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Govan Early Medieval
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Govan Early Medieval is an archaeology and history podcast about early medieval Europe by volunteers at the Govan Stones museum in Glasgow, Scotland. The museum is a world-class collection of dozens of Viking-Age carved stones from the lost 'Dark Ages' Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde and is open 7 days a week from April until November, 11am-4pm, with free entry.
Episodes
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What are we digging in Govan Old's 1,500-year-old churchyard?
As the 2026 season in Govan Old's 1,500-year-old churchyard continues, our own Dr Tom Horne tells you everything you need to know about the archaeology going on in the graveyard around Govan Old church, home of the world-famous early medieval and Viking-Age carved stone collection known as the...
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Breaking News: Early Medieval Gateway Found at Govan Old?
Have we just found the first sign of a monumental early medieval gateway guarding the grand Viking-Age processional way into Govan Old? Seemingly constructed at the time the Govan Stones were being carved at the Christian heart of the the Strathclyde Britons' kingdom, this season's find of a...
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Alex Harvey: Sensational Early Medievalist
Join Alex and Tom as they talk about Strathclyde and the kingdoms of early medieval Britain! Alex Harvey is the early medievalist author of 'Forgotten Vikings: New Approaches to the Viking Age' and 'Riddles of the Isle: History of the Isle of Axholme from the Romans to the Normans'. His upcoming...
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The Govan Stones and Govan Old in 2025
In this episode, Tom, Annemarie, and Bex look forward to the 2025 season at the Govan Stones, Govan Old, and our 1,500-year-old churchyard!
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Dirham Silver Coins in the Irish Sea Region
In this episode, Dr Tom Horne delves into the fascinating history of why, how and when silver dirham coins from Central and Western Asia reached the Irish Sea Region of Britain and Ireland in the Viking Age, a journey of vast distances across Scandinavian-dominated trade networks.
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The Viking Great Army in Northern Britain: Pt 3
For all Viking Great Army fans! This is Part 3, the final part of 'Jeux Sans Frontières: The Great Army's Great Game in Northern Britain' is taken from a talk Dr. Tom Horne gave to 'The Anglo-Scottish border and the Northern World from the Viking Age to 1500,' a study day organised by the…
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The Viking Great Army in Northern Britain: Pt 2
For all Viking Great Army fans! Part 2 of 'Jeux Sans Frontières: The Great Army's Great Game in Northern Britain' is taken from a talk Dr. Tom Horne gave to 'The Anglo-Scottish border and the Northern World from the Viking Age to 1500,' a study day organised by the Regional Heritage Centre at...
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The Viking Great Army in Northern Britain: Pt 1
For all Viking Great Army fans! Part 1 of 'Jeux Sans Frontières: The Great Army's Great Game in Northern Britain' is taken from a talk Dr. Tom Horne gave to 'The Anglo-Scottish border and the Northern World from the Viking Age to 1500,' a study day organised by the Regional Heritage Centre at...
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The Govan Hogbacks: Amuse-bouche
Bex and Tom introduce you to the glorious Govan hogbacks, five enormous carved stone monuments, resembling something like a mix between an early medieval hall and a house shrine for relics, featuring fantastical Guardian beasts and stunning knotwork interlace created in the lost Viking-Age…
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Iona and Govan - with Dr. Adrián Maldonado
Dr. Adrián Maldonado talks to Dr. Tom Horne about the fascinating parallels in early Christian art and cult practice between Iona and Govan Old. Don't miss a truly absorbing discussion about the carved stones of these enormously important Christian centres, and a particularly fascinating…
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The Govan (Jordanhill) Cross
Dr. Tom Horne talks about the Govan Cross, alternatively (and also) known as the Jordanhill Cross, which is one of his favourites of the Viking-Age carved stones from the lost early-medieval kingdom of the Strathclyde Britons. This magnificent, if damaged, sandstone cross shaft is carved most...
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Peter Ross, Govan Stones Evangelist
We spoke with award-winning author and journalist Peter Ross, whose best-selling books include 'A Tomb With a View' and 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' about his love for Govan, Govan Old and the Govan Stones.
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Exclusive! Prof. Steve Driscoll on Govan Old Churchyard archaeology
In this episode, Bex talks to Prof. Steve Driscoll of University of Glasgow Archaeology about our ancient graveyard at Govan Old, and the past, present and future of excavations and community involvement in this 1,500-year-old early medieval time capsule in the heart of its local community....
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The Govan School: Elderslie Cross
In this episode, we speak about the Govan School of stone carving and the fragments of the stunning Elderslie Cross with Archie Henderson, the Social History Researcher at Paisley Museum, which is run by OneRen. Our thanks to Archie and all involved.
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The Stones in 3D
Alistair Carty from Archaeoptics talks about creating 3D models of the Govan Stones and Archaeoptics' pioneering 3D heritage preservation across the UK.
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The Govan Sarcophagus
The team delve into the facts and fascinating theories relating to the Govan Sarcophagus, a remarkable and intricately decorated monumental stone coffin seemingly carved in the late 9th century for what may have been a royal saint.
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Tour de Stones
Dr. Tom Horne takes you on a tour of the Govan Stones. For a video tour with Prof. Stephen Driscoll and Emma, visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/c9JeHaliihI
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Govan Early Medieval Podcast - Ep. 1
This is the first-ever episode of the Govan Early Medieval Podcast! GEM POD is produced by volunteers at the Govan Stones museum in Glasgow, which is a world-class collection of early medieval carved stones from the lost Viking-Age Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde. In this episode, volunteers…
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Govan Early Medieval is an archaeology and history podcast about early medieval Europe by volunteers at the Govan Stones museum in Glasgow, Scotland. The museum is a world-class collection of dozens of Viking-Age carved stones from the lost 'Dark Ages' Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde and is open 7 days a week from April until November, 11am-4pm, with free entry.
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