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Interview on Red Ice Radio - Anglo Saxon Paganism

Tom explains his motivation for creating a film that is meant to contribute to the identity and dignity of the people of today. We discuss the phenomenon of our disenchanted youth, many of whom amble on meaningless paths with no connections to ancestral roots or culture. Tom describes how his youth spent growing up in the countryside of England shaped his passion for preserving the history of the Anglo-Saxons who founded his country. We look at the nature-based, pre-Christian pagan traditions of Europe that could not be shed with its shift to the imported Christian theological perspective. Then, Tom speaks about various locations of rich history depicted in the film and he gives examples of the deep connectivity that existed between all of the European countries in pagan times. In the second segment, we consider the modern issue of lack of cognizance of history and identification with the land. Tom illustrates treasures of extraordinary artifacts from medieval times found in the area of Sutton Hoo that represent the true richness and advanced nature of the early Anglo-Saxon cultures. Later, we discuss the process of industrialization and the enclosure movement that has forced people off their lands and uprooted Western civilization. Tom talks about the inspiration of J.R.R. Tolkien that has helped to restore a sense of folklore to a world that is craving a shared appreciation of spirituality, simplicity and tradition. We emphasize the importance of learning about and respecting our ancestors in order to exist with dignity and value, and also how we can shine a light on the distorted history and compulsory shame that has been drilled into our heads through academia. At the end, Tom gives us a lesson on ancient sacrificial rituals that were practiced in order to show gratitude to the gods.

Listen to the interview on Red Ice TV website

Interview about From Runes to Ruins on IQRA TV

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Interview with Director Tom Rowsell

An interview i did on Northern Runes Radio about my upcoming documentary film From Runes to Ruins

Runes and Ambient Synth Music

This is a video made by Thomas Rowsell, showing the progression of the rock carving tradition in Sweden from 1800BC - 1100AD. Beginning with the rock carvings at Tanum, moving to the Järsberg runestone from the migration era, written in the elder futharc. Then the famous Sparlösa runestone with a runic curse carved by pagan Vikings, and finishing with three Roman Catholic rune stones from the conversion era.

The music is by Andrew Weis whose moody synth music is also used in the soundtrack for From Runes to Ruins

From Runes to Ruins Website

Welcome to the official site for From Runes to Ruins, a documentary about Anglo-Saxon paganism to be released in 2014. The film is independently produced and has not yet aquired distribution or broadcasting. email: survivethejive@protonmail.com if you would like a press pack or more information.


At this stage we are making the final adjustments to the assemble edit but have yet to record the narration. The final stages should be completed in March 2014 and we will then be submitting the film to broadcasters and film festivals. Please spread the word if you are interested, like us on facebook and keep coming back here for updates. We will release a second trailer soon too.