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Episode Notes
Einstein's Theory of General Relativity
One hundred years after Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity was first published, Myles is joined by science journalist Sean Duke to talk about the man and his genius.
Skibbereen: The Famine Story
Flor MacCarthy reports from Skibbereen on a new Famine Walking Trail, which takes visitors to existing sites and buildings in and around the town to hear the stories of actual events and real people.
The Other 1916 - Outbreak in Connemara
Historian Fin Dwyer tells the story of one man’s fight to save the residents of Connemara during an outbreak of disease in 1916.
Websites about 1916
Katherine McSharry of the National Library and Mark Duncan of Century Ireland give us a rundown of websites that will be useful for people who want to explore and understand 1916.
TK Whitaker
As TK Whitaker prepares for his 99th birthday, Myles is joined by his biographer Anne Chambers to talk about the man whose life spans the history of the Irish state.
Wedding Photos
Social historian Jean Walker joins Myles to talk about her quest to track down wedding photos taken between 1916 and 1966, that also have a Meath connection.