mundo quedan fascinados ante monumentos como El Anillo de Brodgar, las piedras de Stennes o el poblado neolítico de Skara Brae. Pero las Orcadas ofrecen mucho más: sus gentes, sus tradiciones, su importancia en la historia reciente de Reino Unido y su riqueza patrimonial se suman al apartado arqueológico para ofrecernos un destino ideal en el que vivir una experiencia única. En la sección "Escocia te atrapa" hoy contamos con Eduardo, un arqueólogo profesional con el que charlamos para comprender la importancia de la arqueología en el marco de la cultura escocesa. Puedes encontrar a Eduardo con su proyecto personal en https://arqueoastur.com/ Si te ha gustado el episodio y quieres más información para visitar las islas Orcadas, te recomiendo que visites mundoescocia.com

This week Eilidh tells Kieran about Skaill House in Orkney, a 400-year-old mansion with a neolithic village on its doorstep. It's little wonder that ghosts are rumored to wander its halls... Join us for one of our most haunted episodes yet! If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it!  You can also join us over on Patreon for loads of cool stuff: Get access to new episodes a whole week before anyone else  Gain access to extra mini-episodes every two weeks You can listen to the weekly wee blether where we debrief the latest episode and have a more casual chat.  You get access to the book club where Eilidh is currently reading the Turn of The Screw by Henry James Plus 10% off merch in our Merch Store

Today we speak to the archeologist and broadcaster Neil Oliver, a figure familiar to millions in the UK. While Oliver's television work has taken him around the world, he retains a special connection to his Scottish homeland. One historical site, in particular, continues to enchant him: Skara Brae. Skara Brae on the wind scoured Orkney Islands is the best-preserved Neolithic settlement in all of western Europe. Embedded inside its stone houses and in the surviving monuments are tantalising clues to how our ancient ancestors lived and how they died. In this episode Oliver takes us back four and a half millennia to around 2,500BC to see Skara Brae as a dynamic, living community. He then explains the mysteries that surround its abandoment and considers the significance of the settlement to us today. As ever, much, much more about this episode is to be found at our website tttpodcast.com. Neil Oliver's new book, A History of the World in 100 Moments is available now. Show notes Scene One: A day in the life of Skara Brae Scene Two: The great mystery of the settlement's abandonment Scene Three: Where did the people go? Memento: A sharp stone knife People/Social Presenter: Peter Moore Guest: Neil Oliver Production: Maria Nolan Podcast partner: Unseen Histories Follow us on Twitter: @tttpodcast_ Or on Facebook See where 2,500 BC fits on our Timeline 

