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2009:

 

39th Annual Steuben Parade in Philadelphia PA USA

 

From the committee:
We have a group of three bands from Germany, the Fanfarenzuege Fahrnau, Neustadt, Maulburg from the Blackforest.
Our Grand Marshal is Lt. Colonel Kirk Fernitz USA. The parade will feature Pommerscher Verein of Central Wisconsin and Father Judge H.S. band. Step off on Frankford Avenue is 12 noon.
 

For more info: German - American Steuben Parade

 

 

9.Scheid. 09

2.000 Years Ago: The Battle of Teutoburg Forest

9 Scheiding marks the anniversary of the infamous battle in which Hermann led Germanic troops to victory over 3 Roman Legions, and the legendary birth of the German nation.

http://www.spiegel.de (English)

 

8.Ernt. 09

More New Items Available!

We now have high quality, embroidered patches available in four styles.

Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for further information and ordering! 

 

 

1.Heu. 09

Stone Age Flutes Found in Germany

Researchers involved at two sites have discovered the sections of as many as three mammoth-ivory flutes and one nearly-whole flute that was fashioned from vulture bone. See the full story, sound files, and photo at: Science News 

 

2.Brach. 09

Zeitgeist

 

Issue #14, Sommer 2009 is now available for ordering (click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column)... subscriber copies have gone out- if you are a subscriber, keep an eye on the Post!

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. Wonne. 09

Back In Stock!

 

We've gotten a number of requests to restock Joseph Rosenberg's „German: How to Speak and Write It“, and have added it back to our Catalog. Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for further information and ordering!

 

„ ...Working on the principle that a person learns more quickly by example than by rule, the author has put together a book that abounds in immediately usable German sentences and phrases on a wide variety of subjects.“

 

 

 

3. Wonne. 09

More New Items Available!

 

  

 

We've added a new, Sterling Silver Hammer and a Silver-and-Leather torc (with boar-head ends, as pictured) to our Wares page. These are expertly crafted by a Heathen artisan and can be purchased separately or in combination!

Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for further information and ordering! 

 

 

28.Oster.09

More New Items Available!

 

      

 

 

 

We've added two new, richly detailed, pewter Hammer designs and a wonderfully ornate World-Tree wall plaque to the „Books and Wares“ section. Click on the link („Books and Wares“) in the left-hand column for more photos, information, and ordering! (including a larger, more detailed image of the World-Tree plaque)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.Oster.09

New Items Available!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pewter Hammers, Walchnodo (Valknut) and Ebreszeichan („sign of the boar“) pendants! Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for more information and ordering!

 

 

 

 

 

6.Oster.09

Ruins Found in Salzburg

The ruins of a village dating between the fifth and seventh centuries was found in Salzburg, during the construction of pensioners-home at Anif-Niederalm in the Flachgau region. See the full story at: Austrian Times
 

20.Lenz.09

German Unity: 20 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Twenty years ago -in 1989- the wall came down, and in 2010 we saw the reunification of East and West Germany. Deutsche Welle marks this historic anniversary in the feature, „The Path to German Unity“, with articles, artwork, and photos.

Visit: Deutsche Welle: German Reunification

 

13.Lenz.09

German Youth Kills 15 and Self

A German youth, with no criminal record killed nine students and three teachers at his former school. After fleeing the school, he shot two people in downtown Winnenden (killing one); in Wendlingen, he killed a car salesman and a patron. He exchanged gunfire with the police at the dealership before fleeing. Police found him dead of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head.

See related stories at: Deutsche Welle

 

Stone Age Footwear Found by German Archaeologists

The find was made at Lake Constance, near the Swiss border. Authorities hold the find in „similar significance“ to the clothing of Oetzi  „the Ice Man“ (who was found in the Alps in 1991).

See the full story at: Independent Online

 

10.Lenz.09

Zeitgeist

Postage here in the United States is on the rise -again... over the years that Zeitgeist has been in print, we kept the cover price steady at $4.00 domestic / $6.00 non-domestic. We've absorbed the increases that have slowly built up in that time. Unfortunately, we have indeed come to the point where we must raise the cover-price to meet the increased costs in both printing and postage. For a limited time, we're offering subscriptions at the current cover-price. Subscribe now, and receive the next two issues at the current cover-price! Again, this is only for a limited time, and is subject to change without notice. Click on the „Books and Wares“ button in the left-hand column for ordering! Thanks as always to all of our loyal subscribers and issue-by-issue readers for the steadfast support!

 

6.Lenz.09

Daylight Savings Time

For those who live in areas where it matters, Daylight Savings Time begins on 8 Lenzing. Don't forget to adjust your clocks and other time-sensitive items, and to check to see that those which are self-adjusting (such as mobile phones, computers, usw) do in fact make the switch!

 

17.Horn.09

RUNALJOD-GAP VAR GINNUNGA by Wardruna Is Now Available!

From Wardruna's website: „Wardruna is a Norwegian musical constellation set out to explore and evoke the depths of Norse wisdom and spirituality. Musically Wardruna has its main focus on the cultic musical language found in the near-forgotten arts of galdr, seiðr and the daily acts of the cultic life, mixed with impulses from Norwegian / Nordic folk music and music from other indigenous cultures.“

 

17.Horn.09

On the Death of Oetzi, „the Iceman“

The Stone Age „Oetzi“ (as he was named) was discovered in Italy in 1991- scientists then attributed his death to exposure. Recently, a team of scientists (as part of a joint study by experts from both Bolzano, Italy and the Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich) have concluded that he in fact died from an attack.

See the full story at: Deutsche Welle

 

2.Horn.09

Celtic Hoard Discovered in The Netherlands

From the article: „The most recent find was discovered by metal detector hobbyist Paul Curfs, who was sweeping a corn field in Maastricht, a city in the southern part of the Netherlands. Curfs is not a coin collector. He discovered the coins in the spring of 2008. The find is only now being announced publicly.“

See the full story at: Numismaster.com

 

17.Hart.09

Standing Pewter Dishes: Limited Supply Left!

We just placed another order with the manufacturer of the Standing Dishes. This will be our last order for them- we were informed that the manufacturer will be retiring, so what stock we have left is the last of the supply we will carry. We were sad to hear that they were ending such a long run of fine craftsmanship (with the Dishes, but also with other items we've come to enjoy over the years as well...), but alas- nothing is forever! They will remain available here while supplies last.

 

11.Hart.09

Unexpected Roman Finds in Germany

Researchers have uncovered more than six hundred artifacts from an immense battle that was waged in the third century in northern Germany- this comes unexpectedly to historians, who previously believed that Rome had long abandoned control of the region.

See the full story at: CNN.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

7.Jul.08

Now Available!: Zeitgeist #13, Winter 2009

Available on 9 Julmond 2008, this issue includes:

Aus der nordischen Sage: Die Weltschöpfung by Carl Ludwig Bratuscheck, translated and Edited by Karen Carlson; An Interview With James Hjuka Coulter by Ida Deschend; Paltar-Lied by Georg Hesser; Walubaurgáis Liuþ by James Hjuka Coulter;  A Prayer of  Weapon-Taking by Böðvar Vilhjálmur; Heil to Sól by Úlfur Roðbertsson; A Tale of Angatýr- An Excerpt from Hervarar saga ok Heiðreks (Part II) By James Hjuka Coulter; Reviews; Fragen und Antworten, with questions / answers about Rydberg's The Tomten, Availability of Wares listed on our website, German names for the Gregorian-calendar months, Black and Dark Elves, Hel, clarification on names of the day of the week, Anglo-Saxon „land benefit“ charm, and more...  If you're a subscriber, keep an eye out on the Post... we've already mailed out subscription copies!

