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Kilts and Kerns: The Scots-Irish Connection Part 1
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Kilts and Kerns: The Scots-Irish Connection Part 1

Stories and lectures on the shared history and culture of the people of Scotland and Ireland.
Created byTyler Hackworth
Last updated 9/2014
English

What you'll learn

  • The course will provide a basis for students to understand the complex relationship between Scotland and Ireland from historical and cultural perspectives.
  • You will receive 6 topics in 11 lectures. This is over 2 hours of material.

Course content

2 sections • 11 lectures • 2h 15m total length

  • Introduction to the Course and the Sons of the Mil19:59

    A prologue to the course and discussing not only the outline and what to expect from the course, but also the instructor's background and experience.

    Also included is a retelling of the "Sons of the Mil" story and an analysis of the value of storytelling as an educational tool and a window into history.

  • The Origins of the Celts11:48

    A broad examination of the origins of the Celts in Europe, their eventual migrations, and the decline of continental Celtic power. The early Celtic presence in the British Isles will likewise be covered.

  • Cuchulain, the Champion of Ulster12:31

    Cuchulain, a hero of Irish myth and legend, sheds a light on the society of Iron-Age Celts. In this second part of the "Ancient Celts" topic, we explore issues of women in Celtic society and warrior culture that extend throughout history.

  • Rome's Ancient Enemies10:32

    We'll have a look through Rome's animosity to the Celts, the military campaigns against them as Rome grew in power, and the final battles between Julius Caesar and the tribal chief, Vercingetorix.

  • Boudicca, Agricola, and the Romans in Britannia.12:44

    The Romans must deal with rebellions and the independent tribes of Britons in this second part of the "Roman and Celt" topic. Heroes and leaders on both sides will determine who reigns supreme in Britannia.

Requirements

  • You just need an interest in the history, culture, and stories of Ireland and Scotland.

Description

Both Scotland and Ireland possess common roots of language, culture, and tradition. Throughout the past two thousand years, these two lands, though separated by the Irish Sea, have nonetheless shared many triumphs and woes. As the centuries passed, mercenaries, settlers, and entire clans moved back and forth between Scotland and Ireland, weaving together the tales of these two peoples. The course will provide a basis for students to understand the complex relationship between these two Celtic nations. The lessons in Part 1 will cover the interactions of the Irish Scots with groups such as the Picts and Romans, the Kingdom of Dalriada’s rise and fall, Iron Age Celtic society, and the impacts of various invaders into the Celtic lands of the British Isles.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is recommended for anyone who has an interest in the history, culture, and stories of Ireland and Scotland.
  • College students and those who want to simply increase their knowledge will benefit from this course.

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