The History Show Sunday 22 October 2017
The History Show
On this week's show, we discuss the history of Catalan independence; hear about a massive undertaking at the National Library; explore the working lives of Dublin Dockers; and highlight voices from the RTÉ Archives of Irishmen who fought in the Korean War.
Catalonia and Independence
To discuss the history behind the Catalan independence movement, and its connection with Ireland, Myles is joined by Manus O'Riordan, Ireland Secretary of the International Brigades Memorial Trust.
A Moving Experience at The National Library
Lorcan Clancy talks to Katherine McSharry about a major undertaking that's happening at The National Library on Kildare Street.
The Dublin Docker
Author Aileen O'Carroll and former docker Paddy Daly talk to Myles about working lives of our capital's port. With Don Bennett, Aileen is co-author of the new book The Dublin Docker: Working Lives of Dublin's Deep-Sea Port.
Irishmen in the Korean War
Historian Liz Gillis joins Myles to talk about Irish men who fought in the Korean war, men whose voices she found in the RTÉ Archives.
About The Show
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 want to help explain ourselves to ourselves. We will search out fresh angles on familiar topics, seek out the unfamiliar and will not shy away from bizarre or controversial issues. Our ultimate goal is to make The History Show the primary port of call for those with an intense or even a modest interest in the subject. We want to entice the casual and the curious to join us in celebrating the past.
Our aim is to create informative, reflective, stimulating and above all, entertaining radio.
Join us on Sundays from 6.05pm for The History Show with Myles Dungan on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Music Played on the Show
The Hundred Ton Crane
Paul O'Brien
0:39
Puppet Love
Carter Burwell
1:30