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Story ArchaeologyThe Cath Maige Tuired, for a wider audience: Part 4~ The Healers.ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson
The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 4,The Healers, we discover how Nuada achieves another shot at the kingship, the sad fate of Miach, Dian Cécht's son and we meet his sister, Aimed, a gifted herbalist.
10(ish) to adult!
Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired
Listen to the podcast episode on Airmed
Notes for Part 4: The healers: When Isolde and I were working on this text we did wonder if t...
2025-08-3013 minArticles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 17: Once Upon a MythWhat makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode
2025-05-0141 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 17: Once Upon a MythThe Eglone Stone, Moytura
What makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance.
Links for this episode
Read the full text of the Cath Maige Tuired
Explore the Cath Maige Tuired on Story Archaeology : Episodes 1-6 and Episodes 7-12
Explore the story of Gilgamesh. Read a summary of the story or take a deeper dive.
Take a look at The Ark Before Noah by Irving Finkel
Egyptian Folktales: The...
2025-05-0141 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 17: Once Upon a MythWhat makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode
2025-05-0141 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 17: Once Upon a MythWhat makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode
2025-05-0141 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big WindStories 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 considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into...
2025-02-1827 minSchools’ support – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big WindStories 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 considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into...
2025-02-1827 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big WindStories 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 considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into...
2025-02-1827 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big WindStories 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 considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into the future.
Links for this episode
Duchas.ie I counted wrongly in the audio article. . There are as many as 1562 transcribed stories under the title of 'The Big Wind
Aticles and Papers I have found interesting.
Met Éireann: Exceptional Weather Events: “Night of the Big Wind”...
2025-02-1827 minArticles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big WindStories 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 considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into...
2025-02-1827 minPodcast Episodes – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the AshThe 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 that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. Links for this episode
2025-01-1324 minSpecials – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the AshThe 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 that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. Links for this episode
2025-01-1324 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the AshLeafless 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 that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands.
The rot in the heartwood.
Links for this episode
Explore Ireland's native trees: The Tree Council of Ireland
Find out more about CRANN and its current activities: Trees for Ireland
Find out more about COILLTE and the projects they support today.
Read what TEAGASC...
2025-01-1324 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the AshThe 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 that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. Links for this episode
2025-01-1324 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the AshThe 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 that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. Links for this episode
2025-01-1324 minPodcast Episodes – Story ArchaeologyChris’s Ramble 14: Introducing BanbhaBanbha 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 less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha....
2024-10-2725 minStory ArchaeologyChris’s Ramble 14: Introducing BanbhaBanbha
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 less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha.
Links for this episode
Take a look at the translation of The book of Invasions, The Lebor Gabála
The Lebor Gabála Érenn at a Glance: an Overview of the 11th Century Irish Book of Invasions. Author: Lloyd D. Graham. This is a very...
2024-10-2725 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’s Ramble 14: Introducing BanbhaBanbha 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 less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha....
2024-10-2725 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’s Ramble 14: Introducing BanbhaBanbha 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 less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha....
2024-10-2725 minSeries 06: Circling the Táin – Story ArchaeologyChris’s Ramble 14: Introducing BanbhaBanbha 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 less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha....
2024-10-2725 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 12: The Rider on the RiverThis ‘Ramble’ is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of...
2024-08-2741 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 12: The Rider on the RiverDesigned 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 history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together.
Explore a gallery page of images of places explored in this podcast.
A selection of 'Story Archaeolgy' links for this episode
Sinann podcast conversation
Sinann in the Metrical Dindshenchas
The dindshencas poems ÁTH LÍAC FIND
Medb and her sisters
Imbás: Poetry, Kno...
2024-08-2741 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 12: The Rider on the RiverThis ‘Ramble’ is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of...
2024-08-2741 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic StoneNew 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 communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode
2024-08-1521 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic StoneNew 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 communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement!
Links for this Episode
Listen to 'A Conversation with Anthony Murphy' (This conversation is referenced throughout this Ramble)
News of the new evidence on the Altar stone, Stonehenge from the BBC
News of the discovery from 'The Guardian.'
A short youtube video on the discovery.
Further information on the...
2024-08-1521 minPodcast Episodes – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic StoneNew 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 communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode
2024-08-1521 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic StoneNew 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 communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode
2024-08-1521 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to RememberThe National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if...
