A Multimedia Exploration of the Story of Vulcan, Blending Film, Poetry, Sound, Music, Art and Science

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Words

Poetry and Process for Cradle of Fire

Having written the first three poems, I realised one of the challenges as a writer is conveying the complex story of Vulcan using minimal text that will be appropriate for...

28 July 2024

Mythology

Vulcan as a Symbol of Sheffield

For this post, I’m grateful to have had access to a copy of a small booklet written by Sylvia Pybus entitled Vulcan: From Mount Olympus to Sheffield, published in 1997...

18 July 2024

Geology & Climate

Volcanic Activity and Geology

With moves to end the use of fossil fuels and coal mining, concern over carbon emissions, extraction of earth resources, and climate change impacts has brought earth sciences to the...

27 June 2024

Mythology

Cradle of Fire’s Inspiration

The story of Vulcan – god of fire, furnaces and volcanoes – is rich with incredible visual and story-telling possibilities. As my knowledge of the myth grows, that intersection with...

10 June 2024

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