The 1916 Easter Rising was a definitive moment in 20th-century Irish history. Its memory was evoked throughout The Troubles, with... more

The legacy of the Great Famine continues to shape not only Ireland, but the Irish diaspora in America, Canada, and... more

How did the memory of the Great Famine shape Irish identity? Could it have been prevented? From 1845 to 1852, a... more

Ireland may have been England’s first colony but, by the 17th century, Irishmen were carving out their own imperial legacies... more

The Restoration reinstates the monarchy in England, Scotland & Ireland, and Irish Catholics believe that they will get their lands... more

His statue may stand proudly outside the Houses of Parliament in London, but in Ireland, Oliver Cromwell is remembered as... more

After victory in China, Genghis Khan goes west and takes on the Khwarezmians, surprising his enemy with a daring assault.... more

In 1607, after launching a failed rebellion in Ulster against the English, Hugh O’Neill and other Irish nobles are forced... more

Ireland is the only country in Western Europe that has experienced being colonised in the modern era. It was used... more

The future of the Chagos Islands hangs in the balance as world leaders debate how really owns the islands and... more