2024-05-0430 minStories and Activities with children – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to RememberThe National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if...
2024-05-0430 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to RememberThe National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if...
2024-05-0430 minSchools’ support – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to RememberThe National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if...
2024-05-0430 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to RememberThe 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 of Ireland's unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if gathered now, in 2024, some 87 years later.
Search the Schools Folklore collection for yourself
Links for this episode
A Comversation with Anthony Murphy
Chris' Ramble 6~ Just how old are Irish Stories
Goibniu and the Gobbán Sáor
The Legend of Knockmany Hil...
2024-05-0430 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice JourneyGrianstad 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 and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode...
2023-12-3047 minSpecials – Story ArchaeologyChris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice JourneyGrianstad 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 and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode...
2023-12-3047 minStories in the Landscape conversations – Story ArchaeologyChris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice JourneyGrianstad 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 and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode...
2023-12-3047 minPodcast Episodes – Story ArchaeologyChris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice JourneyGrianstad 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 and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode...
2023-12-3047 minStory ArchaeologyChris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice JourneyGrianstad 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 and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey.
Links for this episode
Links on Story Archaeology
The Craneskin Bag
A Christmas card from the Archaeologists.
Extolling the Holly
A Satirical Tale of Extreme Gastronomy
Fair’s Fair
The Dagda’s Cauldron
The Dagda’s Cauldron ~ A home-brew supplemental
Some Questions answered by the Story Archaeologists This one covers...
2023-12-3047 minPodcast Episodes – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our TimesThe 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 status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for...
2023-11-0142 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our TimesThe 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 status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times.
Links for this episode
For podcast episodes and related articles on The boyhood deeds of Cú Chulainn, his training with Scathach, the birthpangs of Ulster, and more.
For the podcst episode on Macha
For related articles and textual translations concerning Macha (episode 2)
For podcast episodes and...
2023-11-0142 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our TimesThe 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 status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for...
2023-11-0142 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our TimesThe 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 status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for...
2023-11-0142 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ 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 takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities.
Links for this episode
I have referenced a wide variety of stories over the route of this ramble. I would recommend exploring the Story Archaeology archive where you will find links to all these stories. However, I did specifically reference the episodes below.
In Search of Manannan
In Search of Midir
The Writing...
2023-09-0727 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ 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 takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced...
2023-09-0727 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ 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 takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced...
2023-09-0727 minStories in the Landscape conversations – Story ArchaeologyChris’ 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 takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced...
2023-09-0727 minPodcast Episodes – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 6: Just how old are Irish Stories?So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and… does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts...
2023-06-1222 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 6: Just how old are Irish Stories?So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and... does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts along the way.
Links for this episode
These rambles are not intended as fully footnoted articles. They are intended more as observations, thoughts while out walking, if I attach my favourite metaphor. However, in this ramble I have made reference to the Justinian plague and...
2023-06-1222 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 6: Just how old are Irish Stories?So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and… does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts...
2023-06-1222 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 6: Just how old are Irish Stories?So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and… does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts...
2023-06-1222 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarBonus catch up: Stage version, TV version and Season Two TeaseCatch up on all things Two Foreskins. Buy your tickets to the live stage version here starring Chris Thompson! https://www.frigid.nyc/event/6897:406/
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2023-06-0504 minTwo Foreskins Walk into a BarWhat is it we do when we love?"Brimming with heart and hilarity. Not to be missed." "An important addition to the queer canon." "Exciting, titillating. Heart-pounding in the best possible way."
Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Directed by Andrew Fallaize. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-03-1521 minTwo Foreskins Walk into a BarNo Man's Land"An important addition to the queer canon."
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2023-03-0316 minTwo Foreskins Walk into a BarBlue Light over Bethnal Green"Honest, raw, hilarious. Thompson is such a naturally witty and engaging storyteller." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Directed by Andrew Fallaize. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-02-2314 minTwo Foreskins Walk into a BarAmerica's Next Top Bottom"Hilarious, essential listening. Chris Thompson is such a natural, witty and engaging storyteller." Written by Chris Thompson, directed by Andrew Fallaize, editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-02-1514 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarProjecting"Hilarious and poignant, relatable and outlandish."
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2023-02-0816 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarJurassic Park"This is the gay Fleabag! I laugh out loud every episode, the rawness and honesty took my breath away." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post-production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-02-0110 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarDickquinox"This is gay Fleabag! I laughed out loud every episode. The rawness and honesty took my breath away." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post-production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-01-2513 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarMan fucks dog"Raw, funny, completely compulsive."
