Stonelore Podcast
1) Norwegian Lifting Stones
In Part Two of my conversation with Knut Einar Skår (@knuteinarskar), we uncover even more hidden lifting stones scattered across the Norwegian landscape. Knut opens up his private research map, revea...Show More
2) The Lonton Egg
In an age gone by, after a few pints, young men would challenge each other to lift the Lonton Egg on their way home from the pub. People would go through Lonton on their walk between Mickleton and Mid...Show More
3) Irish Curing Stones
Season two begins with a deep dive into Ireland’s ancient landscape and its powerful relationship with stone. I am joined by Deirdre O’Neill (@remnantsofourpast), author of Remnants of Our Past, a boo...Show More
4) The Stone of Destiny
In the book of Genesis, Jacob uses a stone as a pillow while traveling from Beersheba to Haran. He dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels moving upon it, and God promises him protection, de...Show More
5) Swedish Runestones
The majority of runestones are memorials to people who died, whether at home or abroad. Some runestones also functioned as a form of public declaration for land ownership. Others believe that some pos...Show More
6) Norwegian Manhood Stones
Lifting stones have been used all over the world to mark a boy’s passage from childhood into manhood, and Norway is no different. Tucked away in the mountains and valleys of some of the country’s most...Show More
7) Mouilín Port Bhéal An Dún
It was a great day in each young man’s life when he raised the stone from the ground and ‘gave it wind’, as they said. And if he raised it to his knees, he was a champion, the equal of the best. And i...Show More
8) Marjunar Hav
“I know what awaits. Death surely looms. This stone will be a testament to my strength.”These were the words of Norðnástova housemaid Marjun, who fell pregnant out of wedlock at a time when that was p...Show More
9) Stonelifting Roundtable
Tune in to an epic discussion featuring some of today’s most prominent stonelifters from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. Join Martin Jancsics (@thestoneman265) David Keohan (@_indian...Show More
10) Ancient Greek Lifting Stones
After picking up a used book for just $4, author and historian Tom Billinge (@waryoga) stumbled upon the names of four ancient Greek lifting stones, virtually unknown to the modern world. This discove...Show More