The History of Ireland in 100 Objects. A special programme about this book which took shape as a weekly series in the Irish Times last year. The book of the series is a co-production between the Irish Times, the National Museum and the Royal Irish Academy. Some humble and some splendid, the 100 objects represent tales of politics, power and progress – and of social history and human stories. They also offer a glimpse into the lives and minds of long dead individuals. We’ll be discussing how these objects open a window onto important moments in Irish history with archaeologist, Michael Ryan; ...