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  1. Roots Burrow Deep; Shoots Grow: A Newsletter

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    I’m in the thick of writing. A couple chapters away from finishing section one (ten chapters). Each month, I produce a newsletter. It helps me get all the crazy and sometimes perfectly fantastical connections, research, symbols (really, all the things writers geek out about) down. It also allows Storytimers to see a bit of the “behind the scenes” as I’m writing.

    What I’ve really worked hard at during this entire book is I want a conversation beneath the conversation. To do that, I’ve gone way out of my way and spent way too many hours doing way too intense deep dives into etymology. It’s like mining for gold, really. Many times, I start researching the context and linguistic changes of a word and don’t get very far because it means, boringly, very much like its modern meaning. In those cases, I’ve literally stopped writing for a few days to decide: does this word hold enough weight in the story for me to keep digging for a gold-lined synonym or should I just use it and move on?

    Clan was a word that stopped me. I knew I needed a word that was true to very old Irish that meant family or unit or something similar; clan was the first that popped into my head. But I also had “kin” on the list and “tribe.” This newsletter is really about why I settled on “clan.” Its history touches on broad themes that Móin & Marrow share.

    You can view the newsletter below or, if you’d like to see it in large print, you can download it.

    The page, Móin & Marrow , will give you lots more information on what this book is about, more samples, a video…

    _Móin & Marrow Newsletter 09.10.2026Download

    If you’d like to be a part of Chapter Chats – it’s a Friday email that delves into backstories, histories, characters, themes and a lot more. To be a part of that, simply fill out the below!

    Submit a form.

    #abuse #blogging #books #clans #domesticAbuse #fiction #history #inspiration #ireland #ironAge #newsletter #women
  2. 2,400-year-old Iron Age timber structure found beside Germany’s Main River

    A 2,400-year-old timber structure found beside the Main River in Aschaffenburg, Germany, is giving archaeologists new evidence about Iron Age building skills and the importance of the nearby settlement...

    More information: archaeologymag.com/2026/09/iro

    Follow @archaeology

    #archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #ironage

  3. 2,400-year-old Iron Age timber structure found beside Germany’s Main River

    A 2,400-year-old timber structure found beside the Main River in Aschaffenburg, Germany, is giving archaeologists new evidence about Iron Age building skills and the importance of the nearby settlement...

    More information: archaeologymag.com/2026/09/iro

    Follow @archaeology

    #archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #ironage

  4. 2,400-year-old Iron Age timber structure found beside Germany’s Main River

    A 2,400-year-old timber structure found beside the Main River in Aschaffenburg, Germany, is giving archaeologists new evidence about Iron Age building skills and the importance of the nearby settlement...

    More information: archaeologymag.com/2026/09/iro

    Follow @archaeology

    #archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #ironage

  5. 2,400-year-old Iron Age timber structure found beside Germany’s Main River

    A 2,400-year-old timber structure found beside the Main River in Aschaffenburg, Germany, is giving archaeologists new evidence about Iron Age building skills and the importance of the nearby settlement...

    More information: archaeologymag.com/2026/09/iro

    Follow @archaeology

    #archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #ironage

  6. 2,400-year-old Iron Age timber structure found beside Germany’s Main River

    A 2,400-year-old timber structure found beside the Main River in Aschaffenburg, Germany, is giving archaeologists new evidence about Iron Age building skills and the importance of the nearby settlement...

    More information: archaeologymag.com/2026/09/iro

    Follow @archaeology

  7. Iron Age bronze needs copper and tin. Copper sources across ancient Africa were varied — traded, mixed, regional. The tin is different. A new study fingerprinted the metal in Iron Age artifacts across the continent. Almost all of it traces to one mountain valley. Smiths across centuries and thousands of miles, drawing from the same place. #archaeology #history #ironage

  8. A Raspberry Pi and 16 LED wavelengths pulled invisible layers out of a meter of black Iron Age soil at Sorte Muld, Bornholm, and made bone fluoresce without filters. Roughly 20x cheaper than hyperspectral. #Archaeology #Geoarchaeology #IronAge anthropology.net/p/sixteen-wav

  9. 2,500-year-old Iron Age settlement with mysterious ditch found in Bochum

    Archaeologists have found the first known prehistoric settlement remains in the southwestern part of Bochum, Germany. The finds include a 2,500-year-old ceramic bowl, a decorated spindle whorl, and traces of an ancient farmstead. The remains came to light before construction began on a new housing project in the Linden district...