20.Nebel.08

Stone-Age Burial Discovered in Central Germany

Researchers say that the discovery „has yielded the earliest evidence of people living together as a family.“ DNA testing shows that the 4.600 year-old-grave contains a man, woman, and their two children. See the full story at: msnbc.com
 

13.Nebel.08

Iron-Age Wooden Artifacts Found in Sweden

Archaeologists have discovered the artifacts during a dig near a planned roadway project near Älvängen in western Sweden. These are some of the oldest man-made wooden items ever discovered in the country. See the full story, with links to other articles (such as „Swedish archaeologists uncover Viking-era church (3 Oct 08)“, „Rare knife uncovered from ancient Swedish tomb (26 Sep 08)“ , „New Viking grave find in central Sweden (12 Sep 08)“ ) at: The Local: Sweden's News in English

 

9.Nebel.08

Now Available!: Rune-sets and Drawstring Pouches

Over the last few months, we've gotten a lot of requests for Rune-sets... in answer, we are offering sets fashioned from kiln-dried hardwoods (for best quality and durability), with tines cut by Jafnbjörn and Runes ritually carved by Hjuka. We also offer two sizes of jute drawstring pouches, which are great for a number of uses (especially in keeping your Runes safely together). Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for more information and ordering!

 

19.Gilb.08

Now Available!: 2009 Irminic Calendars

These are user-friendly, (black and white) illustrated, and very detailed calendars that present both the Gregorian-common and Irminic-lunar reckonings within a layout that is easy to follow and which allows for the greatest understanding of the placement of the holy tides and the relationship of those tides to the respective months and seasons in which they fall. Reckonings include Irminic-lunar month names, Germanic-Gregorian month names (d.h., Gilbhart, Ostermond, usw.), and the Gregorian adaptations used in many Ásatrú settings (d.h., Fogmoon, Snowmoon, usw.). Days of the week are provided in their common renderings, as well as Modern German and (normalized) Old High German. A complete listing of celestial phenomena is included for each month, as well as explanations of particular dates of note and holy tides. Calendars come with a description of the layout (for greatest ease of use) and a limited pronunciation guide of Old High German terminologies employed within the reckoning.

Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for ordering!

 

Remains from a Bronze-Age Era Attack Are Found in Germany

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of at least fifty Bronze-Age people near Demmin, Germany. They were killed in an armed attack that took place around 1300BCE. Authorities state that this is the first definitive proof of an act of war taking place north of the Alps during the Bronze Age.

See the full story at: The Earth Times

 

6.Gilb.08

Now Available!: Weihrauch by Hjuka

Named Hagal, this Weihrauch is a loose blend developed by Hjuka. In meditation or active ritual, Hagal enables the Worker(s) to more easily establish / experience the power and  presence of „the divine“ (Gods and Goddesses, wights, usw.) and the greatest manifestation of the wîh-holy within the sacral enclosure. Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column to order, or e-mail Hjuka for more info at: jameshjuka@irminenschaft.net  

 

5.Gilb.08

We have a limited number of copies of Joseph Rosenberg's „German: How to Speak and Write It“.

This is an updated reprint of a 1962 grammar, and comes with 330 illustrations (great, old photos and 1950's „Modern" line-drawings)... in the days before Rosetta Stone, this book stood as an „immersion" course into the language (the illustrations are employed as a very effective teaching tool)... it's easy to follow, and packed with info. Good for students of any level, novices will certainly appreciate the manner in which the language is presented.  ...each chapter includes exercises and vocabulary tables... some chapters also include sentence-building tables and lists of expressions. Early chapters include easy-to-follow phonetic guides.

 

The book goes for $15.00 (plus shipping) on Amazon.com ...IG price: $10.00 (shipping included).

Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for more info and ordering.

24.Scheid.08

Now Available!: Fine, Pewter Cases and More Dishes!

 

We've added two new dish motifs and cases to our Wares page- the cases are made from the same, fine (European Standard EN611) pewter as the bangles (and dishes), and are perfect for storing small holies, sacred charms or jewelry. Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for more information and ordering!

 

9.Scheid.08

Now Available!: Fine, Pewter Bangles!

   

These bangles are made from lead-free, fine (European Standard EN611) pewter (with Antimony added for extra strength). They aren't made from sheets, nor are they sheet-thin. They're solid, and have a perfect weight to them... they are quite comfortable on the wrist. We have three designs to choose from- click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for more information and ordering!

 

7.Scheid.08

Now Available!: Fine, Pewter Standing Dishes

This standing dish is made from lead-free, fine (European Standard EN611) and have a number of uses in faining and samal. Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for more information and ordering!

 

 

 

 

6.Scheid.08

Coming Soon...

In the weeks ahead, we'll be adding some fine pewter items (imported from the U.K.) to our Wares page, as well as hand-crafted Rune-sets (following a number of requests for them).

We've also received a number of inquiries about the 2009 Irminic Reckoning- We will indeed be publishing it, and hope to have it completed and available by Gilbhart... 

Thanks as always for your continued support!

 

21.Ernt.08

Mosfellsdalur Excavation

The Farm at Mosfellsdalur, where Egill Skalla-Grímsson spent his remaining days is still being excavated…a documentary about the project is set to be completed by the end of the year.

See the full story at: icelandreview.com
 

16.Ernt.08

Harugari Singing Society's Bierfest II & Pig Roast

The Harugari Singing Society will be hosting their annual Pig Roast on Sunday, 24 Ernting 08 at 13:00. The Schwarzenegger Connection and HSV Bavaria will be performing, as well as the Harugari Jr. Schuhplatters. Admission is just $3.00 per person.

See these links for more info and directions: http://www.harugari.org/Bierfest and http://www.harugari.org

 

7.Ernt.08

The Search for the „German Stonehenge“

Archaeologists have discovered the traces of a Bronze Age site in eastern Germany that they feel may be a „German Stonehenge“- it was initially discovered through aerial photographs, and the set-up resembles that which is found in Britain.  Andre Spatzier (the head archaeologist working on the site) stated that „The way it is built, with many concentrated rings of graves, walls, palisades and pillars are very similar to the British monument at Stonehenge“ -a striking difference between the two is that the German site was constructed of wood instead of stone.

See the full story (with video) at: Reuters

 

3.Ernt.08

Now Available!: SIG:AR:TYR Beyond the North Winds

 

 

 

 

With the much-anticipated release of Beyond the North Winds, SIG:AR:TYR continues to defy any of the traditional boundaries...blazing ahead on its own course and setting a new standard in musical brilliance and poetic composition.

Click on the Books and Wares link in the left-hand column for more info & ordering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27.Heu.08

Website Update

Inspired by some of the feedback we've gotten about the site, the „Gods and Goddesses“ page has been updated to include indexed and cross-linked entries to make it easier to follow correspondences and relationships (where applicable) between particular entries, from one God / Goddess / Being to another. 

 

21.Heu.08

Three Kidnapped German Climbers are Freed

From Deutsche Welle: „...Helmut Johann, Martin Georpe and Lars Holper Reime -- were seized by separatist rebels from the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) on July 8 during a climbing expedition to Mount Ararat in Agri province...“ CNN-Turk and NTV Television both reported of the climbers' release on 20 Heumond.

