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Anglo Saxon priestess grave found in Yorkshire

Wed, 7 May 2008 11:15:57 -0400

Archaeologists are studying the grave of a 7th century Anglo Saxon woman who might have been a Pagan priestess. By the placement of the grave and the objects within, including a sword and elaborate jewelry, they feel that the woman may have headed a 7th century cult. (photo)

Mysterious "feather pits" shed light on forgotten witches of England

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:51:04 -0400

Evidence of pagan rituals involving swans and other birds in the Cornish countryside in the 17th century has been uncovered by archaeologists.

Druid Grave Unearthed in U.K.?

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:51:32 -0500

Archaeologists excavating a series of 1st century graves in Colchester, England think one of them may belong to a Druid.

Stonehenge tunnel plan scrapped

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:57:43 -0500

The fear that increased traffic might damage the historic site has led English Heritage to cancel a plan to build a tunnel under Stonehenge.

"History of Holidays" on the History Channel website

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:41:32 -0500

The History Channel has created a website with interactive links covering the history of all the major holidays on the calendar.

Cerne Abbas giant awakes to companion

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:50:17 -0400

Doh! Whether it was a prank or a scheme to market the new Simpsons movie, a giant painted Homer Simpson next to England's famous Cerne Abbas giant has irked the country's Pagan community.

Celtic temple discovered near Tara

Fri, 18 May 2007 16:03:55 -0400

In an interview with Conor Newman, an archaeology professor at the National University of Ireland, Galway, Melissa Block of NPR's All Things Considered learns about the recent discovery of a celtic temple near Ireland's Tara.

New Medieval Views of Stonehenge

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:20:16 -0500

This new view of Stonehenge is a tiny Medieval drawing in the "scala mundi" or "world ladder" on a chart which chronicles Creation. While not the oldest image of Stonehenge, it one of only a few known to exist.

Over 20,000 hope for shot at Winter Solstice in Ireland

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 18:59:43 -0500

27,000 people applied recently for a chance to celebrate the Winter Solstice in the Stone Age tomb in Newgrange, Ireland. Only 100 won the honor. Andrew Bushe has the story.

Seahenge not ready for display until 2008

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 16:46:01 -0500

Seahenge, a 4000-year-old wooden circle which appeared on a beach near Holme, England in 1998, will not be available to be viewed by the public until 2008, according to curators at the Lynn Museum where the artifact is being restored.

Santa's sleigh or Thor's chariot?

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:35:19 -0500

"The idea of St Nicholas got very much mixed in with Thor's transport when it comes to the sled with flying reindeer," said Helge Soerheim of the Archaeological Museum in Stavanger. On December 21, 2006, IC Wales explored the idea of how Vikings might have celebrated the Christmas season.

Today in the Middle Ages: June 5, 709

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 09:28:14 -0400

St. Boniface and his missionary companions were killed by pagan Germans on June 5, 709.

New Road Plans for Stonehenge

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 08:32:23 -0500

The controversy continues. English Heritage is still working on options to remove traffic from the area around Stonehenge, this time with five different options.

A Very PC Holiday!

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:20:37 -0500

Diane Roberts of NPR's Weekend Edition offered a very politically correct holiday greeting on Sunday, December 18, 2005 with a look at the winter holiday season, ancient Roman style.

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Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:06:09 -0500

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