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  • What makes you a heretic? Journalist Andrew Gold believes that, in an age of group-think and tribes, we need heretics - those who use unconventional wisdom to speak out against their own groups, from cancelled comedians and radical feminists to cult defectors and vigilantes hunting deviants.

    Learn from my guests how to rebel, think differently and resist social contagion. From Triggernometry's Francis Foster and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to ex-Hasidic Jew Julia Haart and gender critical atheist Richard Dawkins. These are the people living with the weight of their own community's disappointment on their shoulders.

  • The Roman Empire" is a six-part series exploring the fascinating history of one of the most influential civilizations in human history. From its mythical founding by Romulus and Remus, through the formation and expansion of the Republic, and the eventual transition to a powerful empire under Augustus, this series delves into the key events, figures, and cultural achievements that defined Rome. Listeners will journey through the golden age of Pax Romana, witness the empire's decline and fall, and discover the enduring legacy that the Roman Empire has left on modern society. Each episode offers a detailed yet accessible look at how Rome shaped the world, making this series a must-listen for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

  • Stories uncovered when researching your family tree - the unexpected stories of everyday people.

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  • An educational resource leading listeners through important milestones in history and providing a greater understanding of civilizations. Topics are tailored to the needs of IB high school students, teachers, and life-long learners.

  • In 1981, ten young men starved themselves to death in a prison on the outskirts of Belfast.
    They were all members of the Irish Republican Army, and had been protesting their right to be treated as political prisoners. Their deaths shocked the world.
    The Hunger Strikes made martyrs of the young republican men who died and were the apex of a thirty year conflict in Ireland that – by its conclusion – had claimed the lives of 3,500 people, and gained a euphemism: The Troubles. 
    The strikes also marked the moment that a little-known nationalist fringe group named Sinn Féin was catapulted from obscurity into the mainstream.
    Four decades later, Sinn Féin made history when it won the popular vote in the Ireland’s 2020 General Election and came within touching distance of taking power on both sides of the Irish border.
    Now, with the country on the eve of another election, Sinn Féin should be riding high in the polls. Instead, they are bogged down in chaos and disorder.
    Criticised for failing to come up with a coherent policy on immigration, and dogged by allegations of sexual abuse and internal cover-ups. Their election prospects look dubious, at best.
    Whatever you think of them, Sinn Féin remain one of the most consequential political movements in recent history, and, more so than any other political party, their political fortunes remain irrevocably shaped by their past.
    To understand Sinn Féin, you have to go back to their roots.
    In this limited series launching on November 22, political editor John Lee, who has been covering Sinn Féin for three decades, explores the history of the conflict that came to be known as the Troubles to understand where Sinn Féin came from, and where it might be going.
    He has spoken to key players from both sides of the Irish border, including current and former politicians, peace activists, former Provisional IRA members and ordinary civilians.
    And he has asked them all... who are Sinn Féin, really?
    Host: John Lee
    Producer: Artemis Irvine
    Assistant Producer: Sally McLennan
    Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
    Sound Design: John Scott
    Script Consultant: Liam Thompson
    Executive Producer: Bella Soames

  • Welcome to the Irish Courts Podcast. In our first series with the accompaniment of notable guests, we will explore seminal cases and key moments throughout the history and evolution of the Irish courts system.

  • We all want to make sense of this vast and messy world. From etchings on cave walls to sea charts, globes and atlases, humans have been making maps for thousands of years.

    Join historian Jerry Brotton as he explores this fascinating world of maps. In each episode, we ask our guests to unfold a map that is special to them and tell us the story behind it.

    What's Your Map? Is an Oculi Mundi exploration. To look at the maps as they are discussed, go to http://Oculi-Mundi.com

  • A relaxed journey through Roman history and mythology, hopefully with plenty of tangents, sidebars and interesting distractions along the way. Our goal- even if it ends up being unrealised- is to journey from the Theogony all the way to the fall of Constantinople in 1453 and beyond. This show is just for fun, and we hope you have fun with it too!

  • Each day, award-winning historian and author Peter Zablocki shares his research into the little-known and hidden-in-plain-sight historical curiosities you probably never heard of. All in the little time you probably do not have.

  • This series delves into the fascinating world of turkeys, exploring their rich history and cultural significance, their life cycle from egg to adulthood, and the differences between wild and domestic turkeys. It examines the role of turkeys in agriculture, ethical considerations in farming, and their environmental impact. Additionally, the series offers culinary insights, highlighting traditional and modern recipes, cooking techniques, and nutritional benefits. Finally, it investigates turkeys' portrayal in popular culture, revealing their influence on literature, media, and holiday traditions.