See the full story at: Deutsche Welle

 

6.Heu.08

First Americans May Have Been European

Over the years, there has been various accounts of findings which indicate the presence of Europeans on the American continent long before the established, assumed date(s) of their earliest arrival. In a Valparaiso University Press release, the research of a professor of the institution „...is lending support to evidence that the first humans to settle the Americas came from Europe, a discovery that overturns decades of classroom lessons that nomadic tribes from Asia crossed a Bering Strait land-ice bridge.“ 

See the full story at: News Releases : Valparaiso University
 

10.Brach.08

Zeitgeist 12, Sommer 2008 Now Available!

The twelfth issue of Zeitgeist is now available! In this issue, readers will find: A Hero's Lot by Dag Rossman, Writing Traditional, Germanic Poetry: An Introduction to the Basics by Kurt Christensen, A Tale of Angatýr- An Excerpt from Hervarar saga ok Heiðreks (Part I) by James Hjuka Coulter, The Breed by Skogul Allensdóttir, The Grey Lake by Úlfur Roðbertsson, Reviews edited by Martin Harrington, Information on the German-American Heritage Center, Fragen und Antworten -with questions / answers about traditional Nordic spellings of the names of the Gods, vendors offering Service Star banners, plans for the 2009 Irminic Calendar, concerns over the latest rise of postage, (one author's claim for) the use of the Dagaz Rune on a megalithic site in eastern Ireland, and more...
Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for ordering!

 

5.Brach.08

Zeitgeist #12, Sommer '08

The latest printing of Zeitgeist is being run. Subscribers' copies are beginning to go out, and the magazine will be available for general purchase no later than 15 Brachmond. Click on the „Books and Wares“ to check out the contents of this issue.

 

1.Brach.08

Remains of Lombard Warrior Found

The remains of the warrior were found, along with his horse, a small chest (which archaeologists are examining by x-ray), a bronze belt buckle, armor, sax, and some other items. Authorities give the cause of death as fever.

See the full story at:  Telegraph UK

 

28.Wonne.08

Remains of 4.000 German Soldiers to be Interred

On 23 Lenzing 06, we posted a link to a story from Radio Prague that detailed the discovery of the remains of 4.000 German soldiers (who had fallen during the Second World War) in a factory in Usti nad Labem. On 27 Wonnemond, Deutsche Welle reported that an agreement was reached between authorities in both the German and Czech governments for the burial of the soldiers. A military cemetery will be constructed for their interment in the Czech town of Cheb (the site is to be located next to the town's cemetery, proper).

See the full story at: Deutsche Welle

See the original story (published by Radio Prague) at: Radio Prague

 

11.Wonne.08

Bavarian Prime Minister Seeks Resolution for Sudeten Germans

Guenther Beckstein, the Bavarian Prime Minister calls on the Czech government in seeking to settle outstanding issues relative to the expulsion of ethnic Germans from the Czechoslovak state following the conclusion of WW II. Czech officials seem cold to the discussion, which may hamper the efforts of the Sudeten Germans.

See the full story at: Deutsche Welle

 

5.Wonne.08

Viking Artifacts Near Waterford, Ireland to Remain Buried

The site was originally discovered in 2003 during the construction of the Waterford City bypass. Only a portion of it was explored- that exploration yielded 6.000 artifacts! The route of the bypass was changed in an effort to help preserve the privately-owned site, and no further exploration of the site is planned (authorities cite a lack of resources). Efforts are being made for its preservation.

See the full story at: Irish Examiner

 

3.Wonne.08

A 9-Year-Old Boy and His Grandfather Find Medieval Silver in Sweden

They were looking for cannonballs and shrapnel on an old battlefield, and instead found 4.600 coins... archaeologists suggest there may be 7.000 or more.

See the Full story at: The Earth Times

 

21.Oster.08

Iron-Age Burial in Essex Believed to be That of a Druid

The find was first discovered in 1996. A thorough study of the site has uncovered an array of artifacts, from a board game to a strainer with its herbal brew, to surgical equipment and metal rods (arrayed near the equipment, and in specific order).

For the full story, visit: The Independent / UK

 

18.Oster.08

A Quest to save the prehistoric in the Alps

The melting ice in the Alpine region reveals its prehistory as weapons, tools, and even bodies such as the now infamous „Iceman“, Oetzi become unearthed. One major problem that has arisen is the removal of objects (either by folk wishing to report a find, or outright looting) from their original setting- a taskforce of archaeologists, climbers, mountain rescue, and anthropologists has been formed in an effort to protect, preserve, and / or salvage newly uncovered sites.

For the full story and links to related articles, visit: Times Online UK  

 

10.Oster.08

Archaeologists Hope to Find Viking Artifacts in Northern Scotland

Archaeologists have previously discovered finds around Dunnet Bay in Caithness, and hope to gain more in a new and more thorough search in the area.

See the full story at: BBC NEWS 

5.Oster.08

Swedish Archaeologists Find Silver Hoard

Around 470 silver Arabic coins were found in an Iron-Age site near Arlanda airport (Stockholm). The find was made during the removal of a stone cairn at the site.

See the full story at: BBC NEWS

 

2.Oster.08

Excavation Begins at Stonehenge

The first excavations within the ring itself are underway at Stonehenge. The work is funded by the BBC, and is being filmed for a „Timewatch“ program set to air in the autumn. Researchers will be concentrating on the smaller stones within- they believe the stones hold the key to the true nature of the site.

For the full story (and two video clips), see: BBC NEWS 

 

1.Oster.08

Now Available!

Hand-crafted Weihrauch (incense)- Herulista is exceptionally experienced in herbal lore (and its application in both the esoteric and health / healing settings), and has been expertly blending fine Weichrauch for well over 20 years. We're offering 3 of her most requested blends. Custom orders are welcome! Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for more info and ordering!

 

28.Lenz.08

Website Update

In recent months, we've become aware of a growing interest in our organization from a „membership“ standpoint... in the past, the Irminen-Gesellschaft didn't operate as a traditional „membership group“, choosing instead to remain a small collective of active writers, artisans and / or other contributors working for the common interests and education of Irminen and the greater pan-Germanic Heathen community. So, to serve those interested Folk, we've added a copy of our basic application (see the „contact / membership“ button in the left-hand column) and appropriate dues schedule (along with PayPal buttons, for those who prefer to utilize that format instead of a money-order or check).

 

26.Lenz.08

„Oldest Known Human Fossil Found in Europe“

As reported by MSNBC, the fossil was found in Spain and is the oldest human fossil found in Europe... which of course, lends evidence that people were on the continent earlier than once suggested.

See the full story at: msnbc.com 

18.Lenz.08

The First German-American Heritage Center

During a recent dinner at Cannstatter V.V., Bern Deichmann -president of the German-American Heritage Foundation of the U.S.A. announced that plans were on track for the establishment of the first German-American Heritage Center in Washington, D.C. later in 2008. The official press release from 31 Hartung 08:

 

 

First National German-American Heritage Center of the USA to become a reality in 2008

WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2008) - The German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA (GAHF) has taken positive steps forward to establish the first national German-American Heritage Center of the USA in downtown Washington, DC. German-Americans from all around the country through their generous donations are making the Heritage Center possible; they have raised $1.75 million in contributions and pledges, so far.