It was an important and historic day for Wiltshire when we recorded the podcast as we waited for the decision of the courts on the judicial review of the Government's decision to build the A303 tunnel past Stonehenge and the Winterbourne Stoke bypass. Will the courts allow the legal change against the process for arriving at the decision to build, or will they decide the process was not legal? Will it be the end of decades of wrangling? Whatever your view, the decision will be known by the time the podcast goes live. But either way today will be remembered for generations to come as the day that Glyn and Paul recorded Episode 16 of the Hidden Wiltshire podcast! But first a roundup of the last two weeks in Wiltshire. In fact it's four weeks since we recorded as Episode 15 was put together before Paul left for his trip to Shetland and Orkney. Whilst he was unable to share his thousands of holiday snaps (mercifully this is an audio production) Paul did share his thoughts about the connections between the truly remarkable prehistoric sites on Orkney (such as Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, the Ness of Brodgar, the Stones of Stenness and countless more) and the many monuments we have in Wiltshire. The craftsmanship and technology exhibited in the dwellings built by Neolithic man at Skara Brae in particular are astonishing considering they date from around 3300 BC. They include a drainage system more advanced than that used in Medieval Britain some 4,800 years later. Whilst Paul galivanted around Scotland, Glyn held the fort in Wiltshire. The latest Hidden Wiltshire guided walk with Wiltshire Museum was to one of our favourite spots at Bratton and Luccombe Springs where Glyn met the owner of Luccombe Mill. His disagreements with various parties over rights of way across his land has given him a degree of notoriety but it seems he has improved access to the Springs and has ambitious plans for a couple of old pumping stations there. Glyn posted a new walk on the Hidden Wiltshire website (link below) taking in the Gallops at Beckhampton and discovering a new (to us) clump at Witches Plantation. Despite its proximity to the A4 it's possible to find yourself alone in this stunning and, of course historic, landscape. Glyn has also been flying his drone again recently and has posted some stunning aerial footage and stills on the Facebook Page and in the Facebook Group for contributors. Then on to the main subject of this episode. This sort of follows a walk Paul did in March 2019 on the Pewsey Downs to the east of the Pewsey Downs car park between Walkers Hill and Knap Hill. Despite Glyn's insistence we will not be calling this episode of the podcast “Golden Balls”! The blog Paul wrote (linked below) about the walk was entitled “Knap Hill,  Medieval Shaw, Huish and Oare in the Pewsey Downs”. A snappy little title but maybe in need of abbreviation? Just not to “Golden Balls”, despite Golden Ball Hill being on the route. You'll need to listen to the podcast or read the blog to understand the reference to Medieval Shaw. But on a day of biblical weather Paul failed to find the site of the abandoned village of Shaw, although he was convinced at the time he had found it. He's discovered it since which necessitated a re-drafting of the blog in December 2020 for fear of sending people on a wild goose chase. But fear not, the amended walk is a fine one, taking in the sites of some of Wiltshire's most ancient settlements on an escarpment that includes Neolithic Knap Hill, Mesolithic Golden Ball Hill as well as Draycott Hill, Gopher Wood and Huish Hill. Golden Ball Hill is one of the first locations where our hunter/gatherer ancestors first settled and began their long transition to farming. Finds there included three extremely rare dwellings with flint floors, post holes and hearths. Descending to Oare and Huish we find the true essence of Hidden Wiltshire encountering incredibly lifelike sculptures of deer (they had Paul fooled), a mini Avebury stone circle and a seven foot rooster. And something we forgot to mention, the grave of David Niven's ex-wife in the churchyard of St Mary's, Huish. Returning to the hills you can capture views of the remarkable Oare Pavilion, a summerhouse looking like a giant wigwam in the parkland surrounding Oare House. A place of enormous wealth and privilege. And so to the wrap up. Steve Dixon's piece in the middle leading into the discussion about the walk is entitled “Gatherings”, redolent perhaps of the ancient gathering places in these hills. After Glyn's recent appearance on BBC Radio Wiltshire, who did a short feature on our podcast, Steve is also going to appear in a feature about his music. Terrific news and well deserved. The next Hidden Wiltshire/Wiltshire Museum guided walk will be on 14 August 2021 and will be to the hills above Edington. You can get tickets using the link below. Don't forget to subscribe to the Hidden Wiltshire Newsletter. It's going to move from a weekly publication to a more targeted newsletter in future, so watch out for that. Thanks again to Tim Kington at TKC Sales, the UK distributors of Lowa walking boots and shoes, for the 20% discount on their products to Hidden Wiltshire podcast listeners. Listen to the show for the discount code. It can't last forever! You'll find a link to Lowa Boots' website below. And finally, help us keep the lights on by heading to the Hidden Wiltshire Online shop. Link below. Links: You can find Glyn's blog, Beckhampton Gallops and Witches Plantation, here Beckhampton Gallops and Witches Plantation You can follow the walk we discuss in this episode here Knap Hill, Medieval Shaw etc Glyn's photographs can be seen on his Instagram feed @coy_cloud Paul's website can be found on his website at Paul Timlett Photography and on Instagram at @tragicyclist Steve Dixon's sound art can be found on Soundcloud where his username is River and Rail Steve Dixon River and Rail. His photographs can be found on Instagram at @stevedixon_creative and his graphic design business website is at Steve Dixon Creative Hidden Wiltshire Walks in Conjunction with Wiltshire Museum Wiltshire Museum Walks The Hidden Wiltshire shop Hidden Wiltshire Shop And finally you can find Lowa Boots UK at Lowa Boots UK