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2023-01-1510 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarShitting myself on an A-lister's carpet"Honest, raw and fearless. Compelling writing."
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2023-01-1508 minTwo Foreskins Walk into a BarTwo foreskins walk into a bar"Haunting, beautifully written and very, very funny."
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2023-01-1416 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarTrailer"Haunting, beautifully written and very, very funny."
With his 10-year relationship at an end and his career going down the toilet, loser British playwright Chris Thompson heads to New York City where he embarks on a journey of sexual liberation and self discovery. But as he searches for connection, he faces up to the harsh realities of city life and the limitations of his own desires. An unflinching and hilarious account of starting your life again when you’re a bottom who has hit rock bottom.
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2023-01-1000 min
Athletics Life StoriesChris ThompsonChris Thompson is one of the most popular runners on the British distance running scene. A prodigiously talented young athlete, he began earning British under 20 vests from the age of 16. He won silver at the European Cross Country Championships and beat a certain Mo Farah to win 5000m gold at the European under 23 Championships. Injury dogged his progress, but he went on to win European silver as a senior behind Mo Farah and represent Team GB at London 2012. His Olympic days looked over as his 40th year loomed and he became a parent with athlete wife Jemma Simpson. But...
2022-12-261h 39Podcast Episodes – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigsSacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs. Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Listen to the podcast episode ‘A Conversation with Professor...
2022-12-1819 minStories in the Landscape conversations – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigsSacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs. Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Listen to the podcast episode ‘A Conversation with Professor...
2022-12-1819 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigsSacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs.
Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer
https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum
https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum
Listen to the podcast episode 'A Conversation with Professor Ben Dwyer'
SacrumProfanum is the second release from composer Benjamin Dwyer on Farpoint Recordings. SacrumProfanum features music by Benjamin Dwyer based on his personal engagement with Sheela-na-gigs. These richly detailed and adventurous compositions feature Garth...
2022-12-1819 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigsSacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs. Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Listen to the podcast episode ‘A Conversation with Professor...
2022-12-1819 minPodcast Episodes – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 3: Is This Not a Story Worth the Telling?Join Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Links for this ramble.
2022-11-0527 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 3: Is This Not a Story Worth the Telling?Join Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today.
Moytura 2000
Links for this ramble.
Circling the Táin: seven Story Archaeology podcast episodes.
Cath Maige Tuired: six Story Archaeology podcast episodes.
Stories in the Landscape Conversations: A conversation with Professor Patrick Nunn.
Moytura 2000
2022-11-0527 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 3: Is This Not a Story Worth the Telling?Join Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Links for this ramble.
2022-11-0527 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 3: Is This Not a Story Worth the Telling?Join Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Links for this ramble.
2022-11-0527 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 2: David and Goliath, Meet Lugh and BalorSome reflections on a journey to discover Irish stories.
Join Chris as she explores Irish oral story transmission and wonders if even stories sometimes need careful map makers to prevent them them from being lost.
Links for this episode
If you would like to find out more about the infamous Giraldus Cambrensis
Find out about his 'map making'.
Find out a bit more about his opinion on Ireland
Or just join in and tell him yourself!
Read Edge of Memory: The Geology of Folk Tales and Climate Change by Patrick Nunn
I will be sharing a Stories in the Landcape...
2022-09-0618 minPodcast Episodes – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 2: David and Goliath, Meet Lugh and BalorSome reflections on a journey to discover Irish stories. Join Chris as she explores Irish oral story transmission and wonders if even stories sometimes need careful map makers to prevent them them from being lost. Links for this episode If you would like to find out more about the infamous Giraldus Cambrensis Or just join...
2022-09-0618 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 2: David and Goliath, Meet Lugh and BalorSome reflections on a journey to discover Irish stories. Join Chris as she explores Irish oral story transmission and wonders if even stories sometimes need careful map makers to prevent them them from being lost. Links for this episode If you would like to find out more about the infamous Giraldus Cambrensis Or just join...
2022-09-0618 minChris’ Rambles – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 1: Mercator the map maker and the Tuatha Dé DanannFind out more about these new posts, ‘Chris’ Rambles‘. Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann. And a good ramble...
2022-08-1214 minStory ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 1: Mercator the map maker and the Tuatha Dé DanannFind out more about these new posts, 'Chris' Rambles'.
Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
And a good ramble is always best shared so please feel free to join in.
Supporting links for this episode.
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The Beauty of Maps: The programmes are not currently available on BBB i-player but there are trailers.
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2022-08-1214 minPodcast Episodes – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 1: Mercator the map maker and the Tuatha Dé DanannFind out more about these new posts, ‘Chris’ Rambles‘. Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann. And a good ramble...
2022-08-1214 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyChris’ Ramble 1: Mercator the map maker and the Tuatha Dé DanannFind out more about these new posts, ‘Chris’ Rambles‘. Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann. And a good ramble...
2022-08-1214 min
Finding Zeal015: How Chris Thompson went from horticulture to youth pastorIn this episode, Cohen and Josh have on Chris Thompson - the adult ministries pastor at Grace Bible Church Creekside Campus. Chris shares about the way God has led him down a specific path to be where he is today. He shares his experience being a youth pastor and the crazy story of how he left that role to be the campus pastor at Creekside. Chris also shares about how his first college friend was Chris Tomlin and the different aspects of landscape horticulture - his college major. Chris currently works at Creekside and focusses heavily on relational ministry in...
2021-11-1451 min
Gentlemen's Club Fantasy PodcastS1 Ep3 Sibling Rivalry, Re Draft, and League LeadersCasey Thompson, brother to Team Hawley Griffin Owner Chris Thompson, joins us for some fun. We talk power rankings and top 5's. We also do a mock three person redraft of how we would try to make a GC in the team with current players to make a team that is still relevant 3-5 years from now.
2020-10-091h 12
Perris Valley ChurchWho's Your One: Reaching Your One 2.2.20Romans 1:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—
Point number 1:
COMMIT TO BEING AN INTENTIONAL WITNESS.
Acts 1:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Matthew 13:45-46 New Living Translation (NLT...
2020-02-0448 min
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 124 – Chris Thompson
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chris Thompson from Chronicles of Nonsense and his writings in the City Newspaper came over to the studio to talk about his writings around black owned restaurants in Rochester and all about his path.
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.
I have been following Chris online and on his appearances on Connections with Evan Dawson for a while and was th...
2019-06-151h 05Related Material – Story ArchaeologyTelling Stories : Continuing the Oral TraditionJoin Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller’s view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable. In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today. For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I...
2019-02-2836 minaudio-article – Story ArchaeologyTelling Stories : Continuing the Oral TraditionJoin Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller’s view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable. In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today. For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I...
2019-02-2836 minStory ArchaeologyTelling Stories : Continuing the Oral TraditionJoin Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller's view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable. In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today.
For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I am going to be devoting a section of my upcoming Patreon site 'Sinann's Well' to this subject.
References and Links
Oral Tradition Theory
While there are a great many experts who can illuminate this eclectic discipline. I have found the writing of John Miles Foley compr...
2019-02-2836 min
Running Inside Out Podcast027: I Was Gonna Say Something Really Insightful - with Natalie Thompson
Natalie, Natalie, Natalie!
Natalie Thompson rips into my smoothie habits, tears apart a burrito and teaches us a bit about the miraculous microbiome. Oh yeah, and shares a bit about her running. Find out about the nutritional habits that helped her to a 2015 which included 1st at Cat's Tail Marathon, 2nd at Virgil Crest 50, 2nd at Escarpment, 3rd at North Face Bear Mountain 50k, 1st at Breakneck Point Marathon.Episode NotesMedVed PanelKendra ChamberlainAbundance Co-opHappy Belly NutritionCore Life EateryTrader Joe's Super BurritoThe magnificent microbiome (Gut Flora)Small World FoodsRuby Sauerkraut Sponsors
2016-04-151h 15Story ArchaeologyRevisiting Mythical Women. 4: Revisiting Airmed.ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson
Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht, part of a family of healers. Together, they create the healing well of Sláine, which restores injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do the meanings of their names tell a different story?
In our revisit to what may seem at first reading, a side story in the great battle saga, join the the Story archaeologists as they re-evaluate the role of Airmed and her family, finding their actions central to the main theme of the epic Moytura s...
2016-02-181h 00Story ArchaeologyRevisiting Mythical Women. 4: Revisiting Airmed.ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson
Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht, part of a family of healers. Together, they create the healing well of Sláine, which restores injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do the meanings of their names tell a different story?