The center will be located at Hockemeyer Hall, a spectacular 1888 Victorian townhouse, known to be one of the most distinctive and historically significant buildings in its neighborhood. The Agreement of Purchase and Sale was finally signed in early November. The closing of Hockemeyer Hall by the GAHF in expected around June 2008.

Having already renovated the exterior of Hockemeyer Hall, the GAHF is looking forward to bringing this historic building back to life for the community of Americans of German-speaking ancestry, Germans, Austrians and Swiss, that helped shape this country. Originally built by John Hockemeyer, a successful German merchant, Hockemeyer Hall was later expanded to become a businessmen’s club in 1893. It is therefore fitting that it now becomes the home of the German-American Heritage Center of the USA.

Permanent exhibits at the Heritage Center will focus on Immigration, Migration, Jamestown and Germantown to name a few, plus there will be rotating exhibits from around the country. The achievements of German immigrants and their influence in politics, business and culture will be presented. Programs will be developed with leading experts to highlight our rich history.

The total cost for Hockemeyer Hall is approximately $2.1 million. This amount includes the cost for the building with exterior and interior renovations as well as closing costs. To cover the difference between the cost and what has been collected two benefactors have committed to provide repayable loans. This ensures the purchase of the building. Fundraising efforts will need to continue to repay the loan, provide furnishings, establish an endowment of $500,000 to maintain the facility and fund programs and exhibits.

All Americans of German-speaking ancestry are urged to support this project financially. Contributors of $25,000 or more will have their name engraved on the Center’s Wall of Honor. All donations of $100 or more will be listed in a leather-bound book archived at the Center.

For more information about the German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA call toll-free 866-868-8422 or visit them on the web at: German-American Heritage Foundation
 

11.Lenz.08

Palaeolithic Handaxes Found in North Sea, off UK Coast

From Wessex Archaeology: „An amazing collection of 28 flint hand-axes, dated by archaeologists to be around 100,000 years-old, have been unearthed in gravel from a licensed marine aggregate dredging area 13km off Great Yarmouth.“

See the full story (along with photos and map) at: Wessex Archaeology 

 

7.Lenz.08

Bridge-Construction Threatens Dresden's UNESCO Title

UNESCO has issued the statement that if the bridge is completed over the Elbe river, Dresden's status (as a „World Heritage“ site) would be revoked. The bridge was intended to help ease traffic into the city. Neither the original nor alternative designs for the bridge have been accepted by UNESCO. Council members will meet 13 Lenzing to determine whether or not to proceed with the construction (as begun in November) or to choose a more suitable alternative (a tunnel). Demonstrations against the bridge construction are planned for Saturday, 8 Lenzing.

See the full story at:  Deutsche Welle

 

29.Horn.08

Coming Soon!

Hand-crafted Weihrauch (incense)- Herulista is exceptionally experienced in herbal lore (and its application in both the esoteric and health / healing settings), and has been expertly blending fine Weichrauch for well over 20 years. We are pleased to announce that we will begin offering her loose blends here, on our Wares page... we'll be posting available varieties and further information when available!

 

28.Horn.08

Bronze Age Burials Discovered in UK

The find was made during the building of bypass in Leicestershire, UK.. Archaeologists consider the find significant on both a local and regional scale.

See the full story at: Leicestershire.co.uk

 

15.Horn.08

Website Update: Cafe Press Shop

We've set up a Cafe Press shop, where you can find Irminic-themed apparel and accessories... as with the wares we offer here, directly from our office, all donations are applied towards Irminen-Gesellschaft programs!

Visit the shop at: www.cafepress.com/Irminen

 

9.Horn.08

Website Update

We've added an e-mail contact for those interested in membership in the Irminen-Gesellschaft. Of course, you can always write to us at the PO address... but for those who prefer a more „immediate“ response to their inquiries, you can now find a direct link on the main page, under the „contact information“ heading.

 

5.Horn.08

Vikings or Saxons Found in South Yorkshire

Another article covering the story can be found here:  24 Hour Museum

 

3.Horn.08

Vikings or Saxons Found in South Yorkshire

Archaeologists have found thirty-five bodies on the site. They were discovered during the prep work for a new school. At the time of this article, experts weren't sure if the bodies were those of Vikings or Saxons, proper, but believe the burial site to date between the fifth and ninth centuries.

See the full story at:  The Star

 

1.Horn.08

Berlin Older than Originally Thought

A recent find from downtown Berlin indicates that the city is at least forty-five years older than previously documented-  the earliest records of the city place its founding in 1237... a wooden beam recently uncovered dates from 1192.

See the full story at: Yahoo! News

 

30.Hart.08

Ancient Ring Found in Norway

The ring was found in southern Vestfold, when workers were making preparations for work on new highway construction.

Archaeologists are rather certain that the solid gold ring dates from 2.000 years ago.

The original mention of the discovery can be found at: The Norway Post 

 

19.Hart.08

Cambridge's Bronze Age Past

Archaeologists have uncovered a Bronze Age site in the UK city. The BBC has given it but a small blurb, not exactly a „full story“, which can be found at: BBC NEWS

 

13.Hart.08

Norwegian Forest Preserved

The Norwegian government has spared the 147 square kilometers of Trillemarka from development. Affected landowners (who sought to build in the area) will be compensated for the decision, but remain dissatisfied.

See the full story at: Aftenposten.no

 

13.Hart.08

Fax Line Added

We've recently added a fax line here at the Home Office... you can find the number at the bottom of the Home Page, along with other IG contact information.

 

5.Hart.08

Saxo Grammaticus: The History of the Danes, Books I-IX

D.S. Brewer will be publishing this work by Hilda Ellis Davidson (along with translator, Peter Fisher) on 17 Hartung 2008. This edition is in English, and is 528 pages in length. See Amazon.com  for more info and ordering.

 

 

2007

 

26.Jul.07

Grave of the Executed at Walkington Wold

The barrow in which the dozen bodies were found was discovered in the 1960's. A number of theories were proposed for the site and the state of the bodies deposited (most were decapitated). Recent work has confirmed the site as a burial place for the executed. See the full story at: Yorkshire Post

 

„Scandinavians Invented Ice Skating“

The article of the same title credits Scandinavians' invention of Ice Skating in 3.000BC.

See the full story (and a photo of a replica pair of bone skates) at: Telegraph.co.uk

 

Now Available!:

The Northern Path:

Norse Myths and Legends Retold... and What they Reveal

Douglass Rossman {Seven Paws Press}

...the myths of our People presented by a storyteller of today who is well-versed in that rich store of lore. The work is presented in two sections- the first, giving us the myths themselves (from Ice and Fire / The Creation , The Trials Of Odin, and The Courtship Of Gerd to Grendel And His Mother to The Ring Of Doom (in five episodes), Thor's Duel With Hrungnir, The Death Of Balder, and Ragnarök: The Doom Of The Gods. Section two presents ten more chapters (not including the forward to the section, afterword, endnotes and bibliography), including: The Nature And Relevance of Myth, The Many Faces Of Odin, Sources of the Norse Myths and To Ragnarök...and Beyond. The Northern Path is an excellent addition to any Heathen library!

$22.00US -includes domestic shipping.

 

9.Jul.07

Halls Found in Norway

The halls were discovered in Borre in Vestfold County (Norway). Their find is of great significance, and presents cause for historians to re-assess Kaupang's traditional place as the Norse seat of power.

See the full story and graphics at: Aftenposten.no

 

4.Jul.07

Now Available!: Þórr's Hammer Pendants!

