Do you ever go somewhere, and have a strong emotional response to it, such as happiness, nostalgia or fear? Have you ever wondered why we look for meaning in places and develop stories or legends about them over time? Well these behaviours are known as a sense of place. In general, a sense of place describes our relationship with places, expressed through the tangible and intangible aspects of human life: emotions, imagination, sound, touch, smell, and personal experiences. Sense of place can be a niche yet broad term, so the aim of this podcast is to bring together the variety of disciplines & creative individuals that try to understand and explore a sense of place!
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Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
I’m pleased to welcome back writer Gareth E. Rees for round two on the podcast! This time, we explore his latest book Sunken Lands: A Journey Through Flooded Kingdoms and Lost Worlds.
Drawing on the book's central themes, Gareth and I discuss the history of flood myths and their continued relevance in the face of the climate crisis. We also chat about the often-overlooked capabilities of the past civilizations, and why modern folklore, oral storytelling, and music are so integral to keeping ancient flood mythology and folklore alive.
For more on Gareth visit:
https://twitter.com/hackneymarshman
https://bsky.app/profile/garetherees.bsky.social
http://www.unofficialbritain.com/
Gareth’s first appearance on the podcast:
The Adventure Patch Company:
A small independent business run by brothers Chris & Dom. They make retro patches that celebrate the UK’s best loved outdoor places and wildlife. Sustainability is key to Chris and Dom, and they support the rewilding project ‘Trees for life’ in Scotland. They also donate over 1% of their total revenue each year to the UK National Parks Foundation which supports work that improves, protects, and enhances National Parks and programmes that connect communities with these landscapes.
Use discount code SENSEOFPLACE at checkout for 20% all purchases!
Link here: https://adventurepatch.co.uk/?sca_ref=5712306.rLjIvt6JQb
The music played during our discussion and at the end of the episode is a track from Gareth’s album ‘Songs from the Sunken Lands’ that accompanies the book. The track is called ‘The Great Serpent’.
(Recorded April 2024)
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