The idea of performance has become increasingly interesting to archaeological inquiry. Performance is a significant part of social activity and examining the remnant structures and materials of a culture provides a context from which we may infer the rituals that shaped daily life. The material culture of a society may explain how an individual or individuals maintained and manipulated social organization. This week Dr. Pam Crabtree joins us to talk about Dún Ailinne, a large ceremonial Irish Iron Age site. She has conducted extensive research at Dún Ailinne exploring the importance of “Royal
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