  • Irish Traveller, seeking answers by asking difficult questions about the colonialism of Ireland from Elizabethen Conquest 1600s & why no colonial systems changed in 1922. Irish Travellers & Settled Irish are result of English colonialism and one is last remaining ancient Gaelic culture.

    From 1922, 🇮🇪 kept the same colonial systems of oppression, Dublin was English Pale and too this day uses same colonial machines against Irish culture & the on going centuries odd persecution of Irish Travellers

    Get in touch!.

    Bernard Sweeney
    Ireland.
    Sligo.
    💚💚💚

  • Host Liz Gillis interviews this week's guest Cathy Scuffil, about a rare photograph found in the South Dublin Libraries digital archive, Source. It feature Patrick Pearse in Irish Volunteers uniform, speaking to a crowd in Dolphin's Barn.

    Hear the full story as Cathy unravels the complex tales attached to the photograph.

    ABOUT LIZ GILLIS

    Liz Gillis has a degree in Modern Irish History and specialises in the Irish Revolutionary period. She is a lecturer at Champlain College Dublin and a researcher on The History Show on RTE Radio. She has also worked as a curator on the RTE 1916 Centenary Project, as a tour guide in Kilmainham Gaol, and as historical consultant on projects including the Custom House Visitor Centre and Hyatt Centric Liberties Hotel. She is the author of several books including Revolution in Dublin: A Photographic History 1916-1923, Women of the Irish Revolution, and May 25: Burning of the Custom House 1921. She was the recipient of the Dublin City Lord Mayor’s Award in 2018 for her contribution to history and was co-organiser of the online conference to mark the centenary of the burning of the Custom House in May 1921.

    She was South Dublin County Council's Decade of Centenaries Historian in Residence.

    Liz believes in telling the national story from the local perspective and is passionate about getting people interested in history.

    ABOUT CATHY SCUFFIL

    Cathy Scuffil is Dublin City Council’s Historian in Residence for the Dublin South Central area. She is a consultant historian and tutor. As DCC Historian in Residence, Cathy established many community-based initiatives, including the multi award-winning The Liberties Weavers. Cathy has contributed to all volumes of History on Your Doorstep, co-editing two. She is currently teaching the Lord Mayor’s Certificate in Local Studies at Pearse Street Library.


    This podcast is funded by the Heritage Council's Heritage Stewardship Fund.

  • Welcome to Ballinderreen GAA’s podcast channel. These podcasts aim to preserve & celebrate the rich history and heritage of Ballinderreen GAA through the stories & experiences of past and present members (male & female). The voices in these podcasts foster a sense of community pride by showcasing the shared history and traditions of the club.This project was developed by Ballinderreen GAA One Club in association with the Heritage Office, Galway County Council. It was funded by the Heritage Council and supported by Galway County Council. This podcast series is dedicated to all the past and present members of Ballinderreen parish and its diaspora. Fáilte go cainéal podchraolta CLG Bhaile an Doirín. Tá sé mar aidhm ag na podchraoltaí seo stair agus oidhreacht shaibhir CLG Bhaile an Doirín a chaomhnú agus a cheiliúradh trí scéalta agus eispéiris na mbaill san am atá thart, chomh maith le baill an lae inniu (fir agus mná). Cothaíonn na guthanna sna podchraoltaí seo bród an phobail trí stair agus traidisiúin chomhroinnte an chlub a léiriú.Is obair de chuid Aon Chlub CLG Bhaile an Doirín an tionscadal seo, i gcomhar leis an Oifig Oidhreachta, Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe. Ba í an Chomhairle Oidhreachta a mhaoinigh é agus thacaigh Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe leis. Tá an tsraith podchraoltaí seo dírithe ar sheanbhaill agus baoill raithe ó pharóiste Bhaile an Doirín agus a dhiaspóra.

  • I recap my daily life on my lunch break, talk about historical interests. - Private Investigator of History.

  • 3,000 miles of ocean separate Ireland from the USA, but both countries share a deep and intertwined history. Links between North America and Ireland predate Columbus, stretching back over 1,000 years. Since then, Irish people have shaped the history of the United States. From Ann 'Goody' Glover, who was hanged as a witch in Boston in the 17th century, to JFK, the story of the Irish in the US is fascinating. Join historians Damian Sheils and Fin Dwyer as they join forces to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of Irish American history.


    In Season 1 Fin and Damian explore fascinating topics including

    Who was the first Irish person to cross the Atlantic?The Story of Goody Glover who was hanged as a witch in Boston.What was it like to emigrate during the Great Famine of the 1840s?How Irish people shaped the US Civil War?

