Fortress of Lugh

With the sorrowful situation unfolding at present, it is important to understand the origin of the Palestinians, as well as the conflict. The film provides a condensed history of Palestine and its people from the dawn of history through to the 1948 war. The quote of Benjamin Netanyahu was obtained from the interview conducted by Jordon Peterson, dated Dec 5, 2022. The entire interview can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OcaMRLTyGI I encourage people to watch the entire video and draw their own conclusions. SuperStickers on this video will be donated to aid organizations focused on Palestinian relief efforts. I will make a public posting when the donations are made, how much, and to what groups. My aim is to provide aid to those groups which are most active on the ground. Suggestions are welcome. Chapters 00:00 - Opening 01:36 - The First Palestinians 09:30 - The Biblical Palestinians 15:49 - Assyria, Babylon and Persia 18:10 - Greeks & Romans 29:13 - Arabs & Islam 36:24 - The Crusades 44:60 - Mamluks and Ottomans 49:54 - The Birth of Zionism 55:03 - Palestinian Nationalist Response 58:21 - Founding of Israel, War, and the Nakba 1:01:30 - Closing Remarks To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD Music used in the video: 1) The Children of the Wood - Linus Johnsson 2) Sand Dunes - Audioblocks 3) Evermore - Crypt of Insomnia 4) Arabic Prayer - Serge Quadrado 5) Dark Ambient Waters - Sufhim FXD 6) Nomads - 7) Out of This World - Risian 8) Lost in the Desert 9) Arabic Sadness - Serge Quadrado 10) Nomadic Conqueror - Yotam Agam 11) The Council of the Titans - Shahead Mostafafar 12) Legend of the Ancestors - Amit Weiner 13) The Council of the Titans 14) Ancient Stone - Crypt of Insomnia 15) Gaugamela - Audioblocks 16) Rising from the Ashes - Idokay 17) Dark Ambient Cave - Marko Maksimovic 18 Out of This World - Risian 19) Jericho At Dusk - Alon Peretz 20) Ebb and Flow - Kadir Demir 21) Mirage Song - Audioblocks 22) Hours - Patrick Sebag 23) Early - Patrick Sebag 24) Flowers - Patrick Sebag 25) Dark Ambient Cave - Marko Maksimovic 26) Rising from the Ashes - Idokay 27) The Children of the Woods - Linus Johnsson 28) Elven Song - Tilman Sillescu

A captivating overview of the origins and characteristics of the Proto-Indo-Europeans, as well as theories regarding how they managed to spread through Europe and Asia. A new theory of the origins of the language released in July 2023 is also discussed and challenged. 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - Discovery of Indo-European 07:37 - Origins of the Indo-Europeans 12:33 - Forest to Steppe 16:37 - The Early Steppe 22:16 - The Yamnaya & Corded Ware 35:13 - The Caucasus Hunter Gatherers and the New Indo-European origin theory To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Covering the origins and nature of the English people, from prehistory to the Norman Conquest and beyond. In addition to historical sources, recent genetic evidence is drawn upon to prove once and for all the origins of the English. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Chapter 1 - The Earliest Beginnings 14:45 - Chapter 2 - The Great Migration 21:02 - Chapter 3 - Hengist and Horsa 26:06 - Chapter 4 - The Genetics 33:12 - Chapter 5 - Arthur vs Beowulf 41:25 - Chapter 6 - The Vikings 51:04 - Chapter 7 - The Normans 59:27 - Chapter 8 - Conclusions To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

While Saint Patrick is best remembered as the saint who build up Christianity in Ireland, there is a darker side to some of his legends. Even in Patrick's own writings he tries to refute claims against him of violence towards non-Christians, and extortion of his flock. What is the truth about Saint Patrick? To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Memnon was a primary figure in a now lost work which was part of the Trojan War Epic. He was not infrequently depicted in art and was known for being the leader of the Aethiopians. Later Greeks and Romans equated these people, and Memnon himself, with black Africans, yet their origin is much more mysterious. Was Memnon really black? Please note that this is a mythological examination and is not related to the modern Ethiopian ethnic identity. This is in no way intended to cause offence to anyone. Solidarity with all peoples! To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

