Story Archaeology

Storytelling in changing times Kate Lionis It is always exciting when new scientific research is able to throw a new light on ancient stories. Join Chris in a new and wide-ranging ramble as she explores the extaordinary vistas of the early Irish Cath Maige Tuired (The Battle of Moytura) and contemplates a neolithic tragedy. Links for this podcast episode Story Archaeology links The Battle of Moytura: Explore Series 2 (Episodes 1-6) The Battle of Moytura: Explore Series 2 Episodes 7-12 Listen to a Conversation with Anthony Murphy from Mythical Ireland Listen to a Conversation with Professor Patrick Nunn External Links Neil Carlin: Understanding Bell Beaker identities in Ireland - people, places and identities Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers (Paper in 'Nature' July 24) Last Humans Standing with geneticist, David Reich (This particular talk does offer a clear explanation of recent genetic based evidence but is very long. I w