Story Archaeology

29/03/2026

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Sheebeg and Other Cairns ~ a journey Posted on 29/03/202629/03/2026 by Chris Thompson Sheebeg in the snow Dolmens, Barrows, Cairn ? They were built millennia ago to transport the human memory and imagination from one world to another and, in so many different ways, they still do. Join Chris on a per...

17/03/2026

https://storyarchaeology.com/tales-of-sheebeg-new-light-on-old-bones/

Tales of Sheebeg~ New Light on Old Bones Posted on 17/03/202617/03/2026 by Chris Thompson Aurora Borealis over Sheebeg Back in 2012, Isolde and I recorded a conversation entitled ‘Tales of Sheebeg’. It was a topic that was very close to my heart. Sheebeg, after all is the hill on which I live. I...

10/02/2026

https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-20-what-is-so-special-about-the-cath-maige-tuired/

Chris Ramble 20 ~ What is so special about the Cath Maige Tuired? Posted on 10/02/202610/02/2026 by Chris Thompson The Eglone Stone, Moytura The settling of the The Tuatha Dé Danann in Ireland and their struggle against the mysterious Fomoire, form the central strand of the ancient Irish Mythologic...

04/02/2026

I forgot to add the most recent 'Chris Ramble'.

Chris Ramble 19: Hidden in Plain Sight Posted on 11/01/202612/01/2026 by Chris Thompson Stories in the landscape of Uzbekistan Sunrise over Khiva .One of the best travel experiences is to have all your preconceived perceptions overthrown without having time to gathered them up again. Join Chris as s...

26/10/2025

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A Tribute to Manchán Magan Posted on 26/10/202526/10/2025 by Chris Thompson Mythical tales, linguistic archaeology and the wisdom of Irish lore This is a belated thank you and farewell post to a good friend and colleague. I would have welcomed the opportunity to upload this tribute earlier but, so ...

19/10/2025

Here is the final section of the Cath Maige Tuired. The telling is now complete

The Cath Maige Tuired, for a wider audience: Part 12~ The Land Restored. Posted on 19/10/202519/10/2025 by Chris Thompson This audio re-telling of ‘The Battle of Moytura’ is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In this final part. The heroes Ogma, the Dagda along with...

30/09/2025

I didn't think I had time before I went away but I have just published episode 11 of th Cath Maige Tuired audio re-telling. This part tells of 'The Great Battle'.

The Cath Maige Tuired, for a wider audience: Part 11~ The Great Battle. Posted on 30/09/202530/09/2025 by Chris Thompson his audio re-telling of ‘The Battle of Moytura’ is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 11: The Great Battle, the Dé Danann, and the Fomoi...

28/09/2025

https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-10-the-well-and-the-forge/

The Cath Maige Tuired, for a wider audience: Part 10~ The Well and the Forge. Posted on 26/09/202526/09/2025 by Chris Thompson Heapstown Cairn This audio re-telling of ‘The Battle of Moytura’ is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 10: The Well and the Forge, ...

31/08/2025

The Cath Maige Tuired (The Mythological story cycle) audio re-tellings for all age-groups are now available (parts-1 to 10 so far) on www.storyachaeology.com.
Eventually I intend to have these re-tellings professionally recorded with an appropriate range of voices. Give them a listen. Share them with older children or in classrooms and let me know what you think
Thanks
Chris

31/08/2025

I am now publishing The Cath Maige Tuired, the battle of Moyura as audio stories for a widerage range. They have been published in a series of manageable 15 mins (approx) segments. Episodes 1 -10 are now availabe. Part 11, 'The Great Battle' will l be published in late October.

The ‘Cath Maige Tuired’ Audio Stories: an introduction Posted on 31/08/202531/08/2025 by Chris Thompson ‘Dagda’ from the Moytura 2000 re-ennactment. I have been a story-teller in schools, libraries, etc. for almost 35 years focusing on early Irish stories, mostly text based. My intention has...

19/07/2025

Here is the latest 'ramble' from Chris. I have been exploring a new view of an early Irish story in the light of new genetic evidence but also thinking about how such ancient stories can resonate with our own current story.

A Chris’Ramble 18: Then The Morrigan said… Posted on 19/07/202519/07/2025 by Chris Thompson Storytelling in changing times Kate Lionis It is always exciting when new scientific research is able to throw a new light on ancient stories. Join Chris in a new and wide-ranging ramble as she explores t...