The Triskele or Triskelion is a very popular symbol, especially among those who hold a deep appreciation for ancient Celtic culture, but where did it come from and what does it mean? This video attempts to answer these question based on a review of known and confidently dated depictions. The conclusions may be a surprise. Please note that this is a purely historical examination and has nothing to do with any modern uses of the symbol. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Werewolves are a frequent feature in European folklore. From Greece to Ireland, very similar accounts are given of men and sometimes women who change into wolves. Here we examine the ancient origins of the werewolf and its significant role in the history and mythology of Europe. Contents 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Ancient bond between man and wolf 03:30 - The Meaning of Werewolf 05:10 - Earliest Werewolf 09:18 - Zeus Lycaios & Ancient Greek Wolf Rituals 16:15 - The Warrior Wolf-Pack 19:30 - Apollo the Wolf 21:36 - Becoming a Wolf 22:15 - Cuchulain and Lug Luch 24:26 - Werewolf kings To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Covering the origins and nature of the Irish people from their earliest beginnings to the modern day through archaeology, mythology and history. It is only the most brief of introductions and focuses more on origins and myth so do not expect an in-depth history, but a quick overview of some important points. Feel free to dispute specific figures. I typically went with mid-range estimates. The fact is, nobody actually knows the true figures, but they were massive and terrible. Also, unlike most of my Irish-related videos where I often try to use Old Gaelic pronunciation, I do try to use modern (Munster-ish) pronunciation throughout this video for names, though there may be some inconsistencies or errors. Obviously I am not a native speaker. I can only try my best. Contents 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - Stone Age Settlement 03:35 - Bell Beakers 07:43 - Celts 12:30 - Mythical origins 24:30 - Gaelic Society from legend to history 28:23 - Medieval Ireland & the Normans 33:43 - Beyond the Pale. Early Modern Struggle 36:04 - Henry VIII, Plantations 38:23 - Confederacy and Cromwell To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Many negative ideas about woman in the ancient past are put forward by various people purporting to follow a "Bronze Age" mentality. Yet what was the actual place of women in the Bronze Age? Were women actually as powerless in the past as some people imagine? Contents 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Gimbutas and the Neolithic Farmers 03:29 - Indo-European Female burials 05:12 - Women rule 06:15 - Heaven and Earth 09:32 - Family Structure 11:30 - Zeus saved by a woman 12:35 - Women bound the tribes 14:24 - Abduction myth & punishment 15:10 - Rights in marriage and divorce 17:40 - Women of War 25:48 - Women of Work 33:55 - Ancient Views of Women To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Thor is a very well-known god due not only to being featured in movies, but in the English days of the week. Yet despite this notoriety there has been perhaps less focus on understanding him and his function in the ancient Germanic religion. This documentary attempts to answer some of the questions surrounding Thor and help to better understand the power and meaning he holds in everyday life as well as unlocking some of the mysteries of his myths. Chapters 00:00 - The Beginnings 01:30 - The Names of Thor 02:55 - The Hammer of Thor 09:56 - Historical Worship & Powers 15:54 - Thor, Saint Olaf and the Rosette 21:00 - Thor vs Odin 23:57 - Sacrifice to Thor 25:55 - Origins of Thor 28:38 - The hidden myth concerning Thor 32:31 - The home and family of Thor 40:30 - Thor and the sun 43:30 - Thor's guise 46:05 - Thor and goats 47:20 - Thor, Loki and UtgardLoki 52:53 - Thor contests the waters and his fate To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD Some art by Ire (Images of Lug and the world tree abode) https://www.patreon.com/ireethereal/ Diana Konkina (Thor fishing for Jormundgandr) Zennith & Aurelia (Thor battling Hrungnir) Some music The One Who Is Torn Apart, Yasunori Mitsuda, Xenogears Soundtrack Omen, Yasnori Mitsuda, Xenogrears Soundtrack

Wales occupies a beautiful place within Britain, but it also has a long and storied history. This documentary explores the origins of Wales and the Welsh people (Cymru), from the late Bronze Age to the end of the medieval period, covering some of the most important events that shaped the nation of Wales. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Some of what I think are the best historical English names and their meanings. Of course there are many other great names that were not cited here. Feel free to post them below. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Saturn is best known as the God of Saturday and of the Saturnalia, a festival closely times to the Winter Solstice. Yet what is the original nature of this mysterious God? To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

