Irish History Podcast

A podcast by Fin Dwyer - Wednesdays

Wednesdays

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History

395 Episodes

  1. Why Was Life Expectancy So Low in Ireland Until 1900?

    Published: 11/20/2024

  2. 1719: The Irish Rescue of the Polish Princess Bride

    Published: 11/12/2024

  3. Societal Collapse: Did It Happen in Irish History?

    Published: 11/6/2024

  4. Your Prehistoric Ancestors: More Sophisticated than you think!

    Published: 10/23/2024

  5. Stigma, Famine & Emigration: A History of Mental Health in Ireland

    Published: 10/16/2024

  6. The Dirtiest City in Europe? Why Did Typhoid Thrive in Victorian Dublin?

    Published: 10/9/2024

  7. Emily Anderson: The Forgotten Irish Woman of Bletchley Park

    Published: 10/2/2024

  8. The Making of a Ghost Town - The Rise and Fall of the Irish Kings of Cotton

    Published: 9/18/2024

  9. Who was the first Irish person to cross the Atlantic Ocean?

    Published: 9/11/2024

  10. Resisting Nazi Occupation: Ireland's Forgotten World War II Heroes

    Published: 9/4/2024

  11. Ireland in World War II: Neutrality, Nazi Collaborators or Secret Allies?

    Published: 8/28/2024

  12. The Mystery Nazi Flight to Ireland - Who was really on board?

    Published: 8/21/2024

  13. Exploring a 5,000 year old Tomb

    Published: 8/14/2024

  14. The History of Guinness Explained: A more controversial beer than you think!

    Published: 8/7/2024

  15. Sex Magic, Divorce & Inforcing the Patriarchy - Brehon Law Explained [Classic Re-Release]

    Published: 7/31/2024

  16. 1324: Ireland’s First Witchcraft Trial

    Published: 7/17/2024

  17. Bonus: Legends of the Past - The History Behind Mythology (with Blindboy)

    Published: 7/6/2024

  18. Three Days in July Part III - The Hidden War, British Psy-Ops & The Troubles

    Published: 7/2/2024

  19. Three Days in July Part II: The Battle of the Falls

    Published: 6/25/2024

  20. Three Days in July Part I: A Forgotten Victim of The Troubles

    Published: 6/18/2024

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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all.Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of captivating stories. Major multi-part series have explored the Great Famine, the Norman Invasion, and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for standalone episodes, there are lots of great interviews with leading Irish historians covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders!Why not start with 'Three Days in July', an acclaimed mini-series from the summer of 2024. It explores the early years of the Troubles and the forgotten story of a young Londoner who was shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1970. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.