Exploring A Medieval Fortress - Conwy Castle
There is a photo essay to accompany this episode here Conwy castle in Wales in one of Europe's most spectacular medieval castles. Built in the 1280s by Edward I the castle has withstood sieges and the...
19 Okt 202228min
[Ep 3/3] Ireland's Last Aristocrat - The Life of Olive Packenham Mahon
In this final episode of Ireland's Last Aristocrat, you will hear how Olive Packenham Mahon adjusted to life in Ireland after the War of Independence. This follows her story through the chaotic early ...
12 Okt 202242min
[Ep 2/3] Ireland's Last Aristocrat - The Life of Olive Packenham Mahon
Olive's unpublished diary and letters reveal a story of war, revolution and scandalous relationships in Ireland during the War of Independence.After being raised in splendour with servants taking care...
28 Sep 202240min
[Ep 1/3] Ireland's Last Aristocrat - The Life of Olive Packenham Mahon
Olive Packenham Mahon was born into wealth and privilege in 1894, but the legacy of a secret funeral and the spectre of war and revolution defined her life. She was no ordinary aristocrat - Olive was ...
21 Sep 202238min
[Coming Weds 21st] Ireland's Last Aristocrat - the Life of Olive Pakenham Mahon
Olive Pakenham Mahon was one of Ireland's last Aristocrats. Haunted by a secret funeral in her families past, revolution and war defined her life. She was anything but normal...Subscribe to the Irish ...
18 Sep 20222min
Who was Bridget O’Donnel? AKA The Most Famous Irish Woman in History
You may not recognise the name Bridget O’Donnel, but she is one of the most recognisable women in Irish history. In December 1849 her image (pictured in the episode artwork and here) appeared in The I...
14 Sep 202222min
From Ancient Ireland to Westeros: A History of Dragons
In this special episode brought to you by NOW, I look into why humans are fascinated with dragons. Did you know mythology around dragons is older than organised religion and spiritual beliefs of any k...
31 Aug 202229min
15 Minutes in Medieval Dublin [From the Archives]
2022 has been stressful so this episode treats you to 15 minutes of escapism. It brings you back to Dublin in 1320 in a soundscape of the medieval city. Reconstructed by trawling through 700 year old ...
24 Aug 202218min
