100 episodes
The History Show RTÉ
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- History
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4.6 • 50 Ratings
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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.
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Full Show Podcast - 28th April 2024
Two centuries of forced disappearance in Ireland; We visit the Princess Grace Irish Library in Monaco; and Ronan Kelly with twin tales from our island communities.
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Long Island, Coney Island
Ronan Kelly has been island-hopping – and he encountered two men with an eye for potential that's hiding in plain sight.
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The Princess Grace Irish Library
Flor MacCarthy reports from Monaco, speaking to Prince Albert II about an oasis of Irish culture, inspired by Grace Kelly’s connection to Ireland.
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Two Centuries of Disappearances in Ireland
Myles is joined by Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc, author of the book "The Disappeared: Forced Disappearances in Ireland 1798-1998"
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Full Show Podcast - 14th April 2024
The 19th century Donegal landlord who set out to improve Gweedore; and the local history tales revealed in a photograph taken over a century ago in Dublin.
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Lord George Hill
Cathal Póirtéir on the 19th century Donegal landlord who set out to improve Gweedore, County Donegal.
Customer Reviews
Fascinating History Podcast
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 and high quality.
Excellent quality
I just love this podcast. Stories are detailed. Information is fresh. As an American the stories I hear a different history than I have been used to learning. Myles is a great host. He is always engaging
Best radio show in the English speaking world
There are only so many stories about the war of independence and the civil war that continue to be interesting. This show was my gi- to show for ages and now it’s become samey and even ho-hum. Let’s move swiftly along. I do like Myles but time to update and upgrade the content please.