G'day everyone, In this episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and steal some time from Laird Scranton. For a Long time, I thought of him as the Dogon expert or the Dogon guy but I found out he is much more than that. He is a comparative cosmology guy. I didn't edit this episode except for cleaning up the audio, so you will find that there may be gaps and pauses because my mind is melting processing everything. I left it like this because I wanted you all to see that I learn new things every day and I am not the expert all the time. We discuss the Dogon, Skara Brae, Chinese/Tibetan mythology and Laird explains where ancient peoples got their knowledge and its fascinating. I ask the importance of the Sirius star system, how he got started, how he became interested in Maori mythology and I also explain that I don't understand why Australia in Eurovision. Yeah. Get ready for your mind to be melted or laugh as mine does. I present Laird Scranton and you can find more information about him here

S3 E18: Traveling to Orkney with Lorna Brown “A trip to Orkney gives you the opportunity to look back in time: through both world wars, crofting, Norse and Neolithic eras. Locals say if you scratch the surface of Orkney, it bleeds archaeology. Venturing further back, the rugged landscape affords glimpses into the geological heritage that physically shaped our islands many millennia ago.” Lorna Brown, See Orkney Tours Welcome to Tea Toast & Trivia. Thank you for listening in. Join me as I travel across the ocean to Orkney, where the fresh sea air and rugged landscape captures the spirit of daring souls. I am delighted that I am meeting up once again with my friend, Lorna Brown of See Orkney Tours, who was our family’s intrepid guide through the mists of ancient Orkney. We touched the Standing Stones of Stenness and traced the prehistoric path of the Ring of Brodgar. The last time we met up with Lorna was on the white sandy beach that leads up to Skara Brae, a 5000-year-old Neolithic village. Skara Brae is the best-preserved Neolithic village in northern Europe, which offers a unique window into the lives of the farmers who lived there between 3,100 and 2,450 BC. In March 2021, I travelled virtually with Lorna back to the 19th and 20th century to see how farming continues to be a vital part of Orkney’s history and present-day activities. It was a sunny, winter day when we met up, perfect for our adventure. So, come back with us, fill up a thermos with hot tea and bundle up with a warm coat and walking shoes. Thank you for joining Lorna and me on Tea Toast & Trivia. A special thank you to you, Lorna for sharing the stories of Orkney and for promising to come back. Until then, dear listeners, you can meet up with her at See Orkney Tours. As the world continues to experience travel restrictions, it is good to know that we can still travel the world virtually, from our dining room tables. Until next time we meet, keep safe and be well.

Sophie (age 7) and Ellie (age 5) tell the history of the toilet.----more---- They start with toilets in the stone age including toilets of hunter gatherers and then those of the early settlements like that of Skara Brae. When cities are first built by the Mesopotamians and later the Greeks toilets become more sophisticated. They have pipes and drains. However, it is the Romans who take toilets to a whole new level. We hear how they built public toilets which were beautiful. Even among all the beauty though, wiping your bum was still a pretty disgusting process. The Romans did not even go to the toilet when they had banquets. Instead slaves would bring them pots to wee in at the table! The Medieval period saw more privacy with curtains put around toilets. But the poo needed to go somewhere. So builders of castles built toilet shutes down the side of castle walls which helped fill the moat with poo. That did not bother the French though who stormed one castle by climbing soldiers up the toilet shute into the castle and capturing it from the English. People living in medieval towns also had to get rid of their poo. They just used to through it out of the window onto the street. People would shout in French “guardez l’eau” which meant “watch out for the water”. But English people would pronounce it “Gardy Loo” and eventually just “loo” which is how English people started called toilets “the loo”. Kings eventually banned this because it made the cities smell and built some drains. Meanwhile in 1596, Sir John Harington invented the first flushing toilet. He even gave one to Queen Elizabeth I as a present. Today when Americans talk about going to the “John” then are remembering Sir John Harington. The Victorians made more flushing toilets and started to build sewers in London after there was a heatwave which caused a massive stink. Then a man called Thomas Crapper makes lots of toilets, including for the King. He even puts his name on his toilets. Eventually in the 20th century toilet paper was invented. Now we have toilet paper to wipe out bum, flushing toilets to take the poo out of the house, and sewers to take the poo out of the street. PARENTS’ NOTE We use the terms “poo” and “wee”. We don’t use any other terminology. PATRONS’ CLUB If you liked this episode you might like to join our Patrons’ Club. You can join at www.patreon.com/historystorytime.  

