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Modern-day Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish people found to have Pictish ancestry Liverpool John Moores University, Standing Stones, Northern Irish, Standing Stone, Art Ancien, Medieval Period, Ancient Mysteries, Iron Age, Aberdeen

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Modern-day Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish people found to have Pictish ancestry

The Picts of Scotland who have long intrigued and have been ascribed exotic origins in fact descended from indigenous Iron Age society and were genetically most similar to people living today in Scotland, Wales, North Ireland and Northumbria. Adeline Morez of Liverpool John Moores University and Linus Girdland-Flink of the University of Aberdeen report these findings in a new study published April 27 in the journal PLOS Genetics.

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A black-figure decoration on the wine jug shows Dionysus lying under a vine facing a female, possibly a banquet scene. Greek Wine, Ancient Tomb, Unexplained Mysteries, Greek Vases, Black Figure, Iron Age, Art Antique, Ancient Artifacts, Historical Artifacts

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In Photos: Ancient Tomb of a Celtic Prince Uncovered

Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a Celtic prince dating to the fifth century B.C. inside of a giant funerary complex in Lavau. Take a look at photos from the discovery.

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Bronze Age spears from Ireland Ancient Ireland, Ancient Celts, Archaeological Discoveries, Prehistoric Art, Irish History, Celtic Art, Iron Age, Free Activities, Bronze Age

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The National Museum of Ireland Celebrates its 125th Anniversary | Irish Archaeology

Bronze Age spears from Ireland

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Irish bog bodies, some recent discoveries | Irish Archaeology Bog Body, Bog Man, Pine Resin, Ancient Ireland, Unexplained Phenomena, History Nerd, Irish History, Ancient Origins, Post Mortem

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Irish bog bodies, some recent discoveries | Irish Archaeology

Recent bog body discoveries from Ireland, including the latest bog body from Cul na Mona, Co. Laois as well as Old Croghan man and Clonycavan man bog bodies.

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Newgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú) is a prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland, located about one kilometre north of the River... Ancient Celtic Art, Druid Circle, Neolithic Art, Spiral Tattoos, Celtic Artwork, Roman Army, Berserk Manga, Outdoor Artwork, Cultural Artifact

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Newgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú) is a prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland, located about one kilometre north of the River Boyne. It was built during the Neolithic period around 3200 BC, making…

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Dating from the 12th century and decorated in foliate patterns, this small, bronze ball is actually a hand-warmer. Inside the metal sphere, which unscrews into two halves, is an iron cup that held hot charcoal. This clever design allowed the hands to be warmed without getting burnt. Irish Archaeology, Metal Sphere, Ancient Ireland, Blessed Sacrament, Medieval Life, Medieval World, Historical Jewellery, Medieval Jewelry, Interesting History

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A Twelfth Century Hand-Warmer | Irish Archaeology

This unusual bronze ball is actually a medieval hand-warmer, dating from the 12th century. Now housed in the Hunt Museum in Limerick it would have been used, most likely by a priest, during the cold winter months....

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Stone carvings in the crypt of Armagh cathedral. Some of these figures are thought to depict ancient Irish/Celtic gods.

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Samhain/Halloween dressing up in Co. Dublin, 1933 (illustrative/Wren Boys) Irish Halloween, Samhain Traditions, Sligo Ireland, County Sligo, Irish Folklore, William Gibson, Samhain Halloween, Pagan Rituals, Saint Stephen

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Halloween in Irish Folklore | Irish Archaeology

The folklore accounts detail some of superstitions and festivities which once surrounded Halloween in Ireland.

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Irish Archaeology on Twitter: "Early medieval shoe from Coolatoor bog, Westmeath. Made from a single piece of leather & fastened using a leather tong/lace. Single piece co… https://t.co/oQPeFLlP0E" Medieval Shoes, Viking Shoes, Ancient Ireland, Historical Shoes, Viking Clothing, Early Medieval, Early Middle Ages, Medieval Period, Medieval Clothing

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Early medieval shoe from Coolatoor bog, Westmeath. Made from a single piece of leather & fastened using a leather tong/lace. Single piece cowhide shoes of this kind, known as pampooties, continued to be used on the Aran Islands into 20th century. More: https://t.co/ueHvQORaFp

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Why was a Newly Discovered Irish Ringfort Surrounded by Bizarre Burials and Unfinished Jewelry?

A medieval ringfort that contained a jewelry workshop and substantial farming has been unearthed in an eye-opener archaeological discovery during a road project about a mile north of Roscommon town in Ireland. More importantly, however, 793 bodies were found during the excavation - and the archaeologists expect their analysis will reveal the whole tale of the ringfort.

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