Ireland’s support for Palestine a beacon of conscience in Western Europe
How its history of oppression has shaped its empathy toward Palestine
How its history of oppression has shaped its empathy toward Palestine
Language and culture played a big role in helping the Irish survive and fueled their cultural renaissance
‘Evil’ is back in rhetorical style, at least on a selective basis. Actual evil, of course, never went away
O’Hara made more than 50 films including the perennial Christmas favourite Miracle on 34th Street
Separating fact from fiction can be difficult, but St. Patrick definitely won the war for popular historical memory
The unintended consequences of our policy decisions
Neocolonialism and huge military budgets are prevalent. So is the myth that militarism means order
1920’s Ireland exudes an aura of tragic futility. It’s also a fascinating study of competing perspectives
Sarsfield was the de facto commander of James’s forces in Ireland. The mission failed but his reputation for gallantry was assured
Numerous studies have shown that regular daily exercise can reduce stress, improve mental health and increase immunity
Vandalizing public spaces under the delusion that such acts make yesterday a better today is sad-sack politics that fosters democratic weakness
The combination of Isabel de Clare’s inherited wealth and William Marshal’s earned status made for a fortuitous pairing
Red Hugh O’Donnell was the kind of historical figure who often fires imaginations