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A weekly podcast that explores the history of Ireland since antiquity using the most up to date source material. No history masters required here as information is presented in a fun and easy to diges... more
FAQs about Ireland: A History:How many episodes does Ireland: A History have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.
May 19, 2021Episode 8: The 13th CenturyThis episode discusses the changes brought to Ireland through Norman colonisation in the 13th century. It also highlights the rising tensions that will come to a headway in the following century.Support the show...more24minPlay
May 12, 2021Episode 7: King JohnThis week we discuss the early years of Norman rule under King John and discuss all the changes that were brought to the island. Our website is now fully online and can be found here https://irelandahistorypodcast.squarespace.com/Support the show...more23minPlay
April 28, 2021Episode 6: The Norman Invasion of IrelandIn this weeks episode we dive into the history of the Normans and oversee their invasion of Ireland in the late 1100s.Support the show...more24minPlay
April 21, 2021Episode 5: Early Medieval Ireland and the Rise of the NormansThis episode dives into the power vacuum that existed after the decline of the Vikings in Ireland. It also witnesses the Norman Conquest of England that foreshadows a rapidly approaching conflict between the two islands.Support the show...more23minPlay
April 14, 2021Episode 4: Second Viking AgeThis week we will observe as the Vikings transition to a more permanent approach to settling Ireland, ultimately watching their downfall. We will also examine the unique relationship with Scotland and the importance of the Kingdom of YorkSupport the show...more29minPlay
April 07, 2021Episode 3: First Viking AgeThis week we explore the First Viking Age in Ireland and examine how the Vikings introduced the first cities to Ireland.Support the show...more28minPlay
March 31, 2021Episode 2: Early Christian IrelandIn this episode we discuss the beginning of Christian Ireland as well as the birth of cities all the way up to the beginning of the Viking Age. We will discuss the transformation of Ireland from a cluster of farms with tribal characteristics into a semi functional kingdom.Support the show...more27minPlay
March 24, 2021Episode 1: Prehistoric IrelandThis episode introduces the beginning of settlement in Ireland all the way up into the end of the Roman age and the beginning of the Christian Age.Support the show...more27minPlay
March 17, 2021Episode 0: Introductions and St. PatrickIn this first episode we will explore the framework this podcast will follow as well as discuss St. Patrick and his legend to celebrate St. Patrick's day.Support the show...more22minPlay
FAQs about Ireland: A History:How many episodes does Ireland: A History have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.