Over the last few months, we've gotten a lot of requests for particular items to be carried. In that interest, we're working on expanding our catalog (as costs and supply allow)... This first style of Hammer we're offering was our most requested... This Hammer is modeled after one found near Rømersdal, Bornholm, Denmark (it is currently on display at Roskilde Museum in Roskilde, Denmark. As pictured, this Hammer is about 1.25'' high and 1.5'' across and is made of sterling silver. Each comes with a 24'' leather clasp-fitted thong. ($38.00US, includes domestic shipping).
We also have this hammer in pewter, which is slightly larger than its silver counterpart. Pewter hammers come with an extra-long black chord (measuring 27.5'' to allow slack for tying). ($21.00US, includes domestic shipping). Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for ordering!

 

Zeitgeist 11, Winter 2008

Hel Laughs Last by C. Dean Andersson; Touching upon the Basics: Some Thoughts on Thew / Custom and Law by Úlfur Roðbertsson;
Îdisi Liod by Ida Deschend; The Dance of the Huldufólk on Twelfth Night by Sveinn Rauðsson; Reviews edited by Martin Harrington; Southward Faring by James Hjuka Coulter; Return of the Alpen-King by Georg Hesser; Fragen und Antworten, with questions / answers about vendors offering historic German flags, clarification on the name, Ísland, Guido von List’s The Religion of the Aryo-Germanic Folk: Esoteric and Exoteric, the concept of SSGG, Anglo-Saxon herblore (source material), Landsegen practices, Gerðr, and more... Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left-hand column for ordering!

 

 

 

28.Nebel.07

Coming Soon!

„The Northern Path“ by Douglass Rossman

In The Northern Path, we find the myths of our People presented by a storyteller of today who is well-versed in that rich store of lore. The work is presented in two sections- the first, giving us the myths themselves (from Ice and Fire / The Creation , The Trials Of Odin, and The Courtship Of Gerd to Grendel And His Mother to The Ring Of Doom (in five episodes), Thor's Duel With Hrungnir, The Death Of Balder, and Ragnarök: The Doom Of The Gods. Section two presents ten more chapters (not including the forward to the section, afterword, endnotes and bibliography), including: The Nature And Relevance of Myth, The Many Faces Of Odin, Sources of the Norse Myths and To Ragnarök...and Beyond. The Northern Path is an excellent work...- a full review is forthcoming in Zeitgeist 11.

 

 

...and Þórr's Hammer pendants!

Over the last few months, we've gotten a lot of requests for particular items to be carried. In that interest, we're working on expanding our catalog (as costs and supply allow)... in the next week or two (we're waiting on the first shipment to arrive before we actually list them), we'll be offering Þórr's Hammer pendants (in silver and pewter) in the Books and Wares section.

25.Nebel.07

Roman Grave Found in North Yorkshire, UK

The grave was discovered in Aldborough in North Yorkshire. This was once the site of the Roman town, Isurium Brigantium. Archaeologists were on location for a two-week long excavation project, when the burial chamber was discovered, well-preserved ...just twelve inches beneath ground surface in a barley field!

See the full story and photos at: The Daily Mail

 

19.Nebel.07

Bronze-Age Body Found

In Northumberland, the erosion of the coastline revealed the body of a Bronze-Age child that was deposited in the peat sometime between 3780BC and 1000BC. Archeologists found it unusual that the body seems to have been encased in gypsum at burial.

See the full story and photos at: JournalLive

 

11.Nebel.07

Ravencast feature: Irminen-Gesellschaft

Ravencast hosts Ásatrú pod-casts... in their latest installment on National Organizations, Steve Anthonijsz, Vice President of the Irminen-Gesellschaft gives an interview on the organization. Click on the link in the left-hand column to hear the interview, as well as other Ravencast shows and features.

 

 

 

28.Gilb.07

Now Available!: Hand-Crafted Irminsuls

The Irminsul as shown is carved by Jafnbjörn (a skilled, Heathen woodworker and member of the Irminen-Gesellschaft) from butternut wood, and measures ten inches by ten inches, and just under a full inch in thickness.
Designed to be hung on the wall, they are provided with a centered notch on the reverse that is carefully grooved in such a a way as to grip around the head of a nail or screw for a most secured setting.
Each Irminsul is uniquely carved, not mass-produced.

They are crafted-on-demand, and ship directly from the artisan.
Customizing (to a reasonable extent) is possible, but an additional time allotment and additional charges may be required.
Irminsul as shown: $40.00 US -includes domestic shipping. For further information and for ordering, click on the Books and Wares link in the left-hand column.

 

21.Gilb.07

Rûna Magazine, Issue #20

The latest edition of Rûna is now available... Issue 21 features  reviews and thought-provoking articles such as: A Conversation with Stephen Edred Flowers, Philosophical Notes on the Runes by Collin Cleary, The Man Who Met Odin by John Cooper, Steps Along the Way by Alice Karlsdóttir, A History of Song by Michael Cunningham, Mauschwitz by David Jones, Performance by D. Jonathan Jones, A Proliferation of Heathen Names in Iceland by Carlos Hagen-Lautrup III, and The Common Law is Pagan, Not Christian by Jim Chisholm.

Click on the Rûna image / link in the left-hand column for contact and ordering information.

19.Gilb.07

Saxon Graves Found

The graves were found during expansion work for Twyford School in the UK. Originally suspected as being a crime scene, Archeologists have determined the find to date around 1,300 years, and believe them to be Saxon graves.

See the full story at:  Hampshire Chronicle

 

13.Gilb.07

Carved Stone Found in North Yorkshire

The carved stone was discovered at Whitby Abbey Headland. Archeologists are trying to determine its age, but believe it to date from the Bronze Age.

See the full story, photo, and links to a similar find at:  24 Hour Museum News

 

12.Gilb.07

Gerhard Ertl Wins Nobel Prize

German Scientist, Gerhard Ertl won the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He is being recognized for his achievements in the specific field of „surface chemistry“, which is instrumental in developments such as fuel cells and clean-air technologies.

See the full story at: Press Release: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2007

 

6.Gilb.07

Rune Stone Found in Norway

The stone was found under the floor of Hauskjeen church in the northwest part of Norway. Archeologists originally had thought it was a previously documented artifact, but soon realized that they had a new discovery on their hands.

See the full story (with photo) at: Aftenposten.no

 

24.Scheid.07

Viking Ship Found in Britain

The ship was originally discovered during work in the 1930's... the workers then covered it up, fearing that a scientific exploration would disrupt their work! Recently re-discovered, archaeologists believe that they have found the only intact specimen in Britain. Found beneath the patio of a Merseyside pub, the ship was brought to light when one of the builders of the original site  „reported his discovery to his son, who passed the information on to academics at Nottingham University“ (who then pursued the claim).

See the full story at: Times Online

 

14.Scheid.07

Viking Graves Re-opened

In Brachmond, we posted a link to the Aftenposten (Aftenposten.no

)  story regarding the re-opening of the graves where the infamous Oseberg and Gokstad ships were originally found... The Herald Tribune has reported the opening of the Oseberg Mound... with the opening of the Gokstad Mound to follow soon.

Of course, we'll continue to follow these events here!

