The IRA ambush in Central Park, New York
On April 13th, 1922, three IRA volunteers chased a man through Central Park in New York. In front of dozens of witnesses, they shot him four times before escaping. This event marked the culmination of...
28 Feb 202429min
The Slaves who helped Ireland during the Great Hunger
During the Great Hunger of the 1840s, vast sums of money were sent to Ireland by people across the world. One of the most remarkable stories is that of the First African Baptist Church in Richmond, Vi...
21 Feb 202430min
Saving Ireland from Sin & Sex - Film Censorship in Ireland
Through most of the 20th century, authorities in Ireland operated a strict censorship regime when it came to film. At its height, around one in every three films was censored in Ireland. The reasons f...
14 Feb 202427min
What started The Troubles?
In the late 1960s, Northern Ireland erupted into major violence, marking the opening phase of The Troubles. Over three decades, this conflict would claim thousands of lives and continues to dominate l...
8 Feb 20241min
Polygamy, the Pope or Politics. Why was 19th century Ireland so hostile to Mormonism?
In the mid 19th century Mormonism was one of the fastest growing religions in the world. However when Mormon missionaries arrived in Ireland in 1840 they failed to establish a foothold. Over time Irel...
31 Jan 202434min
Shipwrecked: The Story of the Samson
The story of the Samson is one most bizarre shipwrecks in Irish history.When this enormous sea crane ship crashed into the Irish coast, it's owners got more than they bargained for.While an RAF helico...
24 Jan 202427min
New Geneva: Ireland's Lost City
In the 1780s work began on a new city in Ireland. Called New Geneva it was designed to provide a new home for exiled revolutionaries from Switzerland. Today there are few traces of this now lost city....
17 Jan 202431min
Plan 2024: It's ambitious but you can make it possible
We've been on an extraordinary journey since the show launched 14 years ago. From medieval battlefields to revolutions we've shared ringside seats to some of the greatest moments in history. My plan f...
10 Jan 20244min
