10:30 AM - Noon CST (GMT-5)
Presented by Professor Thomas Finan, Saint Louis University
Free and open to the public, but registration is required
Free and open to the public, but registration is required
The medieval era (The Middle Ages or Dark Ages) began around 476 CE and spanned nearly 1,000 years. We will explore how the medieval Irish established and documented the ancestry and heraldry we pursue today. Many source records remain accessible, including textual documents, maps, and landscape information.
Dr Thomas Finan is a professor of medieval history and archaeology at Saint Louis University, and the author/editor of many books and academic articles relating to medieval Ireland. He has been the director of the Lough Key archaeological project for over 20 years. This "dig" in County Roscommon on Castle Island examines the site of a medieval castle (of the MacDermot lords of Moylurg), unearthing mysteries of 13th century rural Ireland. The University of Minnesota - Morris has also partnered in this project.
A proud descendent of Roscommon Irish, Dr. Finan is also active in several digital projects analyzing collections of medieval genealogical material.
Audience level: all
Register here:
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/medieval-irish
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/medieval-irish
You can reach the IGSI Education team at Education@IrishGenealogical.org
