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A general Celtic Studies podcast based out of Ireland. We cover various topics organised into thematic series. Hosted by Tyler Baxter (MA Celtic Studies, PDip in Ancient and Medieval Languages) and Michael Frim (current Celtic Civilisation postgraduate student). The podcast aims to be accessible to general audiences, blending storytelling and scholarship. Expect to find mythology and history in equal measure. This podcast is not appropriate for children. Our logo consists of two illustrations, both taken from the Book of Ballymote, folio 2v. Audio editing and music is by Kevin Collins.
Unknown Host hosts Fabula Celtica: A Celtic Studies Podcast, a history show with 16 episodes published.
This episode was originally recorded in August 2025: apologies for the delay on getting it out! Tyler and Saoirse discuss independent freemen, dependent workers, and slaves in medieval Ireland, and things get a wee bit p
Tyler and Saoirse have too much fun questioning the medieval Irish patriarchy. Main topics addressed: patriarchy, misogyny, women, and children in early medieval Ireland. This episode includes sexual references and swear
We introduce a new co-host and chat about one of the most fascinating (and powerful) figures in medieval Irish society: the fili, or poet. Main topics addressed: poets, seers, praise poetry, satire, ominous background ch
Tyler attempts to untangle the relationship between kingship and early Irish law through depictions of crime and compensation in The Saga of Fergus Mac Léti. Main topics addressed: kingship, early Irish law References an
Tyler provides an overview of early medieval Irish society, discussing D. A. Binchy's description of that society as "tribal, rural, hierarchical, and familiar". Main topics addressed: Irish petty kingdoms, cow-based cur
In last of three episodes about early Irish writing, Tyler discusses the sources for Early Irish Law (a.k.a Brehon law). He emphasises the importance of tradition, Christian influences, and the nature of manuscript cultu
In the second of three episodes about early Irish writing, we explore the nature of Ireland's earlies medieval manuscripts, including who wrote them, how they put them together, and the variety of content they contained.
In the first of three episodes about early Irish writing, we explore the fascinating myths, enigmatic history, and linguistic quirks of the stone markings known as ogam or ogham. Main topics addressed: Irish language, La
This episode surveys the earliest texts written by and about Saint Patrick, the man credited with Christianising Ireland. But is it really that simple? Main topics addressed: Saint Patrick, hagiography, Christianity, pag
Tyler and Michael discuss the Hill of Tara and the legendary high kingship associated with it, alongside the actual history and archaeology of the site. Main topics addressed: Iron Age, Tara, sacred kingship, sovereignty
The episode title is in Latin (Incipit) and Old Irish, and translates to 'The Selected Language Begins'. Tyler and Michael discuss the legendary origins of the Irish language according to Auraicept na nÉces (The Scholar'
Our new co-host Michael joins Tyler in exploring just what makes the Iron Age so mysterious. The enigmatic quality of the period is exemplified by the archaeology of the 'royal site' of Ulster, Emain Macha (Navan Fort) a
This is a short news and announcements episode explaining upcoming changes to the podcast and when you can expect full episodes to resume (spoiler: mid-March!) Main topics addressed: solar myth theory, podcast schedule a
We look at the major features of the Bronze and Iron Age, again drawing upon the Lebor Gabála Érenn (The Book of Invasions) as our legendary touchstone. Note this episode contains reference to violence and sexual topics.
Tyler and Kevin encounter the divine beings who lurk in the landscape of the Boyne Valley Neolithic burial complex, including the world-famous passage tomb, Newgrange. Note this episode contains references to sex, rape,
Tyler and Kevin introduce the podcast, themselves, and our first series, 'Ancient Ireland'. We look at medieval legends about the earliest inhabitants of Ireland and compare these to what archaeology tells us about the p
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