History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Irishborn surgeon John Holwell survives infamous Black Hole of Calcutta tragedy
A journey through the historic pubs of Dublin
Eleven early Hollywood stars with Irish roots
On This Day: The Irish Brigade suffered 60% casualties at the Battle of Antietam
How Betty Williams and a peace march changed Northern Ireland forever
The magic of Walt Disney’s deep Irish roots
On This Day: Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners was born in 1934
81 years after his death, the world still remembers John McCormack's voice
Winston Churchill accused De Valera of frolicking with the Germans and Japanese
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