Ceoltóir agus amhránaí le Skara Brae, The Bothy Band, Nightnoise , Relativity ag inse a scéil

“Orkney’s Origins and Skara Brae with Laird Scranton” Episode 166 Today we sit down with Author and Researcher Laird Scranton to discuss his new book “Tracing Orkney’s Origins” and also Ancient symbolism. Laird is an expert in comparative cosmology and we will pick his brain on correlations between ancient civilizations. Also if you enjoy this interview we will have an extra interview with Laird on our Patreon page for just 2$ a month the link is below. *Sign up for Indra’s Web which is the social media app we created dedicated to these topics. You will get an alert when it is ready for use. https://indrasweb.org/ *If you enjoy our podcast and content and want to help us grow, check out our Patreon account and enjoy the exclusive episodes and interviews. You can also listen to us on the go through our website listed below. Join our Discord channel if you want to chat. We are also on all podcast platforms. Our Links: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/MindEscapePodcast Website - https://www.MindEscapePodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/62bHFpd Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikeEscape Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindescapepodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindEscapePodcast/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-escape-podcast/ Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/0OXM81pXkn2OYT45NsoRQb?si=THFEq0SoRVqvsZzjR5xZMA *Here is a link to all of Laird's books: https://www.amazon.com/Laird-Scranton/e/B001JP8HUU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Jenny has just returned from a holiday to Orkney and shares her experiences of visiting Skara Brae, a beautifully preserved stone age village. Annie uncovers the early archaeology of the site, and Jenny imagines what the lives of people were like 5000 years ago. They find a light-hearted ghost neolithic ghost story and wonder about the beliefs and superstitions of our ancient ancestors. Jenny and Annie highlight the imminent risk to Skara Brae from the climate crisis, and the fears that this incredible stone age settlement could be lost to coastal erosion. We used the following articles for researching this episode: Notice of Ruins of Ancient Dwellings at Skara, Bay of Skaill, in the Parish of Sandwich, Orkney, recently excavated by George Petrie; Final Report on the Operations at Skara Brae with a Report on Selected Animal Bones and a Report on Human Remains by Vere Gordon Childe; Storm and Stone- Accidental Archaeology at Skara Brae in Orkney by Virginia Zimmerman. Information about the storms of 1850 came from the John O’ Groat Journal published in that year. For visiting Skara Brae please check details on the Historic Environment Scotland website.

In this episode Grant speaks to Cormac Grogan, Manager of Skaill House on Orkney. Homely, historic and haunted, this mansion houses a treasure trove of stories and artefacts that have been passed down through 12 generations of the same family for over 400 years. Skaill House and its idyllic location is certainly unique with the site of Skara Brae right on its doorstep. In this podcast we hear all about how this ancient Neolithic site was discovered, as well as the House's many global connections, with stories behind an incredible variety of objects from a WW1 Bolshevik Russian flag and Captain Cook's dinner set!

In this episode Grant speaks to Cormac Grogan, Manager of Skaill House on Orkney. Homely, historic and haunted, this mansion houses a treasure trove of stories and artefacts that have been passed down through 12 generations of the same family for over 400 years. Skaill House and its idyllic location is certainly unique with the site of Skara Brae right on its doorstep. In this podcast we hear all about how this ancient Neolithic site was discovered, as well as the House's many global connections, with stories behind an incredible variety of objects from a WW1 Bolshevik Russian flag and Captain Cook's dinner set!

