Viking Sun Stone

Legends have it that the Vikings used Sun Stones to help

guide them across the ocean on days when the sun

was not fully visible. (Photo of Calcite crystal)

Its seems some of these stones have actually been found.

See article for more information.

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/03/10/first-evidence-viking-sunstone-found/

Summer Solstice

Today is the Summer Solstice. Enjoy the longest day of the year.

Many people throughout history celebrate this day in various ways.

See the follow article on what they do.

http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/summer-solstice-traditions

The Staffordshire Hoard

The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon 

gold and silver metalwork ever found, anywhere in the world.

Read about this awesome collection of incredible finds in

the following articles and web site.

http://www.staffordshirehoard.org.uk/

The Moylough Belt Shrine

Fascinating article on a piece of Irish history on a object know

as the Moylough Belt. It seems to have been used in rituals

when great power was needed.

Here the link to that article

http://irisharchaeology.ie/2013/05/the-moylough-belt-shrine/

Extra photos of the belt

Beginning of Carved Ax Handle Project

Brother Steve is starting his ax handle carving

project. I can't wait to see it finished.

Will keep you posted.

The Nemeton: A Celtic Sacred Place

I found a interesting article on something called a "Nemeton"

A sacred place in the woods.

Anyone who has been in the forest and has insight to sense

such a special place will identify with this story from Montague Whitsel

It's a bit lengthy but to those interested you will be find it

enjoyable and hard to stop reading.

http://www.isisbooks.com/nemeton.asp