Category: Iron Age
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Supernatural and Practical: the duality of the blacksmith
Introduction In this post, we take a pause from the time travel adventures into the Iron Age village of Glastonbury and the celebration of Lughnasadh. We are going to consider the blacksmith—the practical and supernatural attributes that the blacksmith has been accorded, and the EarthWise nature of both of these. In particular we are going to…
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Revels of the Past: Celebrating in Glastonbury Lake Village
Introduction In this post we continue the time travel series. We have landed in the Iron Age village of Glastonbury Lake Village, and have been welcomed by the leader of the village. Being practical and prepared, we have learned a few words and phrases so we are able to converse with our hosts. We have…
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A Glimpse of the Iron Age- Glastonbury Lake Village
Introduction Step back into the Iron Age—on our next EarthWise time travel adventure. It is more than simply stepping back into time for a day, this time with the destination the Glastonbury Lake Village. This is a huge time jump forward of some 3,500 years from our visit to the Sweet Track. It is well…