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In today's episode, discover the tragic story of the Irish Great Famine (1845–1852), a devastating period of starvation, disease, and mass emigration that reshaped Ireland forever. This short episode explores the causes of the potato blight, British government response, and the long-term impact on Irish society and the global Irish diaspora.
By EnglishthroughhistoryIn today's episode, discover the tragic story of the Irish Great Famine (1845–1852), a devastating period of starvation, disease, and mass emigration that reshaped Ireland forever. This short episode explores the causes of the potato blight, British government response, and the long-term impact on Irish society and the global Irish diaspora.