    And much more...


    Subscribe and join Fin and Damian on this fascinating journey through our history.


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  • Dundalk FC: Voices of Oriel.


    A podcast featuring some of the players, managers and characters associated with Dundalk FC over the past 120 years.


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  • From The Irish Times, this miniseries tells the extraordinary forgotten stories of Irish Olympians.

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  • In the NEW SEASON 3 of Waterways through Time, historian Turtle Bunbury further explores the rich history of Ireland’s waterways. With an instinct for quirky details, Turtle turns his attention to the creation of the Grand Canal and the Royal Canal, and how they affected the evolution of the Shannon and Barrow River systems. Full of fascinating and lesser-known facts, this Season includes interviews with Gwen Wilkinson, who named her homemade boat ‘Minnot’ before setting out on her 400 km journey; Patsy Cummins, retired lockkeeper of the Grand Canal’s 29th lock; Joe Gillespie on the rebuilding of the Shannon-Erne Waterway and County Fermanagh storyteller Seamas McAnnaidh, bringing insights to writers and their influences on the water.

  • D-Day: The Longest Day and Beyond The pre-dawn darkness of June 6th, 1944, hung heavy over the choppy waters of the English Channel. Aboard thousands of ships crammed with Allied soldiers, a nervous tension crackled in the air. This was D-Day, the culmination of years of planning and sacrifice, a gamble for freedom that would rewrite the course of World War II. This article delves not only into the strategic brilliance and tactical execution of the invasion but also the human stories, technological advancements, and lasting impact of this defining moment in history. The Road to D-Day: A Logistics Marvel Operation Overlord, the code name for the Normandy invasion, was a logistical marvel. After the brutal Eastern Front stalemate, the need for a second front in Europe to relieve pressure on the Soviets was paramount. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander, shouldered the immense responsibility of planning and executing a large-scale amphibious assault against heavily fortified German defenses. Months of meticulous planning went into assembling a vast armada. Over 7,000 ships, ranging from mighty battleships to nimble landing craft, were gathered across British ports. The human component was equally staggering. Nearly 3 million troops from the United States, Great Britain, Canada, and other Allied nations trained tirelessly for the amphibious assault. Maintaining secrecy was vital. Operation Bodyguard, an elaborate deception plan, aimed to mislead the Germans about the invasion's location and timing. Fake radio traffic and inflatable tank battalions were deployed to suggest a landing attempt elsewhere, most notably near Calais, France. Individual Stories: Facing the Unknown Beyond the grand strategy, D-Day was about the courage of individual soldiers facing unimaginable challenges. Private John Miller, a young American paratrooper from the 101st Airborne Division, clutched a picture of his wife and newborn baby as he boarded the C-47 transport plane. Fear gnawed at him, but the thought of a free Europe and a future for his family fueled his resolve. Across the channel, Sergeant James Evans, a seasoned British commando, readied his squad for the assault on Gold Beach. He was a veteran of North Africa and Italy, but the scale of D-Day filled him with a sense of foreboding. Technological Advancements: Tools for Liberation The success of D-DD depended not just on strategy but also on the technological advancements employed by the Allies. Landing craft, nicknamed "Ducks," were specially designed amphibious vehicles capable of navigating rough seas and depositing troops directly onto the beaches. The ubiquitous M4 Sherman tank, though vulnerable to German artillery, provided crucial mobile firepower for the infantry. Advances in communication, with portable radios allowing for better coordination between units, proved invaluable during the chaotic landings. On the other side, the Germans relied on a network of fortified bunkers equipped with heavy weaponry, creating a formidable defensive line. Enigma, the German encryption machine, had been cracked by Allied codebreakers like Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, providing crucial intelligence about German troop movements and defensive plans. The German Perspective: A Fortress Under Siege While the Allies meticulously planned the invasion, the Germans awaited their assault with a mixture of apprehension and confidence. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, tasked with defending the Atlantic Wall, recognized the vulnerability of the French coast but faced resource constraints and internal political struggles. German intelligence, misled by Operation Bodyguard, anticipated a landing at Calais and had concentrated their armored divisions there. The initial paratrooper drops behind enemy lines caused confusion and disruption, but the sheer volume of Allied troops eventually overwhelmed the German defenses. D-Day: A Day of Valor and Sacrifice Originally planned for June 5th, the invasion was postponed due to bad weather. Finally, on a cloudy and choppy June 6th, history unfolded. Paratroopers were airdropped behind enemy lines in the pre-dawn hours, tasked with disrupting German defenses and securing crucial bridges. Gliders carrying additional troops followed shortly after, their silent descent a prelude to the coming storm. As dawn approached, Allied