Category Archives: Historical Archives

Historical archives containing a wealth of information on a wide range of history from prehistoric, medieval, 20th Century and beyond!

Light of the Earth

Posted on March 19, 2013 by The Celtic Highlander

The first day of spring is also known as the Vernal Equinox. Alban Eiler, which means, “Light of the Earth,” is one of the two days that night and day stand equal. The equinoxes and solstices were holy times of … Continue reading →

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King Henry, The Tudors

Posted on February 19, 2013 by The Celtic Highlander

The Tudors, showtimes original series (2007-2010), is now available on Amazon Prime for free and on Netflix. If you have not seen this series, we highly recommended it for it’s beautiful period customs, sets, music and acting. The only downside to this show … Continue reading →

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Medieval Manuscripts Online

Posted on February 18, 2013 by The Celtic Highlander

The British library aims to digitize 25,000 medieval manuscripts, so readers around the world can read them. Read FT Magazine’s Full Article “Nothing brings a book of 900-year-old  parchment to life as much as realizing that you can still see … Continue reading →

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The Army of Two

Posted on May 7, 2012 by The Celtic Highlander

15 miles north of the historic settlement of Plymouth Massachusetts in the town of Scituate you will find the Scituate Lighthouse. Constructed in 1811 through $4,000 of federal funding, it was completed and operational in April of 1812.  Simeon Bates … Continue reading →

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Christmas Truce 1914

Posted on December 19, 2011 by The Celtic Highlander

My name is Francis Tolliver, I come from Liverpool. Two years ago the war was waiting for me after school. To Belgium and to Flanders, to Germany to here I fought for King and country I love dear. ‘Twas Christmas … Continue reading →

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