
Bringing the past to life! Discover how Ireland and our world was shaped as Myles Dungan and guests explore events ranging from medieval times to the recent past. Listen live Sundays at 6pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 102 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Marc McMenamin investigates who owns Lough Foyle; then Cormac Moore and Samuel Beckton join Myles to discuss the collapse of the Boundary Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish-Americans in the Union military; and the collapse of the Boundary Commission a century agoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Shiels joins Myles to discuss the Irishmen who fought for the Union in the American Civil War; and whose stories are revealed in forgotten U.S. pension files.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ultan Courtney joins Myles to discuss the shadowy police unit that hunted Michael Collins and his men during the Irish War of Independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I have been looking forward to the new series and this is the topic-The Gaeltacht Civil Rights. Seriously? What is the production team thinking??
Most entertaining episode in quite some time and certainly better than any of the drivel that they feed to us over here in the U.S.
Well done.
Great podcast, essential weekly listening
Great podcast, essential weekly listening
I’ve been listening to this gem of a show for years. The show focuses on Irish history and the stories of Irish people both at home and abroad, but does a wonderful job showing the connections to European, American, and world history. As an American, I was surprised by how interesting and relevant these stories are to me. Myles and team always bring fascinating stories to the table, covering both large historical events but also personal, local, and little known stories. Always intriguing an... more
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This podcast offers a captivating exploration of significant historical events and figures, predominantly focusing on Irish history and its connections to broader global themes. With a range of subjects covered, from the nuanced roles of Irish soldiers in the American Civil War to the cultural dynamics of Victorian Britain and the plight of Jewish refugees during World War II, it uniquely intertwines personal narratives with larger historical contexts. Each episode typically features experts and historians who share their insights, highlighting lesser-known stories and bringing to light the complexities of historical narratives.
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2. Cormac Moore
3. Dr. Samuel Bexton
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6. Alton Courtney
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8. Dr. Finnian O'Cionnaith
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