The ancient legal texts of Ireland offer a fascinating glimpse into the minds and societal structures of our ancestors. Among […]
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Makes history come alive! Based on in-depth research with constant attention to source material, but course also presents those facts in a way that illustrates how they affected the lives and culture of the people. I live in Arizona, so far from the home of my Irish ancestors. This class helps me understand what it means to be Irish. It connects me with my roots. I purchased the entire set, doing the culture one first, and can’t wait to begin the next one, Mythology.
Donna K Hamill Early Irish Culture & SocietyI've learned quite a lot from this course! It's so fascinating to see what history can tell us, the mysteries surrounding these ancient peoples!! As one with Irish ancestry, I want to learn all I can about where I come from and hopefully put this knowledge to use in the future!
Clair Elizabeth Deighan Early Irish Culture & SocietyAmazing course that give a clear and concise overview of the ancient laws of early and medieval Ireland, definitely recommend this to anyone interested in Irish history or early law systems of the past.
The resources too that are provided are incredible.
Can't wait to continue Mr. Flanagan's courses on Ireland!
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Founded in 2013, the Brehon Academy aims to be an influential force in the revival and appreciation of the laws, customs, myths, and culture of early Ireland.
The Brehon Academy aims to be of valuable service to the world by acting as a bridge between the wisdom of old Ireland and the world today; a digital hedge-school for Irish heritage and culture with a special focus on the Brehon laws of early Ireland.
We achieve this by creating audio-visual resources, online courses, reading materials, videos, building a digital resource library, and fostering the growth of the Brehon Academy Community
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