Societal Collapse: Did It Happen in Irish History?

Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer

Ireland, Irish History, Norman Invasion, Great Hunger, Vikings, Interviews, History, War Of Independence, Great Famine

4.7 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 6 November 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I explore the ruins of a Temple and the intriguing concept of societal collapse and its relevance to Irish history. Often depicted as dramatic and apocalyptic, societal collapse is a topic that has captured the imagination of historians and the public alike. But how accurate is this narrative especially when applied to Ireland's past? Join me as I explore if events like the Great Hunger can be considered a societal collapse!

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0:06.3	Wow, Finn, that sounds really exciting. What's the name of it?
0:09.0	Well, it's called Transatlantic. And for everyone listening at home, that's Damien, my co-host.
0:14.0	In Transatlantic, we're exploring different topics across a thousand years of Irish America, everything from an Irish witch in Boston in the 17th century
0:22.4	to the Irish in the American Civil War. You could find links to transatlantic and Irish American
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