warships bombarded the Normandy coast in a relentless barrage, softening German defenses. Landing craft filled with infantry soldiers then approached the beaches, a daunting sight that would be immortalized in history. The landings on the five designated beaches – code-named Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword – unfolded with varying degrees of success. Utah Beach: A Surprise Victory Utah Beach, on the western flank, surprised the Germans with minimal resistance. The paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division had successfully secured key positions inland, and the German defenders were caught off guard. American troops landed relatively unscathed, establishing a foothold with minimal casualties. Omaha Beach: A Baptism by Fire However, on the eastern Omaha Beach: A Baptism by Fire (continued) Omaha Beach, code-named "Bloody Omaha" for a reason, became a scene of unimaginable carnage. Soldiers from the US 1st Infantry Division faced a literal wall of fire as they exited their landing craft. Heavy German fortifications, including pillboxes and barbed wire, rained down withering fire on the exposed troops. Obstacles like mines and underwater obstacles further hampered their progress. Casualties were staggering. Sergeant Evans, watching the unfolding horror from his landing craft on Gold Beach miles away, could only imagine the hell his American counterparts were experiencing. Corporal William James, a young soldier in the 1st Infantry Division, waded ashore amidst the chaos. Bullets whizzed past his head, and the water churned red with blood. Fear threatened to paralyze him, but the desperate cries of his wounded comrades spurred him forward. He joined other soldiers in a desperate scramble for cover behind the meager protection offered by the seawall. Hours of intense fighting ensued, with American troops slowly pushing inland under the relentless German assault. By nightfall, Omaha Beach had been secured, but the cost was immense. Thousands of Allied soldiers lay dead or wounded on the blood-soaked sand, a stark reminder of the brutality of war. Beyond the Beaches: The Fight for Liberation While the landings were a critical first step, the Battle of Normandy was far from over. The following weeks saw brutal fighting as Allied forces pushed inland against fierce German resistance. Hedgerows, dense networks of shrubs and trees, became a defining feature of the battlefield, providing cover for German defenders and slowing the Allied advance. Tanks rumbled through the French countryside, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Air support played a crucial role, with Allied bombers pounding German positions. The bravery of the French Resistance fighters, who sabotaged German infrastructure and aided Allied forces, cannot be overstated. Private Miller, having survived the harrowing parachute drop, fought alongside his fellow paratroopers to secure key objectives behind enemy lines. Their initial disorientation and scattered landings hampered their effectiveness, but their tenacity and resourcefulness proved invaluable. Sergeant Evans, leading his commando unit on Gold Beach, spearheaded the assault on a heavily fortified German position. The battle raged for hours, with heavy casualties on both sides. Eventually, through sheer determination and combined arms tactics, the British forces secured their objectives and linked up with other Allied units. The Civilian Experience: Caught in the Crossfire The invasion wasn't just about soldiers; it had a profound impact on French civilians living under Nazi occupation. Madame Dubois, a French farmer whose home overlooked Omaha Beach, witnessed the horror of the landings firsthand. German soldiers had requisitioned her farmhouse, forcing her and her family into cramped quarters. The relentless bombardment of the beach filled her with dread. As American troops finally pushed inland, her relief was tinged with sorrow at the sight of fallen soldiers and the devastation wrought by the battle. The Home Front: A Nation Holds its Breath While Allied troops fought on the beaches of Normandy, families back home anxiously awaited news. Newspapers were plastered with headlines about the invasion, and radio broadcasts crackled with updates, often incomplete and confusing. Mrs. Miller, back in the United States, clutched a telegram with shaking hands. It simply stated that her husband was "wounded, non-life-threatening." Relief washed over her, but worry gnawed at her until she received another telegram confirming his recovery. Across the country, millions of families shared similar anxieties, their lives intertwined with the unfolding drama in Europe. The Long Shadow of War: A Legacy of Liberation and Loss D-Day marked a turning point in World War II, but the victory came at a heavy cost. Over 156,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy on June 6th, and over 10,000 casualties were sustained on that day alone. The Battle of Normandy raged for weeks, with an estimated total of 240,000 Allied and German casualties. The psychological scars of war ran deep, impacting veterans on both sides for years to come. The liberation of France opened the door for the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. However, the war's devastation lingered. Rebuilding efforts took years, and the trauma of occupation left a lasting mark on French society. D-Day also ushered in the nuclear age. The use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 marked a grim escalation of warfare and a stark reminder of the potential consequences of future conflicts. Conclusion: A Beacon of Hope and Resilience D-Day stands as a testamen