What is the origin and meaning of the Christmas Tree? Commonly spread notions are debunked as the earliest accounts are examined. Ancient myths of the pine tree and its cone give us a glimpse into its original meaning. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD 00:00 The Now Global Christmas Tree 01:05 The Christmas Tree and Saturnalia 02:10 Saint Boniface and the Fir Tree Fiction 04:13 The Meaning of the Pine and Fir in Greek and Roman Paganism 06:15 Cistercian Order and the Laurel Cutting 07:26 Earliest Representation in Turckheim 08:02 First mention of a real Christmas Tree - The Guild of the Blackheads 09:29 Ancient German Roots 12:49 Not the World Tree

People have long wondered who built Stonehenge. Using recent genetic findings and archaeological analysis I build a case for who were the most probable creators of the final stage of the site which has captured the imagination of millions. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD 00:00 Intro 00:50 Opening 01:21 Earliest Period 02:12 The Neolithic Farmers 03:56 Based on Wood? 05:12 Dating Stonehenge 08:35 The Beaker People 10:38 Bowman burial secrets 13:38 Mixing it up 16:20 Two Possibilities for Stonehenge 18:38 Pots are not actually people 20:40 Sky Burials at Seahenge 23:35 2500 BC 25:50 Germany's Henge 27:30 Woodhenge: Posts or Palace? 29:40 Tara - the henge of the high king 30:45 Last gasp or power flex? 32:00 Orkney - Neolithic Male Bastion 35:04 Mine that copper! 36:13 Conclusion Sources Used The Beaker phenomenon and the genomic transformation of northwest Europe: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5973796/ Stonehenge's Continental Cousin: https://www.archaeology.org/issues/411-2101/letter-from/9295-germany-woodhenge The ring sanctuary of Pömmelte, Germany: a monumental, multi-layered metaphor of the late third millennium BC: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/ring-sanctuary-of-pommelte-germany-a-monumental-multilayered-metaphor-of-the-late-third-millennium-bc/583BE3828E1DB4B638F6E34F96B18125 Dynamic changes in genomic and social structures in third millennium BCE central Europe https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abi6941 Bell Beakers and Mycenaeans from Yamnaya; Corded Ware from the forest steppe https://indo-european.eu/2019/09/bell-beakers-and-mycenaeans-from-yamnaya-corded-ware-from-the-forest-steppe/ The prestige of warriors: Bell Beaker archers’ equipment in Central Europe https://journals.openedition.org/pm/2167 Kinship and social organization in Copper Age Europe. A cross-disciplinary analysis of archaeology, DNA, isotopes, and anthropology from two Bell Beaker cemeteries https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0241278 How was Bell Beaker economy related to Corded Ware and Early Bronze Age lifestyles? Archaeological, botanical and palynological evidence from the Hegau, Western Lake Constance region https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259903141_How_was_Bell_Beaker_economy_related_to_Corded_Ware_and_Early_Bronze_Age_lifestyles_Archaeological_botanical_and_palynological_evidence_from_the_Hegau_Western_Lake_Constance_region Finding the origins of the first farmers https://archaeology.co.uk/articles/news/finding-the-origins-of-the-first-farmers.htm Beakers in Britain. The Beaker package reviewed https://journals.openedition.org/pm/2286 THE ARRIVAL OF THE BELL BEAKER SET IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND https://www.academia.edu/24957136/THE_ARRIVAL_OF_THE_BELL_BEAKER_SET_IN_BRITAIN_AND_IRELAND Uncovering Neolithic and Early Bronze Age landscapes: new data from southwestern Poland https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284551815_Uncovering_Neolithic_and_Early_Bronze_Age_landscapes_new_data_from_southwestern_Poland Embracing Bell Beaker Adopting new ideas and objects across Europe during the later 3rd millennium BC https://www.academia.edu/40365630/Embracing_Bell_Beaker_Adopting_new_ideas_and_objects_across_Europe_during_the_later_3rd_millennium_BC_c_2600_2000_BC_ The Amesbury Archer and the Boscombe Bowmen: Chronology and the radiocarbon dating programme https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311923483_Chronology_and_the_radiocarbon_dating_programme The Boscombe Bowmen https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/our-work/boscombe-bowmen The world recreated: redating Silbury Hill in its monumental landscape The return of the Beaker folk? Rethinking migration and population change in British prehistory https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/return-of-the-beaker-folk-rethinking-migration-and-population-change-in-british-prehistory/ABF13307796A0476353FA8D2DA38A21A Ancient DNA at the edge of the world: Continental immigration and the persistence of Neolithic male lineages in Bronze Age Orkney https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2108001119 Who was buried at Stonehenge? https://www.researchgate.net/publication/30054512_Who_Was_Buried_at_Stonehenge The age of Stonehenge https://dro.dur.ac.uk/5811/1/5811.pdf