Sophie (age 7) and Ellie (age 5) tell of the Neolithic Stone Age. We visit Skara Brae, explore Stonehenge, and see how Stone Age people moved from hunter-gathering to farming.----more---- This is the third of our Stone Age episodes. Our first episode was about the Paleolithic period when Stone Age people lived during the ice age. In our second episode we explored the Mesolithic period after the ice age when people were still hunting and gathering and moving from place to place. Now in the Neolithic period Stone Age people start to invent farming. This starts in the Fertile Crescent in the Middle East. But it begins to spread across the world. The population grows with all the extra food that farming makes. But it is not all good because now famine can devastate communities. Now people have more reasons to work together – so for example to cut down trees or build paths. But it also means that there is more war.   We go to Skara Brae to learn about one of the most extraordinary Neolithic discoveries. We explore the eight Stone Age huts and learn about what it tells us about the lives of the Stone Age people who lived in Skara Brae.   Finally, we explore Stonehenge. We explore why it might have been built We debunk the idea that aliens helped build Stonehenge. Rather, we show how Stone Age people could have built Stonehenge.   We then reflect on the great achievements of Stone Age people, a people who built homes like at Skara Brae and built great monuments like Stonehenge.   If you liked this episode then you might like our Mesolithic episode: Apple: https://link.historystorytime.com/Apple-Mesolithic Other: https://link.historystorytime.com/Mesolithic   Or you might like our Paleolithic episode: Apple: https://link.historystorytime.com/Apple-Paleolithic Other: https://link.historystorytime.com/Paleolithic   This whole three part series as a strong link to Key Stage 2 (KS2) of the National Curriculum.   NEW PATRONS’ CLUB – EXTRA EPISODES If you like History Storytime you might like to get involved with our Patrons’ Club. There are different tiers of membership. But they all involve more episodes each month and you can get to choose your own episode or even be in an episode. We’d love you to become a member. Go to https://www.patreon.com/historystorytime to sign up and to listen to our latest exclusive episode on the Seven Wonders of the World.

Sophie (age 7) and Ellie (age 5) tell of the start of the Stone Age. Neanderthals, Woolly Mammoths and Sabre Tooth tigers roam the world for millions of years. But a new breed of humans, Homo Sapiens, comes out of Africa. Within a few tens of thousands of years they are the only human species left.----more----   We learn how early humans lived. We discover the Stone Age tools they use. We explore how to craft flint into useful tools like axes and even finer tools. We discover the food that Stone Age people ate. We explain different ways to light a fire. We learn that their diet and lifestyle was surprisingly healthy. We tell of the Stone Age Hunter Gatherer lifestyle and what it meant. We tell of their nomadic ways. We learn of the beautiful cave paintings that were made. We also have a proper look at the way in which early humans interacted with the famous Woolly mammoth.   We explore the impact that geography had. Firstly we learn about the Ice Age and its implications. Then we explore how the land masses were different then to now and how this facilitated migration.   We put the period in the context. Firstly we learn what makes the Stone Age different to the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. Then we learn what the relationship is between an Ice Age and the Stone Age. We explain how there are different periods of the Stone Age which sets up next week’s episode on the Mesolithic period.   This is the first of three episodes on the Stone Age, The next episode will focus on the Mesolithic period and explore the impact of the end of the Ice Age, how stone age people started to keep dogs and look at Cheddar Man. The final episode will look at the Neolithic period and show how humans settled down in places like Skara Brae and built monuments like Stonehenge.   This series of episodes is especially helpful for children studying Key Stage 2 / KS2 in English schools.

The amazing Laird Scranton returns to Dreamland with Primal Wisdom of the Ancients. We go back to Gobekli Tepe, to Egypt, to Sumeria and even deeper to find out what the past has to tell us now. We discover that, thousands of years ago at Skara Brae in Scotland there