    More information: archaeologymag.com/2026/08/iro

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    #archaeology #ironage

  10. La cultura tashtyk (s. I-VII d.C.) aplicaba yeso sobre la cara de los difuntos para crear una máscara funeraria. Esta cubría el cráneo de un hombre de los siglos III-IV d.C. que probablemente murió por un corte desde el ojo hacia la mandíbula izquierda. Como otros hombres, su máscara es roja con líneas negras. Las mujeres solían tener máscaras blancas con espirales rojas. 🏛️Hermitage #edaddelhierro #ironage

  11. South Ronaldsay.

    Incl. the alleged last day of "The Cairns Dig", a site with an #IronAge Broch.

    #Orkney #Arcaibh #Scotland #Alba

  12. Heatwave Reveals Lost Archaeological Sites Across Wales [UK]
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    bbc.com/news/articles/cn8n9924 <-- shared technical media article
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    dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wal <-- shared media article
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    archaeology.org/issues/novembe <-- shared technical article
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    [the 95% reduction in rain is ugly of course, but glad they are surveying as it were]
    “Lost [sic] archaeological sites have emerged in grasslands across Wales after a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather.
    Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves and a drier than usual April to June. A drought has also been triggered in parts of Wales.
    Experts said these dry conditions have brought to light a range of hidden archaeological remains, including Roman buildings and practice trenches from World War One.
    Many are only visible from the air as distinctive marks in crops and grass, with some not being seen for "two or three decades", according to the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW).
    The crop marks are made by vegetation drawing on better nutrients and water supplies trapped in long-gone fortification ditches - leading to green growth that stands out…”
    #Wales #UK #drought #heatwave #RCAHMW #ArchaeologicalSites #archaeology #grasslands #ancientsites #Roman #WW1 #fortification #remotesensing #aerialimagery #IronAge #history #monuments
    @Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales

  13. Jerusalem: first-ever mould for First Temple period figurine faces discovered

    An exceptional discovery in Jerusalem. During archaeological excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority at the Kishle, within the grounds of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, a rare mould used for casting the face of a female figurine has come to light, dating to the First Temple period. The find emerged while sifting soil from fills and accumulations of that era. The excavations, ongoing for several years as part of the construction of the museum’s new Schulich Wing for Archaeology, Art and Innovation, have already revealed a continuous sequence of Jerusalem’s history, from the days of the Kings of Judah through to the British Mandate.

    General view of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum complex, where the archaeological excavations were conducted. Credit: Tower of David Jerusalem Museum

    From soil to a reconstructed face

    Following its discovery, the mould was handed to ceramics conservation specialist Tamar Gonen, who carefully cleaned away every grain of soil, revealing the delicate detail impressed within it. Conservator Sviatoslav Klindukhov then created a full cast from the mould, producing a complete reconstruction of the figurine’s face: clearly defined features and an elaborate curly hairstyle.

    First Temple figurines: a debate that remains open

    Clay figurines of this kind are known from almost every excavation conducted in Jerusalem and throughout Judah, dating between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE. Standing roughly 10 to 20 centimetres tall, they were made in two stages: the head and body were shaped by hand, while only the face was formed using a mould — which explains why most surviving examples are found broken at the neck. Archaeologists recognise three main types from the period: female figurines, known as Judean Pillar Figurines, typically shown with elaborate hairstyles and hands positioned beneath the breasts; horse-and-rider figurines; and zoomorphic figurines, mostly depicting horses. All were coated with a white slip and, according to surviving traces of pigment, originally painted in yellow, red and black.

    Israel Antiquities Authority conservator Sviatoslav Klindukhov with the reconstructed figurine he produced from the rare mold. Credit: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority

    Until now, no production mould for these figurines had ever been found in Jerusalem, leaving open the question of whether they were made locally or imported. “The discovery of this mould at the Kishle is therefore the first of its kind in Jerusalem, providing direct evidence that at least some of these figurines were produced within the city itself,” explains Dr Amit Re’em, one of the excavation directors.

    Female figurines generally measured between approximately 10 and 20 cm in height. In most cases, they were found broken at the neck, reflecting the manufacturing technique in which the body and the head were made separately by hand, while only the head was formed in a mold. Credit: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority

    Household amulets or images of a goddess?

    The meaning and function of these figurines remain a matter of scholarly debate. As Debbi Ben-Ami, Curator of the Iron Age at the Israel Antiquities Authority, notes, the fact that they have been found in almost every household, as well as in streets and tombs, suggests they were objects of everyday use. They have previously been interpreted as representations of a fertility goddess — possibly Asherah — while others have suggested they were simply children’s toys. A further reading sees them as household amulets, intended to bring blessing, protection and good fortune. Researchers hope the newly discovered mould will help shed further light on these long-standing questions.

