Caithness Brochs with Kenneth McElroy

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…

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…