“Tales of the Unknown 1: The Bard’s Tale” ist sicherlich einer der ganzen großen Klassiker der Heimcomputerszene der 80er. Ganz im Stil der klassischen Pen&Paper Abenteuer erschuf sich der Spieler eine Party aus mutigen Recken, plante liebevoll ihre Zusammenstellung, entsandte sie in das vom fiesen Mangar mit einem Eiszauber verfluchte Skara Brae...und dann wurden die angehenden Helden direkt im ersten Kampf von einer Meute wütender Hobbits vernichtet. Dieses Szenario kennt wohl jeder, der das Spiel damals gespielt hat, denn Bard’s Tale ist besonders zu Beginn wirklich knallhart. Dan und Hardy haben sich dennoch an diesen Meilenstein gewagt, sprechen über die Entstehungsgeschichte und die Besonderheiten des Spiels, steigen aber zusätzlich auch tief in die Katakomben der Geschichte der Rollenspiele hinab und entstauben eine noch ältere Spielereihe mit dem schönen Namen “Wizardry”... Möglicherweise hat sich nach dem Outro auch noch ein kleiner Bonus versteckt ;) Die erwähnten Links findet ihr in den Shownotes dieser Episode auf der Nerdwelten Homepage.

Season 2 Episode 35: Traveling the Mists of Ancient Orkney with Lorna Brown Welcome to Tea Toast & Trivia. Thank you for listening in. Join me as I travel across the ocean to Orkney, where the fresh sea air and rugged landscape captures the spirit of daring souls. I am delighted that I am meeting up with my friend, Lorna Brown of See Orkney Tours, who was our family’s intrepid guide through the mists of ancient Orkney. We touched the Standing Stones of Stenness and traced the prehistoric path of the Ring of Brodgar. Travel plans may have been placed on hold, but for today imagine that you have joined Lorna and me on the white sandy beach that leads up to Skara Brae, a 5000-year-old Neolithic village. Do you feel the chilly breeze off the ocean? It is sunny, a perfect day to begin our adventure. So, put the kettle on and add to this exciting conversation.I am your host Rebecca Budd and I am looking forward to sharing this moment with you. A special thank you to Lorna for sharing the stories of Orkney. She has promised to come back for another conversation. Until then, you can meet up with her at See Orkney Tours Until next time, keep safe and be well.

Join Greg Jenner in The Stone Age and meet the Neolithic people of Skara Brae - a perfectly preserved ancient settlement discovered in the Orkney Islands, which can still be seen today. Presented by Greg Jenner Produced by Abi Paterson Script by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Emma Nagouse Historical consultant: Prof Mike Parker Pearson A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4

John Kelly is joined by singer, musician and composer Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill for a memorable Mystery Train Sunday Service that spans a varied career from Skara Brae to The Bothy Band and Relativity. Music choices include Rachmaninov, The Beatles and The Band.

Richmond, Virginia had been the capital of the Confederacy, so one can imagine that the towns around it would be strategic locations for gathering supplies and protection. Ashland is one of these towns and the railroad was a major part of the city. The railroad company established the town with a spa hotel that hosted visitors to the curative powers of a natural spring. This location would go on to become a college. As the Civil War erupted, Ashland found itself a host to battles and the wounded. With this kind of history, hauntings are sure to follow. Listener and Executive Producer Whitney Zahar has joined us on other episodes and she joins us on this one to share her experiences as a tour guide for Ashland Ghost Tours. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of Ashland, Virginia! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Jen Sullivan and features Skara Brae discovered by a farmer and This Month in History features Dom Pedro I crowned. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2019/12/hgb-ep-318-haunted-ashland-virginia.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump The following music is from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/: "Vanishing" by Kevin MacLeod (Moment in Oddity) "In Your Arms" by Kevin MacLeod (This Month in History) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription.

We are back ! and in this episode we will learn all about one of the most significant archaeological sites in Europe and what was briefly Katie’s back yard. Skara Brae !   Find out who people lived 5,000 years ago and how its not completely different to how we live now. Also in this episode the debut edition of Sam’s new gameshow. Katie Struggles with some words . Sam asks a good question and we throw shade on Barney Rubble.   Cow Boat   Get tickets for the live show here - http://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/shows/2716

Un sito primitivo perfettamente conservato patrimonio dell'UNESCO.

