StoneLore Podcast

Join Jonathan as he welcomes international guests to journey through history and time – discovering and recovering the fables, myths, and legends of ancient stones and stones of strength.

StoneLore Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Jonathan "Wulfgar" Shears, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jonathan "Wulfgar" Shears hosts StoneLore Podcast, a history show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Clach Fear Alba

  Aug 1, 202647 minS2

  Can a stone make a man? In 2011, while working on a construction site in Scotland, my guest Martin Jancsics ( @thestoneman265 ) found a large stone that he took home simply to train with it, never imagining it would lead him into the world of Scotland's historic lifting stones. That one discovery introduced him to legendary stone historian Peter Martin and ultimately helped make Martin one of the leading voices preserving Scotland's stonelifting tradition. Today, that same stone named Clach Fear Alba, has crossed the Atlantic to begin a new chapter in America. Before sending it overseas, Martin completed an incredible challenge, lifting the 266 lb stone 1,000 times in 14 weeks. In this episode, we talk about the remarkable story behind the stone, the tradition it represents, and why Martin believes lifting a stone can build far more than strength. Sit back and enjoy as we have at it discussing all things CLACH FEAR ALBA. Stonelifting: An Ancient Test of Strength Revived By Martin Jancsics/Dr. Bill Crawford Strength: A Life Changing Adventure By Martin Jancsics BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW OUR SHOW ​​ https://pod.link/1772997849

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  Episode #6

  Ogham Stones

  Jun 1, 202644 minS2

  <p>Were you aware that at the start of the Medieval period, a new alphabet emerged apart from the Latin alphabet by the name of Ogham? Ogham has a very unique and primitive style and can be seen on ancient stones all over Ireland’s countryside, especially in the southwest. Joining me to discuss this topic is Irish historian and tour guide Tony Corcoran, owner of Wild Irish Tours (@wild_irish_tours).</p><p>Tony breaks down how Ogham was written and read, what these ancient inscriptions reveal about land ownership, the role monks played in preserving Ogham knowledge, and th...

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  Episode #5

  Omphalos Stone

  May 1, 202640 minS2

  <p>Delphi was revered as the spiritual center of the ancient Greek world, marked by the enigmatic Omphalos Stone. Said to be either the stone swallowed by Kronos and later cast back out, or a marker placed by Zeus after his eagles identified the center of the cosmos, the Omphalos represented far more than a geographic midpoint. But beyond its symbolism, could this mysterious stone possibly be a device used by the Pythia to communicate with the Greek gods?</p><p>Returning guest, author and historian Tom Billinge (@waryoga) joins me to examine the mythology surrounding the site, where the...

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  Episode #4

  Aberlemno Kirkyard Stone

  Apr 1, 202632 minS2

  <p>The Picts were an ancient people who lived in what is now Scotland between the 3rd and 9th centuries. With no written records of their own, the Picts remain one of history’s most mysterious cultures. Known to us only through Roman accounts, archaeology, and their ornately carved stones, what stories did they leave behind?</p><p>My guest, author and historian Graeme Johncock (@scotlands_stories) joins me to examine the Aberlemno Kirkyard Stone, one of the most unique Pictish stones that we have today. Graeme explains the meaning behind its symbolic designs and early Christian imagery to a dr...

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  Episode #3

  Norwegian Lifting Stones

  Feb 28, 202619 minS2

  <p>In Part Two of my conversation with Knut Einar Skår (@knuteinarskar), we uncover even more hidden lifting stones scattered across the Norwegian landscape. Knut opens up his private research map, revealing dozens of stones not yet published on his website. Drawing from Norway’s National Library archives, obscure local history books, and word-of-mouth discoveries, he shares stories of the following: legendary giant Sterke Nils, churchyard lifting traditions tied to community gatherings, and even a forgotten farm stone rediscovered in a family garden. </p><p>This conversation highlights both the depth of Norway’s strength heritage and the urgent need t...

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