See the full story at:  Herald Tribune

 

12.Scheid.07

Now Available: 2008 Irminic Calendars
These are user-friendly, illustrated, and detailed calendars that present both the Gregorian-common and Irminic-lunar reckonings within a layout that is easy to follow and which allows for the greatest understanding of the placement of the holy tides and the relationship of those tides to the respective months and seasons in which they fall. Reckonings include Irminic-lunar month names, Germanic-Gregorian month names (d.h., Gilbhart, Ostermond, usw.), and the Gregorian adaptations used in many Ásatrú settings (d.h., Fogmoon, Snowmoon, usw.). Days of the week are provided in their common renderings, as well as Modern German and (normalized) Old High German. A complete listing of celestial phenomena is included for each month, as well as explanations of particular dates of note and holy tides. Calendars come with a description of the layout (for greatest ease of use) and a limited pronunciation guide of Old High German terminologies employed within the reckoning.

Click on „Books and Wares“ in the left-hand column, and follow the „Calendars“ link for more info and ordering!

 

7.Scheid.07

Remains of „Sky Disc People“ found in Germany

Archaeologists have found the remains of a structure and the grave of a child (where the fascinating „Nebra Disc“ was originally unearthed in 1999).

See the full story at: EUX.TV

 

6.Scheid.07

Stone-Age Flints Found near Wheatley (UK)

They were „identified by experts at Oxfordshire County Museum as microliths used in arrows, spears and harpoons“ and are between approximately 6,000 to 10,000 years old.

See the full story at: Oxford Mail

 

1.Scheid.07

Graves of Ruriks found in Russia

For the study of Rus / Rus-Vikings, this is an immensely important find. The site is located in Zmeinogorsk  -like so many other great discoveries, it was unexpected. Work begins on the identification of the bodies. Normally, we'd place a link to the „full story“ for further reading, but alas, here's a link to what is but a mere blurb that announced the find:  RussiaIC

 

21.Ernt.07

Now Available: Donars Hammer

German / English bi-lingual edition
Text by Margarethe Müller, edited and translated by Martin Harrington
{Irminen-Gesellschaft}
Following readers' requests, we've reprinted Donars Hammer as a free-standing booklet, with whole-page text (as opposed to the columned layout of Zeitgeist), page-facing translation and a pronunciation guide to help readers work their way through the German text (for both better comprehension of the German portion, and as a script for recitation).
$3.00US domestic Post. Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left column for ordering!

 

Exploring a Recently-Found Neolithic Site In Orkneys

While only a portion of the site has been excavated so far, archaeologists feel that the village being unearthed has „the potential to illuminate how these different sites interacted and how people lived“, and that it has revealed building types which have never been seen before ... this is a very important discovery in the study and understanding of the Age in that region of Europe.

See the full story at: Times Online

 

5.Ernt.07

New Page Added

We've decided to add a tribute page to the late Ragnar Folk-Gatherer in honor of his noble efforts to bridge the divides that often lie between Heathen of various stripes, and to bring Folk together in strength for the furtherance of the Cause of the Gods. See the link in the left-hand column to access the page, and to read Ragnarsmál („Words about Ragnar“) by James Hjuka Coulter.

 

2.Ernt.07

Bronze Age Body Found in Thorney (UK)

Archaeologists have been working the site near Peterborough for seven years. While they have discovered a number of artifacts in their work, this is the first body (from the Age) to be unearthed.

See the full story at: Peterborough Today - News  

 

23.Heu.07

Mass Grave from Thirty Years War Unearthed

Archaeologists are studying the grave, which was discovered in Brachmond (and has thus far yielded over one hundred bodies). the find was made by workers near the town of Wittstock (northwest of Berlin).

See the full story at: SPIEGEL ONLINE

 

30.Heu.07

KPI to Have Exclusive Rights to Newly Discovered Forts

KPI recently announced that it was given exclusive television access to the newly discovered Roman forts, sunken off of the English coast (in the Irish Sea).

See the full story at: PR Newswire

 

23.Heu.07

Mounds in the Netherlands to be Excavated

With work underway, this is the first time Dutch mounds are being examined since the 1970's, when they were declared as „artifacts of cultural heritage“ (and work on their excavation was subsequently stopped).

See the full story at: Universiteit Leiden

 

21.Heu.07

Now Available: Die Sprüche Hars

Hávamál auf Deutsch
Text by Hugo Gering, introduced and edited by James Hjuka Coulter
{Irminen-Gesellschaft}

This edition is the first of a series of German-language translations to be printed by the Irminen-Gesellschaft, following a strong demand for German-language translations / materials based on the myths, tales, and elder literary and poetic traditions of our collective Germanic Peoples.

$4.00US domestic Post. Click on the „Books and Wares“ link in the left column for ordering!
 

Father and Son Discover Viking Treasures

From the article: „Discovered earlier this year by a father and son detecting team near Harrogate in northern England, the find includes coins, ornaments, ingots and precious metal objects all hidden in a gilt silver bowl and buried in a lead chest.“

See the full story at: CNN.com

 

17.Heu.07

Coins Unearthed in Norway

In Oslo, digging in the oldest part of the city has unearthed coins, which archaeologists believe date from the 1100's.

See the full story at: Aftenposten.no

 

15.Heu.07

Further News on The Rotherwas Ribbon

Herefordshire Locals and Experts fight to preserve the find...

See: BBC NEWS | UK

 

Iron-Age Homes Found

The Homes were unearthed in the Outer Hebrides during a violent storm.

See the full story at: MidLothian Today

 

10.Heu.07

The Rotherwas Ribbon may be Preserved

The 4,000-year-old ribbon of fire-cracked stone in Herefordshire may be saved as a monument.

See the Full story at: BBC NEWS | UK

 

1.Heu.07

Now Available: Die Blaue Blume
The Blue Flower
Edited by James Hjuka Coulter {Hammerstede}
A moving account of the myth of Holda’s gifting man with flax. This (anonymously written) version was sent to our family some number of years ago as a Iul greeting… to this day, we still enjoy it as part of our Zweliftonaht [Twelfth Night] celebration.

{English text}
$3.00US -includes domestic shipping. International orders may require additional postage- please inquire before ordering!
Please make any checks and money orders payable to: Irminen-Gesellschaft.
Visit our Wares page for ordering!

 

17.Brach.07

Zeigeist 10, Sommer 2007 Now Available!

 

Byggvir and Beyla: The Wedding of Barley Malt and Honey
by Skarpheðinsson
The Nine Noble Virtues by Jason Godsey
East Coast Þing Information
Fragen und Antworten, with questions / answers about the goði and the kindred, the Icelandic Rune Poem [the verse concerned with úr], indoor fainings, English-Armanen runic texts, the use of ancestral dialects in ritual, and more...

The Viking by Whitley Stokes
The Shaping of the World and Birth of Väinämöinen by Úlfur Roðbertsson
Hildebrand und Hadubrand by James Hjuka Coulter
$4.00US -Includes domestic shipping.
$6.00US (including shipping) for orders outside of the USA.

Visit our Wares page for more information and ordering!

 

8.Brach.07

Viking Graves to be Re-opened

Archaeologists will revisit the graves where the infamous Oseberg and Gokstad ships were originally found, in the hopes to gain new insights. See the full story at: Aftenposten.no

 

13.Wonne.07

Work Begins on Silbury Hill

Archaeologists have begun working to preserve and -perhaps- gain a better understanding about the ancient and mysterious structure.

See the Full story at: Telegraph.co.uk

 

12.Wonne.07

Wares Update!