"Comparative Cosmology with Laird Scranton" Today we sit down with Author and Researcher Laird Scranton to discuss Comparative Cosmology and Ancient Civilizations. How were the Dogon tribe connected to Ancient Egypt? We will take a look at the Dogon tribe of Africa, Gobekli Tepe, Skara Brae, and Ancient Egypt.How far back does the Dogon oral tradition go? How were the Dogon and other ancient civilizations able to understand the quantum level of physics? We will take a look at the symbology of the housing between the inhabitants of Skara Brae (Orkney Islands), The Minoans, and the Dogon tribe. Here is a link to all of Laird's books: https://www.amazon.com/Laird-Scranton/e/B001JP8HUU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share *If you enjoy our podcast and want to help us grow, check out our Patreon account and enjoy the exclusive material not heard anywhere else. https://www.patreon.com/MikeandMaurice MikeandMauriceMindEscape.com

嵐の後に現れた石造の集落遺跡、丸太や岩で競技？スコットランドの祭典、スコットランドの大自然を満喫する方法、ウィスキー事情など。     Fringe Festival 毎年８月に開催。 首都エディンバラで3〜4週間にわたって開催される世界最大の芸術祭。   Orkney   Skara Brae   およそ200年前に嵐の後で発見された、石でできた村。 およそ5000年前のものと考えられる。   Old Man of Hoy   パフィン、クジラ、セイウチなどの野生の動物にも巡り会える。         Highland Games 夏に行われるスコットランドの祭典。 バグパイプパレード、フードストール、そして運動会。 ダンベルの代わりに岩や丸太を使って競技。 各地域で開催される。 規模の小さいやつならスコットランド人でも参加可能かも。   Bothy ハイキングスポットにある誰でも泊まれる無人の小屋。 スコットランド中の至るところにある。 みんなで寝泊まりする。 旅人との出会い。 危険な野生の動物もいない。   簡単なスコットランド語 Fàilte! - Welcome! Aye - Yes. Loch - Lake.  

The Boy with the Bronze Axe by Kathleen Fidler is set in the Neolithic Orkney settlement of Skara Brae. Though written for children this book is also really interesting for adults thinking about how interpretations of Skara have changed over the years. Kim talks to Orkney resident and specialist Caroline Wickham-Jones about the archaeology behind the book when it was written in 1968 and how it could be updated for the 21st century.

Sometimes storms cause nothing but destruction but sometimes they reveal secrets of our past. This is the case of Skara Brae, a Neolithic settlement on the Island of Mainland, part of the Orkney archipelago, North of Scotland.

Scotland is our musical destination this week with Scottish music from Claymore, Albannach, Cormorant's Fancy, The Sorries, Rachel Hair Trio, Old Blind Dogs, Christine Primrose, The Eben Brooks Band, NUA, New Shilling, Solas, McCrae's Battalion, Black Market Haggis, Battlefield Band, Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac, Sons of Malarkey, Marc Gunn, Canned Haggis, SeaStar, Sligo Rags, Zoe Alexander, Jimi McRae, Heather Dale, Tullamore, Dublin Harpers, Smithfield Fair, Donna Germano, 3 Pints Gone, Kennedy's Kitchen, The Duplets, Jenne Lennon, Bonnie Rideout, Ed Miller, Connemara Stone Company. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com  Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. 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Neil McClennan heads to Orkney, taking in the historic Skara Brae and the Italian Chapel. Fin out more about History Scotland magazine at www.historyscotland.com

What do balls of stone, magically delicious inhabitants, and sexual escapades with an iconic, iron tower in France have to do with the most advanced neolithic society to walk the planet? Absolutely nothing, but we figured we’d talk about them anyway.  Skara Brae, a stone-built, prehistoric village off mainland Scotland remained untouched for over 5000 years. Once discovered, it brought to light how little we know about the history of our species.  On this episode, explore the best-preserved neolithic settlement the world has ever seen. Come for the history, but stay for the hilarity, not to mention the best Scottish accent west of San Francisco.

