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Episode Notes
Bringing the past to life! Discover how our world was shaped as Myles Dungan and guests explore events ranging from medieval times to the recent past
We had an eclectic mix of items on this week's programme:
- How Big Houses in Ireland and Britain were affected by World War 1.
- The extraordinary story of American Civil War veteran Private Albert Cashier who started out life in Co. Louth - as a female called Jenny Hodgers.
- The exploits of 19th century Parisian celebrity dentist, Georges Fattet.
- What the bones of the Workhouse dead reveal about their lives.
- The restoration of Portumna Workhouse
- A report on comic book hero, Batman who turns 75 this month.