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Back to SearchMichael Davitt, Land League Founder
In this episode: Nationalist Michael Davitt and how he inspired reform movements around the world; the aristocrat who became a champion of Catholic e…
7 months, 1 week ago
Best of February Books
In this episode, the 125th anniversary of the birth of Brendan Bracken, the Irish born adventurer who became Winston Churchill's greatest supporter, …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
America's Infamous Traitor, Benedict Arnold
We're looking at the life and legacy of one of the American Revolution's greatest villains, Benedict Arnold, and we'll find out how his name became s…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Plough And The Stars: 100 Years On
In this episode, we find out about the first staging of Seán O'Casey's play The Plough and The Stars 100 years ago and why it provoked such furious d…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Ancient Egypt's Innovation
In this episode, we're finding out about the making of Ancient Egypt - the makers, materials, and remarkable innovations of one of the most iconic ci…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
David Bowie
10 years on from David Bowie's death, we reflect on the life and music of one of the most influential cultural figures of our age, and assess his rem…
8 months ago
1066 and The Norman Conquest
In this episode, we're going back to 1066 as we debate the Norman Conquest and what it meant for England and indeed Ireland.
Featuring: · Prof Judith…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Best of January Books
In this episode: The History of the DPP with UCD's Niamh Howlin; Siege in Ireland, 1641-53, by Pádraig Lenihan; and Irish Food History: A Companion, …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Celebrating Jane Austen at 250
Marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, we'll discuss her life and legacy. Featuring: Lizzie Dunford, director of the Jane Austen …
9 months, 1 week ago
The Anglo-Irish Agreement: 40 Years On
Featuring: Dáithí O'Ceallaigh, former Irish diplomat who served as Irish Ambassador in London, involved in framing and operating the agreement; Eoin …
10 months, 1 week ago