In our revisit to what may seem at first reading, a side story in the great battle saga, join the the Story archaeologists as they re-evaluate the role of Airmed and her family, finding their actions central to the main theme of the epic Moytura s...
2016-02-181h 00Story ArchaeologyRevisiting Mythical Women 1 – Revisiting SinannSinann, the river Shannon, from a painting by Chris Thompson
Welcome to series 5 of Acallam na nÉces, "Revisiting Mythical Women". In our first episode, we take a look back at the stories of Sinann, and the themes that came up when we discussed them in our very first episode.
We've added some new discussion to the beginning of the episode, highlighting how Story Archaeology has added to the ideas and approaches that started the whole project. Follow links below to related episodes and some new research into the longevity of stories, the compacted layers of medieval and 19th century s...
2015-08-061h 01Story ArchaeologyRevisiting Mythical Women 1 – Revisiting SinannSinann, the river Shannon, from a painting by Chris Thompson
Welcome to series 5 of Acallam na nÉces, "Revisiting Mythical Women". In our first episode, we take a look back at the stories of Sinann, and the themes that came up when we discussed them in our very first episode.
We've added some new discussion to the beginning of the episode, highlighting how Story Archaeology has added to the ideas and approaches that started the whole project. Follow links below to related episodes and some new research into the longevity of stories, the compacted layers of medieval and 19th century s...
2015-08-061h 01Story ArchaeologyThe Battle of Moytura 04: Ar Shlicht in Dagdae – On the Track of the Dagda"The Dagda Cup" - ceramic, made by Chris Thompson
The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters. He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap?
Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists.
Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come.
Old episodes now available on archive.org.
By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-12-201h 58Story ArchaeologyThe Battle of Moytura 04: Ar Shlicht in Dagdae – On the Track of the Dagda"The Dagda Cup" - ceramic, made by Chris Thompson
The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters. He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap?
Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists.
Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come.
Old episodes now available on archive.org.
By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-12-201h 58Story ArchaeologyMythical Women 04: The Story of AirmedCeramic on glass by Chris Thompson
Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht. Together, they created the healling well of Sláine, which restored injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do their names tell a different story?
Dig deeper through etymology in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts!
by The Story Archaeologists.
Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-08-0237 minStory ArchaeologyMythical Women 04: The Story of AirmedCeramic on glass by Chris Thompson
Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht. Together, they created the healling well of Sláine, which restored injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do their names tell a different story?
Dig deeper through etymology in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts!
by The Story Archaeologists.
Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-08-0237 minStory ArchaeologyMythical Women 03: Tales of Eithliu"Hope" - Clay sculpture & paint by Chris Thompson
The oral tradition provides vital pieces missing from the Irish manuscripts. "The Birth of Lugh" is a prime example. Reconstruct the story-seed of Eithliu and her many brief appearances in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts!
By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-07-1940 minStory ArchaeologyMythical Women 03: Tales of Eithliu"Hope" - Clay sculpture & paint by Chris Thompson
The oral tradition provides vital pieces missing from the Irish manuscripts. "The Birth of Lugh" is a prime example. Reconstruct the story-seed of Eithliu and her many brief appearances in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts!
By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-07-1940 minStory ArchaeologyMythical Women 01: The Story of SinannFrom a painting by Chris Thompson
Sinann is the mythological source of the river Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. But who is she, and how far back does her story go? Was she a wayward girl, or the flower of her people and bringer of deep poetic inspiration?
Delve into the original Irish texts in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts!
By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.
2012-06-2148 minStory ArchaeologyMythical Women 01: The Story of SinannFrom a painting by Chris Thompson
Sinann is the mythological source of the river Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. But who is she, and how far back does her story go? Was she a wayward girl, or the flower of her people and bringer of deep poetic inspiration?
Delve into the original Irish texts in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts!
By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.
2012-06-2148 minStory ArchaeologyWhat is Story Archaeology?From 2012 until 2020 Chris and Isolde worked together creating six series of 'Conversations on Irish Mythology' combining Isolde's linguistic expertise in early Irish and Chris' knowledge of the wider context of world mythology, oral tradion and a life-long passionate interest in history and archaeology.
The pandemic brought about many changes and also new, unexpected opportunities. This was certainly true for the 'Story Archaeologists. Isolde has gone on to work with, for example, on-line theatre and wheelchair dance, remote creative writibg events and she has also returned to another of her main concerns, disability politics.
Chris has been designing projects for Irish...
2012-05-0516 min