386. The Picts: Scotland’s Tattooed Warriors (Ep 4)
About this episode
The episode explores the history and mysteries of the Picts, featuring insights from Professor Gordon Noble.
Who were the mysterious peoples who ruled parts of Scotland for 500 years? What is the true origin of the Loch Ness Monster? Is there a secret code behind the Pictish carved stones? What do recent excavations at Rhynie tell us about the Picts? William and Anita are joined by Professor Gordon Noble, Director of the Northern Picts Project and co-author of Picts: Scourge of Rome, Rulers of the North, to uncover the hidden world of the Picts. Summer sale is here: get an annual Empire Club membership for an extra 20% off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, early-access, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott Editor: Bruno Di Castri Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: William, Anita
Guest: Professor Gordon Noble
Topics covered
- Picts
- Scottish history
- Loch Ness Monster
- archaeology
- Pictish stones
- ancient warriors
Keywords
- Picts
- Scotland
- Loch Ness Monster
- Pictish stones
- archaeology
- history
- warriors
Sponsors
Empire Club
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Northern Picts Project, Goalhanger Podcasts, Empire Club
Books & works: Picts: Scourge of Rome, Rulers of the North
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