Legends in the Land: British History Through Myth & Folklore
An online course for all those who love myths, legends and learning about the past. Weekly Zoom sessions for ages 16 and up!
Location
Online
Agenda
Week 1, 16th Sep: Introduction - Story as History, History as Story
Week 2, 23rd Sep: The Earliest Tales? The Long Stone Age
Week 3, 30th Sep: Bronze and Iron - War and Peace
Week 4, 7th Oct: History Dawns - Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain
Week 5, 14th Oct: The Viking Age and Medieval "Splendour"
Week 6, 21st Oct: Modern Myths?
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- 1 hour
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About this event
An ONLINE course exploring myths and legends, and the light they cast on British history and archaeology.
Led by storyteller and historian Jon Norman-Mason, you'll hear folklore from around Britain, and myths from Welsh, Norse and Anglo-Saxon traditions and more. But we will also look at the periods they come from, the people who told them, and what the stories might tell us about those lives and times. Moving chronologically from prehistory to medieval times and beyond, we will see how evidence from history, archaeology and legend can complement each other, and ask: can stories give us a glimpse into life in the past?
A combination of storytelling, teaching and guided discussion, this course is aimed at people who love mythology and history and want to deepen their critical understanding.
The course will be held via Zoom - link will be provided after booking.
The course is planned as a sequence of sessions, each building on the preceding content - but there is no obligation to attend every session, and you are welcome to book individual sessions if you wish.
No previous qualifications necessary. Age 16+. Younger children are welcome to attend at parent/guardian's discretion, if accompanied by an adult over 18.
Frequently asked questions
The course is planned as a continuous sequence of sessions, each session building on the previous content. But there is no obligation to attend every single session - you are welcome to select individual sessions if you prefer. See the agenda for each week's topic!
Yes, absolutely, at their parents'/guardians' discretion. They will also need to be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
I am deliberately aiming for this to be accessible and fun. The material is suited to post-16 education, but absolutely no prior knowledge or qualifications are necessary.
The sessions will mostly combine storytelling and lecture-style delivery, but I will ask questions to check understanding, and I will make time for discussion and questions. There is no pressure to speak or comment if you don't want to, though: you are very welcome just to listen if you prefer.
No, there is no work required between sessions, nor any assessment as part of the course. I will, though, suggest further reading or listening after each session in case you're interested.
Like lots of you, I'm a fan; but also I am completing a PhD in cultural history, folklore and landscape; and have an MA Contemporary History and BA (Hons) History w/Archaeology. Professionally I research and interpret history & legend for public engagement, via storytelling, teaching and broadcast.
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