Early Medieval Ireland

The Book of Kells: A Medieval Masterpiece and Its Mysterious Origins

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The Book of Kells: A Medieval Masterpiece and Its Mysterious Origins

In the hushed, candlelit scriptoria of early medieval Ireland, a miracle of art and devotion was unfolding. Imagine the scene: monks, their faces illuminated by flickering flames, meticulously bending over vellum, their quills dancing to create not just words, but vibrant, intricate worlds. This was the birthplace of the Book of Kells, a Gospel book … Read more

Echoes of Power: Unearthing Galway’s Early Medieval Ringforts

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Galway Ringforts: Unearthing Early Medieval Irish Rulers' Power

Visualize this: the rugged west coast of Ireland, centuries before the Norman invasions, a land sculpted by wind and rain, where chieftains and kings carved out their domains. In the heart of Galway, a remarkable discovery has recently sent ripples through the historical and archaeological communities. The unearthing of several ringforts, definitively linked to powerful … Read more