History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
WATCH: Niall O’Dowd in George Washington’s home on the great general’s Irish connections
Bring a bit of green into your life this St. Patrick's Day by planting a tree in Ireland
Was St. Patrick a slave trader and tax collector?
The Irishman who led from the front in the Battle of Gettysburg
The history behind the gold shamrock Kate Middleton wears on St. Patrick's Day
Irish treasures that were discovered by chance
More human remains uncovered at Abbey Grounds in Wicklow
British museum aims to prevent famous Irish explorer's flag from leaving UK
WATCH: US Embassy explains how Americans invented St. Patrick's Day
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