History Now: Cornel West
For the 100th episode, American philosopher, political activist and social critic Cornel West joins Barry Sheppard to discuss ethics, historicism, Marxist traditions and the Black and Irish experience.
History Now: Marie Coleman
Marie Coleman Reader in Modern Irish History at Queen’s University talks about the Centenary Northern Ireland.
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 5
In this episode we learn about the secret compass inside the board game monopoly.
History Now: Aoife Bhreatnach
Dr Aoife Bhreatnach discusses Ireland’s wonderful history of banning books and her podcast CENSORed Pod with historian Barry Sheppard.
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 4
In this episode, keeping warm at home without electricity and ‘The Victor Fire Escape’.
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 7
In this episode: 1940s hair curlers and the Burman clippers.
History Now: Jesse Thistle
Jesse Thistle talks about his book ‘From The Ashes’.
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 3
In this episode the ‘Mickey Mouse’ gas mask and a secret compass.
History Now: John Merrigan
Producer John Merrigan talks about the play ‘The Story of Love in the Harbour’.
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 2
Museum curators Ciaran Doran & David McCallion take us on a journey back to the home front during World War II.