Folklore of Archaeology: Of Giants, Fairies, Megaliths and Menhirs

by Dee Dee Chainey

While much fairy folklore associated with prehistoric sites centres around barrows and brochs, many megaliths are linked to fairies, goblins and their counterparts, in both legend and etymology.

#PhallusThursday – The Penis as Potent Symbol

by Dr Ben Gazur

Many classical sculptures today have lost their penises to time and prudery but the ancient world was awash with explicit graphic imagery.

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