    Soil-sifting activity from the Kishle excavation at the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum. Credit: Riki Rachman, Tower of David Jerusalem Museum

    A dig open to the public

    Eilat Lieber, Director and Chief Curator of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, described the excitement the find has generated among the team, noting that this summer visitors will be able to take part directly in the research by sifting soil from the Kishle excavations themselves.

    📽️ VIDEO: Jerusalem: first-ever mould for First Temple period figurine faces discovered

    https://youtu.be/4yrVqNDkvn4

    Source: Israel Antiquities Authority

    #archaeology #biblicalArchaeology #EnglishNews #FirstTemple #IronAge #IsraelAntiquitiesAuthority #Jerusalem #JudeanPillarFigurines #Kishle #TowerOfDavid
  14. Burnt Wooden Beams from Jerusalem’s First Temple Destruction Unearthed in the City of David

    Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable set of charred wooden beams dating to the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE during excavations at the Givati Parking Lot in the City of David, within the Jerusalem Walls National Park. The discovery, made by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University, provides rare physical evidence of one of the most significant events in the history of the ancient city: the destruction of the First Temple.

    8. Israel Antiquities Authority excavations in the City of David. Photo Reut Vilf, City of David.

    The massive timbers were found inside a First Temple period building that collapsed during the devastating fire that accompanied the Babylonian conquest. According to archaeologists, their extraordinary preservation was made possible by an unusual combination of circumstances. As the building burned, wall plaster melted and flowed over the collapsed beams, sealing the charred wood beneath it and protecting it from decay for approximately 2,600 years.

    A roof structure frozen in time

    Excavation director Efrat Bocher believes the beams originally supported the roof of an inner courtyard within the building. When the structure was destroyed by fire, the roof collapsed onto the floor, where the timbers remained buried beneath layers of debris.

    https://youtu.be/1P2lfAdk8hU

    Wood rarely survives for millennia in the climate of the southern Levant, making the discovery particularly significant. The find offers archaeologists an exceptionally well-preserved glimpse into the architecture and construction techniques of Jerusalem during the late Iron Age.

    A breakthrough for dendrochronological research

    One of the most important aspects of the discovery is the unusually high number of tree rings preserved in the beams. According to Dr. Johanna Regev of the Israel Antiquities Authority, the timbers provide an unprecedented opportunity for dendrochronological analysis.

    4. The growth rings of the wooden beams discovered in the City of David. Photo Efrat Bocher.

    Until now, wooden remains from the region have generally allowed dating within broad chronological ranges spanning centuries. These newly discovered beams, however, contain enough growth rings to potentially narrow dating to within a decade, offering a level of precision rarely achieved for archaeological contexts from the First Temple period.

    A landscape shaped by memory

    The excavation team also suggests that Jerusalem’s inhabitants, after returning to rebuild the city, may have intentionally left portions of the destruction untouched. According to Dr. Yiftah Shalev, who co-directs the excavation with Prof. Yuval Gadot, preserving the ruined remains may have served as a deliberate act of collective remembrance.

    5. Destruction remains discovered during the Israel Antiquities Authority excavations in the City of David. Photo Reut Vilf, City of David.

    This concept, often described as a “landscape of memory,” is known from other ancient societies, where visible traces of catastrophe were intentionally retained to commemorate dramatic historical events. In Jerusalem, the archaeological evidence appears to reflect a conscious decision to build a new city while preserving material evidence of its destruction beneath later occupation layers.

    Announced shortly before Tisha B’Av, the annual Jewish fast commemorating the destruction of both the First and Second Temples, the discovery carries particular historical and symbolic significance. For the excavation team, these charred beams represent a direct and deeply moving witness to the moment when ancient Jerusalem was consumed by fire.

    Opening image: 3. The burnt wooden beams discovered in the City of David. Photo Reut Vilf, City of David

    Source: IAA – Israel Antiquities Authority

    #ancientJerusalem #archaeology #BabylonianConquest #biblicalArchaeology #CityOfDavid #dendrochronology #FirstTemple #IronAge #IsraelAntiquitiesAuthority #Jerusalem #TelAvivUniversity #TishaBAv
  15. Percy Rigg: Iron Age Living

    The heather has gone. Local archaeologists have begun to strip the vegetation back to where the 1960s excavators left off, not to dig fresh ground, but to expose what was already found and read it again with sharper eyes. The aim is a proper sequence: which house came first, which blocked which, and how five round houses on this ridge ...

    fhithich.uk/2026/07/12/percy-r

    #Kildale #NorthYorkMoors #Archaeology #history #IronAge