Trolls play a large role in myth and folklore, but what really are they? This documentary explores the nature of trolls and jotnar in the oldest sources for Germanic mythology to try and answer this important question. One thing is certain: they are much more than monsters. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD 00:00 Opening 01:18 Etymology of Troll 02:10 Thor & Taranis 02:55 Thurs, Eoten & Jotun 03:42 Description of a Troll in medieval sources 04:30 Fenrir's Progeny 06:04 Children of Angrboða & Loki 07:02 Ymir - The first Jotun 08:35 Bolthorn & Ysbaddaden 09:28 Loki's Children 10:50 Jörmungandr, Fenrir & Hel 11:53 Troll fashion 12:48 the wolf-like troll 13:37 The Volsungs Wolf Shape 15:25 The trolls of the mind 18:20 How to trick a Giant 19:23 The Mind of Mimir 20:44 Thor - Charioteer of the Mind 22:10 Home of the Giants 23:18 Hrungnir 26:00 Geirröðr & the water trolls 29:22 Beowulf and Grendel the Troll 30:16 Trolls as evil spirits

The Hungarians, or Magyars, have a very unique language and origin which has long been debated. With the most recent genetic studies together with medieval legends and archaeology, the real origins of the Magyars are explored. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD 0:00 Intro 0:59 Name 3:10 Indo-European Contact 4:34 Hungarian Conqueror Genetics 7:00 Scythian Magyars 9:33 Founding Myth 11:54 Material Culture 15:48 Herodotus & Location 19:42: Islamic Accounts of Location 24:00 Ancient Myth of the Kerch Strait & Crimea

Across Europe are various tales of gods and heroes entering the underworld. Often this is to obtain knowledge, power, or a woman. Some of these myths, such as Odin and Gwydion, are summarized, discussed and compared. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Analysis of some of the themes present in Lord of the Rings, and whether the story is influenced more by Pagan mythology, primarily Germanic, or Christianity. These are only my personal opinions. I am not a Tolkien scholar and my views may differ from others. Images used in the cover and throughout the video are from the films and utilized under fair use. All rights belong to their proper rights holders. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

A brief history of the origin of the Scots ethnic group and its changes over time. Gaelic names are pronounced in OLD GAELIC. This is to show the clear link between the English version of names and their Old Gaelic origins. Modern Gaelic has changed in its pronunciation, modern Irish to an even greater degree. Also note that there is no intent to promote a "pure" Scot, but to demonstrate the core origins and original language. Ethnicity is an evolving thing, as the video shows. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Crom Dubh/Cruach is known in folktales relating to Lughnasadh. How does Crom relate to Lughnasadh, and even the thunder god, Taranis? Looking at myth and archaeology the true nature of this god comes to light. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

The Greatfather of the Gaelic gods examined in detail, drawing from all available primary sources. Challenges some widespread views of the god while fleshing out his nature through sources and comparisons, some potentially made by the medieval Gaels themselves. Pronunciation used is Old Gaelic or Modern Scottish Gaelic. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

An examination of the meaning of "heaven" through Indo-European etymology. Through it, glimpses of a truly ancient worldview can be seen. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

A close examination of dwarves in Germanic mythology and folklore reveals some surprising results. Sleep, dreams, spirits and elves loom large. Are you prepared to descend into the mists of their realm to discover the truth? To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD

Ancient views on the sacred kingship, war, ethics, life and death presented through collected readings of ancient and medieval texts. Significant is that a comparison of both Celtic and Homeric Greek views on kingship appear identical. Many other similar concepts are promoted, especially truth. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=Conlaochswell%40gmail.com&item_name=My+Site&currency_code=USD