S01 E07: The Coming of the Faith
This episode surveys the earliest texts written by and about Saint Patrick, the man credited with Christianising Ireland. But is it really that simple? Main topics addressed: Saint Patrick, hagiograp...
22 Jul 202440min
S01 E06: Interview with a Deity
Tyler and Michael discuss the Hill of Tara and the legendary high kingship associated with it, alongside the actual history and archaeology of the site. Main topics addressed: Iron Age, Tara, sacred ...
8 Jul 20241h 9min
S01 E05: Incipit Bérla Tepide
The episode title is in Latin (Incipit) and Old Irish, and translates to 'The Selected Language Begins'. Tyler and Michael discuss the legendary origins of the Irish language according to Auraicept na...
2 Apr 20241h 10min
S01 E04: The Enigmatic Iron Age
Our new co-host Michael joins Tyler in exploring just what makes the Iron Age so mysterious. The enigmatic quality of the period is exemplified by the archaeology of the 'royal site' of Ulster, Emain ...
18 Mar 20241h 14min
S01 A01: 'Sun Altar' Rediscovered? + Pod News
This is a short news and announcements episode explaining upcoming changes to the podcast and when you can expect full episodes to resume (spoiler: mid-March!) Main topics addressed: solar myth theor...
25 Feb 20247min
S01 E03: Bronze & Iron
We look at the major features of the Bronze and Iron Age, again drawing upon the Lebor Gabála Érenn (The Book of Invasions) as our legendary touchstone. Note this episode contains reference to viole...
11 Feb 20241h 12min
S01 E02: Catching the Sun
Tyler and Kevin encounter the divine beings who lurk in the landscape of the Boyne Valley Neolithic burial complex, including the world-famous passage tomb, Newgrange. Note this episode contains sexu...
28 Jan 202445min
S01 E01: The First Takings of Ireland
Tyler and Kevin introduce the podcase, themselves, and our first series, 'Ancient Ireland'. We look at medieval legends about the earliest inhabitants of Ireland and compare these to what archaeology ...
22 Jan 20241h
