demostravius2
demostravius2 t1_je04xv3 wrote
Reply to comment by thefrostmakesaflower in Oldest tartan found to date back to 16th Century - A scrap of fabric found in a Highland peat bog 40 years ago is likely to be the oldest tartan ever discovered in Scotland, new tests have established. by ArtOak
Culture can come from external sources. English the language is part of Irish culture, for example. Most cultures are heavily influenced by external sources.
demostravius2 t1_je020hz wrote
Reply to comment by thefrostmakesaflower in Oldest tartan found to date back to 16th Century - A scrap of fabric found in a Highland peat bog 40 years ago is likely to be the oldest tartan ever discovered in Scotland, new tests have established. by ArtOak
I'm not pretending they are as integral as to Scotland, but why also pretend they don't play any role? The Saffron Kilt is still part of some dress uniforms, and there was a period in Ireland where they gained popularity as pro-Gaelic symbolism.
Sure, Americans like to blow things wildy out of proportion, but don't let plastic paddies dull your own history.
demostravius2 t1_jdzxzmh wrote
Reply to comment by thefrostmakesaflower in Oldest tartan found to date back to 16th Century - A scrap of fabric found in a Highland peat bog 40 years ago is likely to be the oldest tartan ever discovered in Scotland, new tests have established. by ArtOak
Kilts historically have been worn in Ireland as well...
demostravius2 t1_jdzwwze wrote
Reply to comment by TheDwarvenGuy in Oldest tartan found to date back to 16th Century - A scrap of fabric found in a Highland peat bog 40 years ago is likely to be the oldest tartan ever discovered in Scotland, new tests have established. by ArtOak
Interestingly, there is actually a horned helmet in one of the museums I visited in Copenhagen.
demostravius2 t1_jdzvhp0 wrote
Reply to comment by FirstChurchOfBrutus in Oldest tartan found to date back to 16th Century - A scrap of fabric found in a Highland peat bog 40 years ago is likely to be the oldest tartan ever discovered in Scotland, new tests have established. by ArtOak
Nonsense, everyone knows all Englishman are either evil and cunning or bumbling and useless!
demostravius2 t1_ja6x2ix wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL a year after the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the English sent their own Armada to Spain, leading to similar losses of ships and men, and an ignominious English defeat by malektewaus
It was an invasion force, they were not sailing over for scones.
A large invasion force landing would have opened a beachhead, allowing more troops to be shipped over from the Netherlands.
demostravius2 t1_ja6wlew wrote
Reply to comment by vibrant_crab in TIL a year after the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the English sent their own Armada to Spain, leading to similar losses of ships and men, and an ignominious English defeat by malektewaus
Tbf one was a great victory, saving the country from subjugation and lot's of death.
The other was a waste of money, and ultimately not important.
I do find it funny we just skim past it though.
demostravius2 t1_je084w3 wrote
Reply to comment by thefrostmakesaflower in Oldest tartan found to date back to 16th Century - A scrap of fabric found in a Highland peat bog 40 years ago is likely to be the oldest tartan ever discovered in Scotland, new tests have established. by ArtOak
Well, I don't want to push an argument, so enjoy the rest of your day!