Larryadded this to More Stuff . . .Scotland Why Scotland airbrushes out parts of its history – Brian Wilsonscotsman.com - Brian Wilson “We never heard about that in school” is the most damning comment on how history is taught, writes Brian Wilson. Fourteenth-century battles between …
British History READERS' LETTERS: More railway lines are not the answerthecourier.co.uk - by Reporter © DC Thomson Sign up to our Daily newsletter Madam, – James Robertson (Letters, April 18) says no new railways have been approved since Transport …
Scottish Football Association Subsidies from the EU are vital to the survival of farmersthenational.scot - Readers of The National CAN I please add another voice to that of Heather Anderson when she asks for the farming community to make sure that they cast their votes in any …
mthungeradded this to Court of LeavesArchaeology Here's What Scotland's Dogs Looked Like 4,500 Years AgoLive Science - Laura Geggel The re-created, three-dimensional face of a dog that lived 4,500 years ago in Scotland is so realistic, you almost want to reach out and pet its …
Entertainment WeeklyBritish History The Making of Outlander: The Official Guide to Seasons Three and Four cover reveal |Entertainment WeeklyIs the Droughtlander getting you down, Sassenachs? Never fear! In addition to this week’s exciting news that production has commenced on Outlander season 5 in Scotland, EW also has an exclusive peek behind-the-scenes
vegpwradded this to Archeology fruitScotland Face of Neolithic Dog Reconstructedarchaeology.org - Jessica E. Saraceni EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND—According to a report in The Guardian, scientists have reconstructed the face of a dog that lived on Mainland, the largest of the …
FFOX SportsScotland Scotland fires coach after 1 of worst results in its historyFOX Sports GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scotland has fired coach Alex McLeish after one of the worst results in the national team’s history. A 3-0 loss to Kazakhstan …
Daily Mirroradded this to Daily MirrorPrehistory Face of 4,000-year-old DOG revealed for first time in incredible reconstructionmirror.co.uk - Shivali Best The reconstruction is based on the skull of a Neolithic dog discovered in Cuween Hill, on Orkney Scientists have revealed the face of a dog dating …
Think Moreadded this to ScotlandNews (Scotland) The Jacobites who fought on after Cullodenscotsman.com - Alison Campsie The battle was lost, the rising was over, and the rebels were told by their leader to go home. But for hundreds of Jacobites, the fight was still on, …
The Jakarta Postadded this to All news from The Jakarta PostU.S. Department of Justice Shock and sadness in US over Notre-Dame blazethejakartapost.com - Catherine Triomphe with Lucie Aubourg in Washington "Very sad," "shocked:" these were the reactions of Americans to the fire at Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, an 850-year-old landmark whose destruction …
French History Part of our history has been lost in the Notre Dame firethenational.scot - Readers of The National THE tragic fire at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is a catastrophe for French history and culture.It is no small blow to Scottish history and culture …
CChinadded this to HistoryMilitary History 7 myths about the battle of Culloden bustedhistoryextra.com In the centuries since it was fought, compelling but often misleading myths have come to surround the 1746 battle of Culloden, the last ever battle …
News (Scotland) Did any members of your family sign the historic Declaration of Arbroath?thenational.scot - Karin Goodwin IT IS one of the most famous documents in Scotland’s history, regarded as the nation’s claim to freedom. But now a new project at Strathclyde …
Passionfish12added this to ALL THINGS ANCIENTOrkney Neolithic dog reveals tales behind Orkney's monumentsThe GuardianThe head of a dog that lived on Orkney 4,500 years ago has been recreated in what experts believe is the world’s first canine forensic reconstruction. The dog had been domesticated in the Neolithic era
Chris Mavadded this to Archaeology and HistoryArchaeology Archaeology dig to take place at historic site on the River Kelvin in Glasgow's west endglasgowlive.co.uk - Jennifer Russell Initial investigations already carried out revealed the work is likely to expose the foundations to an old Flour Mill An archaeological dig will be …
