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Inspired by History ?

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  Posted by Ready, Aye Ready (U3842817) on Tuesday, 4th July 2006

  When I began my archaeology studies last year I was introduced for the first time to the incomparable Neolithic treasure trove that is Orkney.
  
  When I began I was quite unsure what I would like to do with my studies but having seen Maes Howe for the first time I was struck at how utterly complex our ancestors were and I am pretty certain that I would like to devote my time trying to uncovering more about these people.
  
  I began the cannibalism thread because I felt the necessity to protect the heritage of these amazing people.
  
  Has anyone else ever encountered a find/site that has also inspired them into devoting a significant amount of their time/study?
  

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  Posted by an ex-nordmann - it has ceased to exist (U3472955) on Monday, 10th July 2006

  Knowth in Ireland caused me to question much of the accepted theory that surrounded (and still surrounds) Newgrange (SΓ­ na BhrΓΊ) and the whole understanding of pre-Celtic existence on the island. In its unreconstructed state (the 'assembly' of Newgrange by 1960s archaeologists funded by the state has been rightly queried and challenged) and with the emphasis removed from the astronomical associations 'enjoyed' by its more illustrious neighbour the whole passage-grave network seemed all the more impressive for its sheer complexity and its unbelievably large extent. It raised interesting questions about the society that had created it 5,000 years ago, and how an apparent bunch of technological dullards such as the Celts could have gained a supremacy on the island afterwards in the face of such a technically competent and obviously successful and socially organised indigenous population. That of course got me into the whole issue of who exactly were the people who had such an advanced civilisation compared to their successors, and then who indeed were the so-called Celts who supplanted them.
  
  The beautiful artwork inscribed on the stones as they were unearthed was simply a fantastic bonus in the whole experience.

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  Posted by widget (U2260877) on Tuesday, 11th July 2006

  Hi there
  I'm about to start a degree in heritage studies and have found my local Tattershall Castle fascinating in many ways, but mainly because of the amount of graffiti! I just love reading graffiti from 3 or 400 years ago!

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