Today we discuss the many structures that are found only in Scotland, the Brochs. It was through a fun Twitter question that one of the co-founders of the Caithness Broch Project agreed to come on the podcast! Once we figured out logistics of when to record, Kenneth was an absolutely incredible guest and explained everything…
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Early Medieval Public Archaeology with Professor Howard Williams
Today I talk to Professor Howard Williams, a Professor of Archaeology in the Department of History & Archaeology at the University of Chester, UK. When I read about his proposed topic and his book, I was so pleased to have him on the podcast! This is not a facet of archaeology we generally think about…
Fionn Mac Cumhaill with Dr. Natasha Sumner
Today I talk to Dr. Natasha Sumner, a Celtic Languages and Literatures scholar. Perhaps the name Fionn Mac Cumhaill is throwing you off, as he is also known as Finn McCool! Dr. Sumner and I met at a month-long Gàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic) immersion course a few years ago. The course at Colaisde na Gàidhlig was…