The magical Giant’s Causeway has astounded millions of tourists with its mystique and uniqueness, but long before it became easy or common for world travelers...
In 1907, the Irish Crown Jewels disappeared from Dublin Castle. The stolen gems were never found and the crime remains one of Ireland’s greatest mysteries. The value...
In many countries today, the pattern of interlocking stripes called a tartan is often mistakenly known as "plaid." Plaide actually comes from the Gaelic word...
Beyond the obvious tourist attractions, Scotland offers some magical travel experiences, from swimming in fairy pools to drinking in the remotest pub on the British...
Irish migrations to Newfoundland and Labrador began in the late-17th century and reached their peak during the first two decades of the 19th century, when...
The term "Black Irish" has been in circulation among Irish emigrants and their descendants for centuries. Yet, as a subject of historical discussion, it is...
Haggis is a very old, traditional Scottish dish that combines meats, spices and oatmeal. A traditional recipe for Haggis would involve the boiled and minced...
The Druids left us no written record of their religion, or the belief system of our ancient Irish ancestors. What we know has been patched together from...
The triskele, or triple spiral, is an ancient symbol with many meanings. It commonly consists of three identical interlocked spirals or three identical protrusions stemming...
Many Celtic gods and goddesses have become a part of modern Pagan practice. Here are some of the deities honored by the ancient Celtic peoples. Brighid, Hearth...
Since Roman times, millions of people have thought of themselves as "British", but this identity was only created with the Union of England, Wales and...
The magical Giant’s Causeway has astounded millions of tourists with its mystique and uniqueness, but long before it became easy or common for world travelers...
The quaint community of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, is as charming as its name. There, the famed Rose Manor Inn welcomes visitors from around the world....
Knotwork first appeared in Ireland, Scotland and northern England in the early 7th century, when Irish missionaries were evangelizing in Northumberland. The missionaries' main base...
From discovering the drama of the Giant’s Causeway, along the stunning Causeway Coastal Route to discovering the legend of the RMS Titanic in her birthplace of Belfastand climbing the highest peaks...
