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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!
 
$4.00US -Includes domestic shipping.
$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
23.Lenz.06
 
Remains of 4,000 German Soldiers Found
The Czech media agency Mlada fronta Dnes discovered the remains of the soldiers (who fell during the Second World War) in a factory in Usti nad Labem. See the full story (and one or two vintage photos) at:
www.radio.cz 
 
22.Lenz.06
Bavarian Stiftungsfest!
GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers presents the 81st annual Spring Dance on Saturday, 1 Ostermond 06.
The event will be held at Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., Phila. Pa.
Doors open at 19:00, show starts at 20:00 and runs until midnight, featuring Schuhplattlers from around Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware, with music by the Kapelle Fellas. German beer, wine, and food will be available... tickets are $8.50 in advance, $10.00 at the door.
See www.cvvphilly.com for updates and other info.
 
14.Lenz.06
Hávamál, 3rd Edition Now in Print
Back in print, this uniquely Heathen translation is again available-
Again, the work is kept in the 'plain' English rendering that was so well-received and enjoyed with the first two editions... a number of footnotes have been added to this edition to enhance the sense of overall understanding of the text. Pages are numbered, and we've included numbered headers to indicate what given verses appear on which page within the body of the text (making it much easier / quicker to find pertinent passages in quick referencing).
See our Wares page for ordering information.
 
11.Lenz.06
A Huge Hoard of Roman Coins Discovered in England
In Suffolk, the largest hoard of its kind ever found in England was unearthed recently.
See the full story at: EADT News
 
6.Lenz.06
Europe's Most Ancient Graves Unearthed
Five graves -dating back to 10,000 years- have been discovered in Dwerca, Central Poland by a Polish archaeologist: Radio Polonia.to.http://science.monstersandcritics.com
 
5.Lenz.06
14th-Century Shipwreck found (Sweden)
The wreck of a 14th-Century Shipwreck was recently found in the waterways of Stockholm:
BBC NEWS | Medieval ship found in Stockholm
 
23.Horn.06
A Stash of Germanic Weapons found in Czech Republic
A find of 22 weapons dating back to the 2nd century, CE was recently unearthed in the Czech Republic.
See more info and photos at: www.radio.cz
 
1.Horn.06
Vor Trú
The latest issue (#72) is now available!
This issue features a once-again expanded and very detailed seasonal calendar relevant to both Ásatrúar and Irminen, a tribute to Else Christensen by Heimgest of the Odinic Rite, an esoteric dissertation on the Rune Isa and the Northern European Folksoul, Alþing 25 report, Alþing 26 info, poetry, reviews, and more!
See http://asatru.org/vortru for ordering info (or click on the banner on our main page).
Copies can also be purchased directly from World Tree Publications- send $5.00 (which includes domestic shipping) to Vor Trú PO Box 961, Payson AZ, 85547.
 
4.Hart.06
Happy New Year! / Updates to the Site
Happy New Year to each and every one of our treasured visitors! May the blessings of the Gods be with you and yours, and may the new year bring to you happiness, good Health, peace, and prosperity!
...as we begin the new year, we'll be making some much-needed updates to the site- all of which, will be posted here for your information. We've updated the Holy Year to reflect the pertinent movements of the lunar months in the holy reckoning of 2006. see The Holy Year: 2006 for more info.

 

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