We've added a copy of „Parzival“ and „Making Mead“ on the Wares page...

Click on the link („Books and Wares“) to the left for more information and ordering!

 

 

 

 

8.Wonne.07

Nordanthruma Mailing List!

For those who prefer the convenience of receiving Nordanthruma news, notices, and updates directly, we've added a link to the e-mail list on the Nordanthruma page- click on the link in the left-hand column to access the page and subscribe button...

 

1.Wonne.07

Þórr's Hammers Now Available!

These 4.5 X 4.5 inch Hammers (.5 inch in thickness) are hand-crafted by a skilled, Heathen woodworker (and member of the Irminen-Gesellschaft) from quality wood, with smooth edging, and come unpainted and unsealed.
They're great as-is, or ready for customized carvings or painting.
Great for ornamentation, they are also a good Hammer to have on hand for ritual use, especially on-the-go, or where a more compact instrument would serve best. Visit our Wares page for more information and ordering!
 

28.Oster.07

Stone Age Remains Found in Sweden

In Gothenburg, Archaeologists have found the remains of a house (at a construction site for a new apartment complex) dating from 10,000 years ago.

See the full story at: The Local 

 

25.Oster.07

Nordanthruma I  Uploaded!

The first show has been uploaded to Odin Lives! Radio 

A full play-list and links to bands & sponsors can be found on the Nordanthruma page, here at Irminenschaft.net (click the link in the left column to access)... Requests and inquiries should be sent directly to the show at Nordanthruma@aol.com.

 

21.Oster.07

Rûna Magazine, Issue #20

The latest edition of Rûna is now available... Issue 20 features inspiring poetry by P.D. Brown and D. Jonathan Jones, reviews, and thought-provoking articles such as: Tungltal (part III) by Paul Fosterjohn, The Ninth Wave by P.D. Brown, Echoes of Dragon Slaying by Jennifer Culver, Tolkien: A Radical Traditionalist? by David Griffiths, Carpe Diem by Michael Kelly, A Conversation with Stephen Edred Flowers and Flowers' Some Thoughts on the Comparative Method. Click on the Rûna image / link in the left-hand column for contact and ordering information.

 

14.Oster.07

Wares Update!

We've added a signed copy of Carving Trolls (...an excellent guide to wood-carving figurines!), Peter Heather's The Goths, and a much sought-after and very rare copy of S.A. Kummer's „heilige Runenmacht“ on the Wares page...

Click on the link to the left for more information and ordering!

 

5.Oster.07

Stonehenge

One of the latest articles on recent finds adds more info and links to the yet-unfolding story.

See the full article at: pr-inside

 

Ôstarûn Supplemental Issue 2007
A short supplemental issue, containing reviews, Odin Lives! Radio information and play-lists, and information on a few Heathen or Heathen-friendly businesses. This issue is included with current subscriptions, and is sent out with purchases of two or more issues of Zeitgiest. See our Books and Wares page (click on the link in the left column) for ordering.

 

28.Lenz.07

Nordanthruma: Thunder from the North

We've added a page for Nordanthruma here on the site... we'll be posting playlists, a link for requests, event info and other related items as they become available... see the link in the column to the left to visit the page.

 

27.Lenz.07

Frigg Tour Dates Announced:

 

FRIGG www.frigg.fi
 
April 14, 2007: St. Paul, Minnesota: "A Prairie Home Companion" live radio broadcast, http://www.prairiehome.org
April 15, 2007: Thunder Bay, Ontario, CANADA: Finnish Labour Temple,  http://hoito.ca/
April 18, 2007: Jamestown, New York: Jamestown Community College, Hamilton  Collegiate Center,   http://www.sunyjcc.edu/jamestown/jamestown.html
April 19, 2007: Cleveland, Ohio: Night Town, http://www.nighttowncleveland.com/
April 20, 2007: Geneva, New York: Smith Opera House, http://www.thesmith.org
April 21, 2007: Mahwah, New Jersey: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Berrie Center, http://www.ramapo.edu
April 24, 2007: Chicago, Illinois: Preston Bradley Hall, http://www.chicagoculturalcenter.org
April 25, 2007: Madison, Wisconsin, Crystal Corner,  http://www.thecrystalcornerbar.com
April 26, 2007: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Cedar Cultural Center, http://www.thecedar.org
April 28-29, 2007: Lafayette, Louisiana: Festival International, http://www.festivalinternational.com
May 2, 2007: Brattleboro, Vermont: TBA
May 3, 2007: Voorheesville, New York: Old Songs Community Arts Center, http://www.oldsongs.org
May 4, 2007: Bradford, Vermont: Middle Earth Music Hall, http://www.middle-earth-music.com
May 5, 2007: Rockland, Maine: Strand Theatre, http://www.rocklandstrand.com
May 6-7, 2007: Bar Harbor, Maine: College of the Atlantic, http://www.coa.edu
May 8, 2007: Somerville, Massachusetts: Johnny D's, http://www.johnnyds.com
May 10, 2007: Washington, D.C.: TBA
May 12-13, 2007: Black Mountain, North Carolina: Lake Eden Arts Festival, http://www.LakeEdenArtsFestival.org
May 14, 2007: Bellefontaine, Ohio: The Holland Theatre, http://www.thehollandtheatre.org
May 15, 2007: Ann Arbor, Michigan: The Ark, http://www.theark.org
May 18, 2007: Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA: St. James Community Square, http://www.roguefolk.bc.ca
May 19, 2007: Seattle, Washington: MOHAI Theatre, http://www.kbcs.fm
May 22, 2007: Astoria, Oregon: TBA
May 23, 2007: Portland, Oregon: Mississippi Studios, http://www.mississippisudios.com
May 24, 2007: Duncan, British Columbia, CANADA: TBA
 

More dates to be announced. Interested presenters should contact Mike Wolke
at Yulunga Arts, info@yulungaarts.com
 

24.Lenz.07

Odin Lives! News: The Launching of the Heathen Scholarship Fund

and Nordanthruma: Thunder from the North

We here at Odin LIVES! on Line The Germanic Heathen Fellowship are proud to announce in conjunction with the Germanic Heathen
Fellowship http://www.germanicheathenfellowship.org the Heathen Scholarship Fund. The fund started out as 1 scholarship, but with the support of the community "The Fellowship" will be offering two - $1000.00 scholarships for the Fall 2007. We are grateful for all those who helped make this a reality and, in fact, if other donations are received we will offer a third scholarship.
Please go to the above-mentioned site to find out the details and guidelines on the scholarships.
 

Now for Odin LIVES! radio - we are very proud to announce an affiliate KRUA 88.1 FM, University of Alaska in Anchorage. We welcome their affiliation with us and we'll share more news on this later, along with other affiliates. Stay tuned!
 

By poplar request we will be airing a heavy metal show named "Nordanthruma" (Thunder from the North) hosted by James Hjuka Coulter.
I would like to thank Hjuka for filling this genre, and in furthering this medium to reach a broader listenership. Music requests can be made at Nordanthruma@aol.com Again, to those that help and do, we thank you for making this a reality.
From the pathway towards our past: The future of our Folk!
 

Chris Larsen
Producer

 
Roger Suydam
Webmaster

 

17.Lenz.07

1,900 Year-Old Skeleton Found in Mildenhall

According to Suffolk County Archaeological Services, the body was deposited in the first or second century of the (late) Iron Age.

