(1) Finally, the theory of the madness of the masses (Massenwahntheorie) stated by Broch--a double madness, of fragmentation, on the one hand, and of aberration and paranoia of power, on the other--shows a universally valid analysis in which the particular, recurrent tragic model of our culture inscribes itself.
(2) Whole settlements, complete with livestock could have retreated to these brochs at times of Norse attacks from the sea.
(3) Interestingly, coins found at the site featuring Henry II, Edward I, James VI (and I), George II and George III suggest that the broch was occupied until the 18th century.
(4) The Glenelg Brochs to Suardalan Photograph: Alamy Distance 8¾ miles Start Dun Telve Broch near Glenelg Grid Ref: NG829174 Further information and maps Nothing can quite prepare you for the power of these immense and ancient structures.
(5) I also learned to read: Cervantes and the chroniclers of the Indies and Broch and Musil.
(6) There is an issue related to making sure that the quality of education is just as good as the one we have here in Norway,” Cecilie Broch Knutsen, rector of Oslo’s School of Fine Arts, told Norway’s public broadcaster NRK, in comments translated by artnet news .
(7) This model is to be identified with Massenwahntheorie VII, i.e., as a prolongation of the prodigious work carried out by Broch.
(8) Opening times vary, call for details; further information at skyeecomuseum.co.uk , Dun Beag, Struan Dun Beag, one of Skye's best-preserved brochs.
(9) This is also the idea of Hermann Broch, and has been inherited by Milan Kundera and myself.
(10) A couple of miles from the house I stayed in on the island of Rousay, there's the ruin of an iron age broch , or fortified dwelling, and beyond this there's a Neolithic chamber tomb, Midhowe, that's dated to the third millennium BCE.
(11) Photograph: Alamy Dun Beag, near Struan, is one of Skye's best-preserved brochs.
(12) After exploring the brochs this walk wanders further up the glen, eventually reaching a more modest structure, Suardalan bothy , now used as a walker's shelter and a welcome rest spot on open and exposed terrain.
(13) This bronze age broch (drystone tower) occupies a natural vantage point guarding the entrance to Loch Duich.
(14) In the summer there's also the Potting Shed cafe in a lovely old walled garden and, at the campsite, the Flower Tunnel Cafe and Broch Bar – in a plant-strewn polytunnel.
Croche
Definition:
(n.) A little bud or knob at the top of a deer's antler.