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Best of November Books
In this episode: 'Mitchell - Father of the Spitfire' by Paul Beaver; 'Wolfpack' by Roger Moorhouse; and 'Summer of Fire and Blood: The German Peasant…
10 months, 1 week ago
Plato
In this episode, we look at the life, legacy and ideas of one of the most influential philosophers in human history, Plato, as we get to the heart of…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Best of October Books
Featuring: 'The First King of England: Æthelstan and the Birth of a Kingdom' by David Woodman, Professor and Fellow in History at Robinson College, U…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Orson Welles
We discuss one of the greatest figures in film history - Orson Welles - on the 40th anniversary of his death. We'll explore his genius, the myths aro…
11 months ago
Nelson and The Battle of Trafalgar
On its 220th anniversary, we're debating The Battle of Trafalgar, as we find out about strategy, sacrifice and victory on the high seas.
Featuring Dr …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Ireland and the American Revolution
On the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, we'll discuss the Irish involvement in the conflict and the impact it had on our hi…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Irish STEM Lives
We explore Ireland's journey through science, engineering, technology and mathematics over the last four centuries.
Featuring Dr Eoin Kinsella, managi…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Best of September Books
In this episode: Dublin’s Industrial Heritage by Rob Goodbody; the Voices of the Showmen exhibition at the University of Galway; The Great Reversal -…
1 year ago
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
We assess the life and legacy of US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the fifth anniversary of her death.
Featuring: Kelsi Brown Corkran, Sup…
1 year ago
Interrogating Historical Interpretation
In this episode, we're exploring how individuals experience history, and how lives are lived against the backdrop of conflict and revolutions.
Featuri…
1 year ago