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 if he raised it to his chest he was a hero, a phenomenon of strength and men talked of him.It was the rediscovery of this stone that led my guest, David Keohan (@_indiana_stones_) to the rediscovery of 50 plus lifting stones in Ireland that were almost completely lost to time. This is also the stone that was the inspiration for Liam O’Flaherty’s short story titled “The Stone”. Enjoy hearing David’s journey in reclaiming a portion of Ireland’s identity that had been lost. And in a way, you could say that this stone brought back the culture of Irish stonelifting, so sit back and enjoy as we have at it discussing all things MOUILÍN PORT BHÉAL AN DÚN.The Stone by Liam O’FlahertyArticle: The Quest for the Stone of Inishmore by David KeohanGoFundMe: Rescue the Pudrac Plinth and Wallace Putting Stone BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW OUR SHOW https://pod.link/1772997849
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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 punishable by death. Marjun was on her way along Åargil river with the other milkmaids when they came across the stone. She stopped in her tracks and lifted it single-handedly. This story dates back to the 16th century and is now the most famous lifting stone in the Faroe Islands.Researcher and stonelifter Bjartur Niclasson (@bjartur.leo) joins me to discuss this giant 633 lb slab and how it became so popular. He’s currently working on publishing a book documenting all the research he’s done on Faroese lifting stones, and because of his extensive research, Bjartur shares several other stories tied to Marjunar Hav that aren’t so well known. So sit back and enjoy as we have at it discussing all things MARJUNAR HAV.BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW OUR SHOW https://pod.link/1772997849
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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 (@_indiana_stones_) Dave Nisbet (@caveman.daveman) Dale Nisbet (@i_byde_it) Jarrett McPhee (@newenglandstonelifting) Sean Urquhart (@seanurq) Keith Surette (@_fullsterkur_) Tom Billinge (@waryoga) and myself as we gather together and share stories, memories, and our vision for the future of stonelifting and its community.From inspiring moments to personal reflections on what stonelifting means to each of us (and even a few good laughs), this episode has it all! Enjoy this truly unique opportunity that I had the honor to be a part of. Thank you to Josh Mackintosh (@nofamegame) for orchestrating this and giving us the space we needed to record.BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW OUR SHOW https://pod.link/1772997849
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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 discovery launched him on a journey across Greece, into the offices of local archaeologists, and even deep into the museum vault.In this episode, we explore everything from supernatural feats of strength and the healing powers once attributed to Greek gods, to the bureaucratic hurdles Tom overcame to see a stone that probably hadn’t been exposed to daylight since the late 1800s.If you’re intrigued by tales of quests, ancient mysteries, and hidden treasures, sit back and enjoy as we have at it discussing all things ANCIENT GREEK LIFTING STONES.Please visit: waryoga.comArticle: Lifting Stones of Ancient Greece by Tom BillingeBE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW OUR SHOW https://pod.link/1772997849
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Brynjumannaborð & the Hákunarhav
In the Middle Ages, Kirkjubøur was the religious cultural and political center of the Faroe Islands. Bishop Mus imposed heavy taxes on the people in order to build a stone cathedral there and an uprising broke out. The bishop sought to gather a large army with only the strongest men. Only the men who could lift the large stone that lay upon Brynjumannaborð were allowed to join the army.My guest, Sean Urquhart (@seanurq) has been researching the lifting stones in the Faroe Islands for years and has helped populate the map of that region with his findings. The information he has gathered about this particular stone holds such a prominent place in the islands' history that reenactments are still performed to this day.Join us as we uncover the compelling details of this civil war, including the formation of the northern army, the impact of the southern revolt on taxation, and the tragic fate of the bishop. If you like tales of strength, rebellion, battles and murder, then sit back and enjoy as we have at it discussing all things BRYNJUMANNABORÐ and the HÁKUNARHAV.BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW OUR SHOW https://pod.link/1772997849
Join Jonathan as he welcomes international guests to journey through history and time – discovering and recovering the fables, myths, and legends of ancient stones and stones of strength.
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