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Ed Whelan

My name is Edward Whelan and I graduated with a PhD in history in 2008. Between 2010-2012 I worked in the Limerick City Archives. I have written a book and several peer reviewed journal articles. At present I am a full-time freelance writer and researcher and live in Gillogue, County Clare.

I am from Limerick in the Republic of Ireland. I have a lifelong love of history and have been fascinated by the subject from an early age. I attended the University of Maynooth 2003-2008 and studied history and classical studies. I obtained a BA from Maynooth and was admitted to the History PhD program. Based on my BA results I was awarded two scholarships and during my post-graduate studies I worked as a tutor.

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Cordoba, Spain Skyline Source: SeanPavonePhoto/ Adobe Stock

6 June, 2020 - 13:51 Ed Whelan

The Roman Bridge of Cordoba that Transported Armies, and Spans Time

Ancient structures often tell us a great deal about the history of a region or country. They reveal what materials were available, the culture and beliefs of the people, and which nations, if any,...

Italian Medieval Village Fabbriche di Careggine emerges from under Lake Vagli. Source: Public domain

5 June, 2020 - 22:58 Ed Whelan

Sunken Italian Medieval Village May Rise Once Again

An Italian medieval village , that has been underwater since the 1940s, may soon reappear from the depths of Lake Vagli. It is reported that there are now plans to drain the man-made lake which would...

1,500-year-old Perfect Wooden Saddle of Rouran Warrior Found

3 June, 2020 - 22:56 Ed Whelan

1,500-year-old Perfect Wooden Saddle of Rouran Warrior Found

Archaeologists have found a very rare wooden saddle in Mongolia, from over 1,500 years ago. It was found in a cave burial with other artifacts and the remains of a horse. This saddle came from a...

The Arch and Rotunda, Remains of a Vast Palace Complex Built by Galerius

3 June, 2020 - 02:02 Ed Whelan

The Arch and Rotunda, Remains of a Vast Palace Complex Built by Galerius

One thing gastronomists, sun worshipers and historians can agree on is that Greece has more than a little of something for everyone. Regarded as the birthplace of democracy and the cradle of Western...

AI Technology Used to Recreate the Face of Biblical Pharaoh

2 June, 2020 - 22:55 Ed Whelan

AI Technology Used to Recreate the Face of Biblical Pharaoh

Technology is changing almost every aspect of our lives. It is also transforming how we understand and relate to our past and heritage. A new initiative, ‘My Colorful Past’ is using facial...

Trials of Germany’s Impregnable Königstein Fortress

2 June, 2020 - 01:33 Ed Whelan

Trials of Germany’s Impregnable Königstein Fortress

Due to its turbulent history, Germany has many impressive military fortresses. One of the best known and most spectacular is the Königstein Fortress, located in the free state of Saxony Switzerland...

2300-year-old Anchor Devoted to Goddess of Love Hauled Up

31 May, 2020 - 18:56 Ed Whelan

2300-year-old Anchor Devoted to Goddess of Love Hauled Up

Marine archaeologists have made many important ancient discoveries in the Mediterranean and now an Italian team have uncovered an anchor at the bottom of the sea. It is 2,300 years old and it is...

Ancient Swan Pot Yields Mystery Liquid in Chinese Tomb

30 May, 2020 - 17:10 Ed Whelan

Ancient Swan Pot Yields Mystery Liquid in Chinese Tomb

In China, archaeologists have found a mysterious liquid in a bronze pot discovered in a Chinese tomb. The pot is in the shape of a swan and it contains an unknown substance that is over 2000 years...

When the couple removed the floor, they discovered a Viking grave. Source: Nordland County.

29 May, 2020 - 22:57 Ed Whelan

Viking Grave Found Under the Floorboards of a Home in Norway

A Norwegian couple made an unusual historic discovery during renovations of their home. First they found a number of Viking era artifacts, and then archaeologists declared that they had found a...

Part of the alleged SS officer’s diary (WhatsNews2Day) and representation of Nazi gold. (YouTube Screenshot)

28 May, 2020 - 22:44 Ed Whelan

SS Diary Could Reveal the Location of Tons of Nazi Gold in Poland

A diary that was allegedly written by an SS officer in the dying days of WWII may lead to the discovery of a treasure of Nazi gold that is worth over one billion dollars. The document purports to...

Roman mosaic floor unearthed in Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy . Source: Comune di Negrar di Valpolicella

28 May, 2020 - 13:57 Ed Whelan

Pristine Roman Mosaic Floor Found Under Vineyard In Italy

In Italy, archaeologists, have unearthed a beautiful and perfectly preserved Roman mosaic floor. Experts found the decorated floor, under a vineyard. The pristine condition of the mosaic has amazed...

Rendering of bison in Niaux Cave Source: Valette, C / CC BY ND 2.0

28 May, 2020 - 01:46 Ed Whelan

Follow Ancient Footsteps to the Famous Rock Art of Niaux Cave

France is famous for its beautiful scenery, historic cities, and of course, wine. The country also has many spectacular cave systems such as the Bournillon Cave which has the highest cave opening in...

Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Source: Heartland Arts / Adobe Stock

27 May, 2020 - 01:47 Ed Whelan

Sweetheart Abbey, a Shrine to a Beautiful Scottish Love Story

Scotland is a picturesque and historic land and the country has a long history with many celebrated landmarks. Sweetheart Abbey, a monastery built in Middle Ages is now in ruins but still remarkable...

Human remains found at the excavation site at the medieval cemetery in Petriplatz, Berlin. Source: Ausgrabung Petriplatz

26 May, 2020 - 18:46 Ed Whelan

Mass Medieval Cemetery Sheds Light on Berlin’s Brutal Birth

In Berlin , a historic medieval cemetery has been excavated which reveals that medieval people’s lives were blighted by hunger, disease, and extreme violence. Many of the human remains show signs of...

Assortment of the Aboriginal rock art found at the Yilbilinji site in Limmen National Park, Australia. Source: L.M. Brady / Antiquity Publications Ltd

26 May, 2020 - 00:15 Ed Whelan

Study Reveals Rare Aboriginal Rock Art’s Link With Sorcery and Magic

In Australia , a team of researchers have made some dramatic new findings regarding one of the world’s most important rock art assemblages. This Aboriginal rock art is among the very few examples of...

Clay plate discovered in Tell Jemmeh, Israel. Source: Emil Elgem / IAA.

25 May, 2020 - 19:03 Ed Whelan

Clay Plate Shows Brutality of War in Ancient Near East

In Israel , a six year-old boy has made an amazing discovery in the desert. He found a 3,500 year-old clay plate, that shows the brutal aftermath of a conflict in the region during the Bronze Age ...

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