See the full story at: Stars & Stripes

 

15.Lenz.07

Odin Lives! Online

We've added a new link (see the column off to the left) for Odin Lives! Online, one of the latest projects of producer Chris Larsen and webmaster Roger Suydam (both valued members of the Irminen-Gesellschaft)... this is an outstanding source for daily news and updates, from current events and today's social issues, to weather, stocks, and issues and news of particular importance to Heathen... forget MSN and Yahoo- set up Odin Lives! Online as your internet homepage today!!

 

9.Lenz.07

7,000 Year-Old Dwelling Mound Found in Germany

The mound (near Oberröblingen in Saxony-Anhalt) is the first of its kind to be found in western Europe, sources said.

See the full story at: SPIEGEL ONLINE

 

4.Lenz.07

Viking Navigation and Sunstones

Following the post (see below) on 18 Hornung 07, here's a link to another bit of coverage, offering a bit more information in regards to the theory under study. See: LiveScience.com

 

 

 

25.Horn.07

Stiftungsfest!

GTV Almrausch presents the 82nd annual Stiftungsfest, to be held on 14 Ostermond 07 at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein (9130 Academy Rd., Philadelphia PA. USA). Music (courtesy of Kapelle Fellas), Dancing, Food, and performances by GTV Almrausch and regional Schuhplatter groups...  Doors open at 19:00 / 7pm ... tickets are $8.50 in advance, $10.00 at the door.

For further information, directions, usw., visit: G.T.V. Almrausch  or click on the Cannstatter icon in the left column of our page, here.

 

24.Horn.07

Further Stonehenge Discoveries

The Welsh archaeologist, Dennis Price has found what he believes to be the missing altar-stone.

See the full story at: icWales
 

18.Horn.07

Viking Navigation and Sunstones

Hungarian researchers lend a bit of credibility to the controversial theory surrounding the possible use of sunstones by Vikings.

See the full story at: BBC NEWS

 

8.Horn.07

120,000-Year-Old Hunting Camp and Mine Found in Germany

"Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 120,000-year-old Stone Age hunting camp in a coal mine in Germany. It is a find of great European importance, researchers say."  See the full story at: SPIEGEL ONLINE

 

Fisherman Nets Ancient Pot

40 miles off the Kilkenny shore in Ireland, finds a pot in his fishing net that dates from somewhere in the 12th to 14th centuries.

See the full story at: Kilkenny Today

 

3.Horn.07

Updates to the Site

It's been a bit of a delay, but we've finally found the time to re-set / re-format the 'Healing Herbs' Page! The herbal directory is up again, and we'll follow in the future with articles and other additions as they become available for publishing to the site: Healing Herbs

 

3.Horn.07

New Discoveries at Stonehenge

The remains of the Neolithic village were found, along with a second monument of wooden construct.

See the full story at: International Herald Tribune

 

26.Hart.07

Odin Lives! Radio News

A new show has been added to the archives section at Odin Lives!  -go directly to the archives: Odin Lives Radio - Archives

 

18.Hart.07

Odin Lives! Radio News

The first show of 2007 has been added to the archives section of the webpage. For more information, or to listen to this or previously archived shows, visit: Odin Lives Radio - Archives

 

16.Hart.07

New Megalithic Finds at Salisbury Plain

Recent finds uncover at least two other large stone structures located near Stonehenge. Archaeologists have also found stone knives, bowls, and other items (such as the earliest known specimen of a rare rock crystal found in Britain) in their excavation. See the full story at: National Geographic News

 

12.Hart.07

2,000-Year-Old Remains Found in Altai Mountains

The burial was found in the permafrost, and contains the well-preserved remains of a blonde-haired, tattooed (what is believed to be a) warrior. See the full story at:  NEWS.com.au

 

10.Hart.07

New Viking-Age Graves Found

Aftenposten is reporting on new Viking-Age graves found at Frøyland in Rogaland County, with more yet undiscovered graves believed to also be located in the area. See the full story at:  Aftenposten.no

 

9.Hart.07

Update to the Site: Zeitgeist Subscriptions

In answer to an overwhelmingly popular demand, we've added subscribe buttons for Zeitgeist on our Books and Wares page... these include buttons for the typical, two-issue run (plus supplemental materials / mailings when available) for both domestic and non-domestic orders, as well as buttons for a four-issue run (plus supplemental materials...) -these include a fifth issue at no extra cost =an offer available only here at the site! Thanks to all of our readers for their loyal and generous support!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

27.Jul.06

Zeigeist 9, Winter 2007 Now Available!

 

Expanded and improved, this issue contains:

Donars Hammer by Margarethe Müller

Wodan, The Logos, and Yggdrasill by Dean J. Adams

Die Blaue Blume edited by James Hjuka Coulter

Vinátta by Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson (in English)

The Tomten by Viktor Rydberg

Allfather Wodan by Sigrun Liobhering

...plus the premier of Fragen und Antworten -this issue's features include a brief discussion on the so-called 'Runic Era' calendar and its use / non-use by Irminen, information on the new, English release of Hoch-Zeit der Menschheit [R.J. Gorsleben], a detailed look into a selection of variants of the proper names of the 24 Rune Fuþark (also known as the 'elder fuþark'), plus much more!

 

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$6.00US (including shipping) for orders outside of the USA.

 

see our Books and Wares page for ordering!

 

 

21.Jul.06

Viking Ships to be Moved

The ships housed at The Viking Ships Museum on Bygdøy will be moved to Oslo, according to officials. See the full story at: http://www.aftenposten

 

9.Jul.06

Archaeologists Struggling to Record Coastal History

Experts in England are working diligently to record historical sites along the coastline which are in threat by the ever-encroaching North Sea. See the full story at: www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk

 

9.Jul.06

Updates to the Site

It's been a small while since we've updated the site- we felt it was time to change a number of things, and freshen up the look a bit... all in all, the aim was to make the site more navigable and user-friendly, while cleaning up a few glitches, dead links, and other detractions. We're still in need of setting a few of the old pages into the new format, adding Links, usw... so, we ask for your patience while work remains underway, and invite you to check back regularly for updates, news, and other additions as they are made available! Thanks for your support!

 

11.Oster.06

Ancient Remains of a Girl Found in Lower Saxony

The girl's remains (dating back about 2650 years ago) were originally found in 2000... further research reveals new clues to her state and quality of life, and that of the region in which she lived at the time. See the full article at: IOL: Discovery

 

10.Oster.06

Updates to the Site

As time, life and schedules allow, we'll be making a number of changes / additions to the site which will expand upon the general intentions of Irminenschaft.net itself in providing information and access to information for both Irminen and other Heathen... recently, the recommended reading page has been updated and now includes a better organization of titles and a broader literary scope than before (such as the listing of Icelandic sagas, for one example). We'll be adding to the list(s) as time goes by, so check there for updates... 

 

1.Oster.06

Two Roman Quarries found in UK

This find was revealed at an operational chalk quarry in Barrington. See the full story at: CEN News 

 

30.Lenz.06

"Moon Meets The Seven Sisters"

...As the title of the article states. On 1 Ostermond there will be a lunar occultation involving the Pleiades star cluster. See the full story at: Fayetteville Online

 

27.Lenz.06

Southampton: Saxon Settlement and WWII Pharmacy Found

From 24-Hour Museum News: "An archaeological dig in Southampton’s medieval city centre has unearthed Saxon structural remains and a WWII pharmacy."  See the full story at: 24Hr.Museum News

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