On the Lash! A History of Drinking in Ireland

On the Lash! A History of Drinking in Ireland

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The Secret Sex Lives of our Ancestors

This episode includes discussion of sex and is not suitable for younger listeners.Sex has always been a key part of Irish life. Yet given its intimate and private nature it often leaves little trace in the historical record. One rare exception comes from the Presbyterian Kirk Ses ...  Show more

Railway of Death: The Irishman Who Survived Japanese Prison Camp in World War II

The forgotten story of the Irishman forced to work on Japan's Railway of Death which inspired the film The Bridge over the River Kwai.In 1942 Britain suffered one of its worst defeats when Singapore fell to the Japanese Army. Tens of thousands were taken prisoner including the Du ...  Show more

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