The Daily Recordadded this to NewsMary Berry Triple treat offer for Perthshire's historic sitesdailyrecord.co.uk - Rachel Clark Trio of iconic castles team up together Three of Scotland’s most iconic castles have teamed up together to offer a special ‘treasure ticket’ for this …
National Trust Digital image shows Bonnie Prince Charlie on his death bedheraldscotland.com - Alan Simpson Even without the distinctive rosy cheeks, white curly wig tied with its black bow, blue bonnet and white cockade, a new digital facial depiction of …
Prince Charles Bonnie Prince Charlie’s face redrawn using Jacobite leader’s death maskscotsman.com - Alison Campsie A facial reconstruction of how Bonnie Prince Charlie looked in later life has been created using the Jacobite leader’s death mask. Forensic artist Hew …
KBaccadded this to historyUnicorns National Unicorn Day: Why a fictitious creature is the official animal of Scotlandeveningtimes.co.uk - Stephen Mcilkenny IT may seem odd to have a fictitious creature for a national symbol - but why exactly is the unicorn the national animal of Scotland? It would appear …
Paula Nylin Nevelsadded this to Interested in Reading Archaeology Profile: Marguerite Wood and Margaret Simpsonarchaeology.co.uk - CA Search the internet for Marguerite Wood (1888-1954) and Margaret Simpson (1906-1994) and you will not find much – an unusual occurrence these days, …
Orkney Remains of 14th Century castle uncovered in Orkneyscotsman.com - Alison Campsie Remains of a 14th Century castle have been found in Orkney by archaeologists. Three separate sections of wall have been unearthed in Kirkwall town …
The Daily Recordadded this to NewsJohn Paul Jones John Paul Jones birthplace museum at Arbigland saved by retired US Navy commanderdailyrecord.co.uk - Galloway News Jim Poole from San Diego, who married wife Monique in the cottage, has pledged $15,000 a year to the museumga A retired US Navy commander has waded in …
BBC History Magazineadded this to BBC History MagazineHistory The Scottish Clearanceshistoryextra.com Professor Tom Devine explores one of the most traumatic moments in Scottish history Professor Tom Devine explores one of the most traumatic moments in …
J Marshall Adamsadded this to Museum Learners, Museum LeadersJohn Paul Jones Scottish museum thrown lifeline with yearly gift of $15,000 from American supporterscotsman.com - Alison Campsie The future of the museum of the famed Scottish sailor who founded the US Navy has been secured after a retired naval commander from California …
CNNadded this to Top StoriesGame of Thrones The bold women of 'Game of Thrones' have origins in Scottish historyCNN - By Sarah Dwyer Minnear and Brandon Griggs, CNN(CNN) — Beginning April 14, the world will tune in to watch the Starks, Daenerys Targaryen's armies and some wayward Lannisters do battle with an undead army and a zombie dragon. For most of the past "Game
San Antonio, TX Crowds come out in droves for the San Antonio Highland Games where kilts and clans reignexpressnews.com - Vincent T. Davis A 20-year tradition sprawled across the Helotes Fair Grounds on Saturday, backed by a unique soundtrack that harkened back to the ancestral lands of …
News (Scotland) Writer offers sneak peek into The Illustrated Declaration of Arbroaththenational.scot - Emer O'Toole A SCOTTISH writer is marking the one-year countdown to the Declaration of Arbroath’s 700th anniversary with behind the scenes photographs from his …
The Daily Recordadded this to NewsNews (Scotland) Row erupts after Bannockburn marchers brand NTS demands as 'ridiculous'dailyrecord.co.uk - Chris Marzella An organiser of the annual march to commemorate the Battle of Bannockburn was this week locked in a bitter fight with the National Trust for Scotland. …
The Scotsmanadded this to Top StoriesNational Trust Fight to ensure protection of historic Culloden battlefield sitescotsman.com - Scotsman Reporter IT is the site of one of the most famous battles in Scottish history. And now a public consultation has been launched by the National Trust of …
Albi Lladded this to RMG HistoriesJohn Paul Jones Funding lifeline for John Paul Jones museum at Arbiglandbbc.co.uk A threat of closure facing the birthplace museum of famed Scottish sailor, John Paul Jones, has been lifted.
