Question it is notable in early #medieval texts that kings were often rulers of people not territories. Translators will have ‘king of Leinster’ (modern equivalent to territory of the Laigin people) but when the Laigin do sthing it’s always ‘Leinstermen’ but where are the women and kids? so this 1/2

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Blue glass bead from #MustFarm - made in Iran in the 9th century BC and lost to the bottom of a fenland river c. 850BC #InternationalArchaeologyDay

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New flowers to add to the weekly bouquet 💐 Japanese Anemone, Verbena and Sunset Buff Calendula. #cutflower #gardeningUK #floristry

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Drumlane Abbey • Cavan It is believed that there was a monastery here in the 6th century, though the visible remains date to the 12th century Augustinian Priory. Local legend tells that abbey's silver bell is lost at the bottom of the nearby lake, and it can be heard ringing every seven years.

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#OutInTheField near Wrexham this week: the Erddig Community Archaeology project is well underway. With our partners from @henebtwa.bsky.social & our volunteers we are evaluating the effects of tree roots on the archaeology of the castle, prior to replanting missing trees from an avenue on the bailey

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