Story Archaeology
Story Archaeology combines the knowledge and skills of the storyteller with academic exploration of ancient texts. The main focus is the Irish tradition but at https://storyarchaeology.com, you will find an archive of podcast articles, stories and translations as well as new podcast conversations with people from around the world who have ‘Stories in the Landscape’ to share.
- Update frequency
- every 25 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 141
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
A New Conversation with Daniel Curley
Daniel Curley is an archaeologist, author and manager of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre . who has taken a particular interest in the mythological Connacht hero, Fraích. Join Chris and Daniel as they…
01:01:11 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Chris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big Wind
Stories of The Big Wind of 1839 have been told and retold in Ireland for all of 186 years. Join Chris as she explores what makes weather events such as Oíche na Gaoithe Móire so memorable and consid…
00:27:09 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Chris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the Ash
Leafless Ash in June (background)
The effects of the die-back disease are slowly destroying most of Ireland's beautiful ash trees. Join Chris as she explores the sad story of this tree-tragedy t…
00:24:00 |
Sun 12 Jan 2025
A conversation with Professor Lisa Bitel
Lisa Bitel is a Professor of Religion and a Medieval historian specializing in Britain and Ireland. and is the author of her new book 'Otherworld'. Join Chris and Lisa as they explore some favo…
00:48:56 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
The Uí Máine Project~ A Conversation with Liam Kildea, Nicola Bowes and Paula Sharkey.
Designed to protect and celebrate the unique Karst landscape of South Roscommon and its embedded mythologies and stories, the Uí Máine community project has grown and developed from the inspired work…
00:45:39 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
Samhain Special: Corpse Carrying For Beginners
An Acallam na nÉces Samhain Special
In this seasonal special, the Story Archaeologists compare two stories of Samhain. But what could such stories tell us about life 100 or even 1,000 years ago? …
01:22:14 |
Thu 31 Oct 2024
Chris’s Ramble 14: Introducing Banbha
Banbha
Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and …
00:25:33 |
Sun 27 Oct 2024
Exploring Samhain: A glimpse into the past
The festival of Samhain, is one that has been celebrated, in one form or another, for a very long time. In the early Irish stories it was a time for gatherings and feasting. But how has it chang…
00:37:57 |
Sun 20 Oct 2024
Chris’ Ramble 12: The Rider on the River
Designed by Morgane Suquart for 'Paris 24' Olympics opening ceremony.
This 'Ramble' is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the …
00:41:39 |
Tue 27 Aug 2024
Chris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic Stone
New Scientific evidence supporting the origin of the altar stone at Stonhenge supports a better understanding of the of societal connections and collaborative co-operation to be found between the co…
00:21:21 |
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Chris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to Remember
The SchoolsCollection | dúchas.ie
The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one…
00:30:49 |
Sat 04 May 2024
A Conversation with Anthony Murphy
Newgrange at Twilight ~ Anthony Murphy
Anthony Murphy, is an author, journalist, astronomer and photographer. He also curates the wondeful Mythical Ireland website. Join Chris and Anthony as the…
01:10:53 |
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Chris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice Journey
Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection a…
00:47:54 |
Sat 30 Dec 2023
Celebrating Professor Ralph Kenna
Professor Ralph Kenna
As many friends of Story Archaeology will now have heard, Professor Ralph Kenna passed away and left the world we know, last Thursday. I received the sad news from his wife, …
00:03:13 |
Thu 02 Nov 2023
Chris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our Times
The Táin Bó Cúailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of s…
00:42:53 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
A new conversation with Jamie Madden: The Writing of the Takings
The The Lebor Gabála tells of a series of mythical Irish migration stories, which can be traced back to a very early date. Its history is somewhat complex and, although fascinating, it is not an 'e…
00:11:21 |
Mon 11 Sep 2023
Chris’ Ramble 7: What’s in a Name?
Culture heroes, ancestor figures, genii loci, gods and godesses ... Can all, or indeed, any of these terms be useful in defining some favourite characters in Irish mythology, Join Chris as she t…
00:27:31 |
Thu 07 Sep 2023
A Conversation with ÉIRÍ winner, Kate Lionis
The Morrigan by Kate Lionis
Meet Kate Lionis one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Kate as they discuss, the many creative possiblities of dig…
00:27:38 |
Mon 14 Aug 2023
An Immráma Voyage with Jamie Madden
Click to view the complete Immram Brig Bostúin
What if Brigid had undertaken her own Immrám? Join Chris and Jamie as they explore James' Immrám Brig Bostún, an Irish Mythology Collage, in which h…
00:36:43 |
Mon 07 Aug 2023
A Conversation with ÉIRÍ winner, Louise Shine
Meet Louise Shine, one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Ruth as they discuss, the importance of creativity in art and education, explore art and …
00:26:35 |
Sat 29 Jul 2023
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