In 3200 BC, Orkney Island off the coast of Northern Scotland was home to a small farming village called Skara Brae. For reasons unknown, after nearly six centuries of continuous habitation, the village was abandoned around 2600 BC and its stone structures covered over--perhaps deliberately, like the structures at Gobekli Tepe. Although now well-excavated, very little is known about the peaceful people who lived at Skara Brae or their origins. Who were they and where did they go?Drawing on his in-depth knowledge of the connections between the cosmology and linguistics of Egyptian, Dogon, Chinese, and Vedic traditions, Laird Scranton reveals the striking similarities between Skara Brae and the Dogon of Mali, who still practice the same cosmology and traditions they once shared with pre-dynastic Egypt. He shows how the earliest Skara Brae houses match the typical Dogon stone house as well as Schwaller de Lubicz’s intrepretation of the Egyptian Temple of Man at Luxor. He explains how megalithic stone sites near Skara Brae conform to Dogon cosmology, each representing sequential stages of creation as described by Dogon priests, and he details how the houses at Skara Brae also represent a concept of creation. Scranton shows how the cultivated field alongside the village of Skara Brae corresponds to the “heavenly field” symbolism pervasive throughout many ancient cultures, such as the Field of Reeds of the ancient Egyptians and the Elysian Fields of ancient Greece. He demonstrates how Greek and Egyptian geographic descriptions of these fields are a consistent match with Orkney Island. 

Laird Scranton is joining us for a special afternoon episode to talk about his new book, The Mystery of Skara Brae: Neolithic Scotland and the Origins of Ancient Egypt, as well as delve deep into the subject of how the oldest and most well preserved neolithic site in the UK is connected to the Dogon People 5000 Km away, and early dynastic Egypt! As always for big featured guests, we dig deep with Laird through is vast trove of internal knowledge to explore the profound concepts to get one step closer to the bottom of the most important questions: "Where do we come from, and why are we here?"

The untrained and unproven adventurers journey through Skara Brae to vanquish the malevolent forces threatening the city in The Bard’s Tale.

Recorded May 13th-15th, 2016 Here is the long awaited second part of our interviews that we did at the Paradigm Symposium back in May. In Part Two the theme is about ancient mysteries, ancient civilizations, and the uncovering of lost knowledge. We start out with Ed Nightingale discussing his work on the astronomical alignments on the Giza Plateau. Next we sit down with Laird Scranton and Randall Carlson. We talk to Laird about some of the research he has done on Skara Brae and how it fits into his other works on Cosmology. We also discuss global warming with Randall Carlson and his geological work as well. Finally we sit down with Scott Wolter and discuss some of his work, pre-Columbian contact and nature of skeptics. and as usual: Conspirinormal@gmail.com Itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conspirinormal-podcast/id608065959 Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conspirinormal/445112635502740

Watch as we share what it's like to cruise to the British Isles onboard Princess Cruises' Royal Princess. Highlights include Blarney Castle, the Blarney Stone and the Attridge Dance Group in Cork, Ireland; the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland; Titanic Belfast in Belfast, Ireland; the Falkirk Wheel in Glasgow, Scotland; Skara Brae and Skaill House in Orkney Islands, Scotland; Dunrobin Castle in Invergordon, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, St Andrews Links, St Andrews Cathedral and Forth Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This episode features more finalists from our Moment in Scottish History contest, highlighting key events in Scotland's history. Discover how the Scottish Highlands changed forever with a look at the Battle of Culloden and the Highland Clearances. We'll also revisit the moment Skara Brae was discovered, one of the oldest prehistoric settlements in Europe. Other moments include George IV's visit to Edinburgh, a Scottish expedition to the Antarctic, the plight of the Suffragettes, World War II, and the construction of the Forth Road Bridge. Enjoy music from Breabach, Catriona MacDonald, Moira Kerr, and more!

Visit landmarks of Scotland’s history on this episode of Simply Scottish. Discover the work of Historic Scotland as we journey to two of the top historic attractions in Scotland today – the magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace and the breathtaking prehistoric village of Skara Brae, a World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Neolithic villages in Western Europe. All this plus great music from Blair Douglas, Dougie Maclean, Old Blind Dogs, and more!

Sykes questions Charles. The secret beneath Skara Brae is revealed. Charles is abducted.

The Sleeper, Charles, flees the scene. Sykes learns more about the hidden cameras. Something unexpected happens at Skara Brae.

Archaeologist Erica Wallis returns to Skara Brae, where new buildings have been uncovered. The Sleeper makes a bid for freedom. Craig stumbles across something unusual.

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