The History and Heritage Podcast

Poets of Ireland: Seamus Heaney (Part 1)

"A four foot box, a foot for every year".
To most, that quote is unmistakeable, and, on this Episode, join Liam Blake on The History and Heritage podcast, as he takes you through the Childhood and young adulthood of the most famous of Irish poets: Seamus Heaney
 
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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: "Ireland’s Native Breeds"

 
Did you know that most people can’t name more than three or four native Irish animal breeds? Yet, our eastern-Atlantic teddy-shaped rock is actually home to twenty-one distinct, living embodiments of our heritage.In this special announcement, host Liam Blake reveals his upcoming book, "Ireland’s Native Breeds." From the Irish Wolfhound—a near mythical giant that can stand over two meters tall—to the Native Irish Honey Bee, which has thrived here since the last ice sheets retreated 9,000 years ago, these animals are more than just animals; they are our "living roots."
 Follow Liam on Instagram @LiamBlakePodcaster for updates on printing and distribution. If you're ready to add a piece of Irish history to your own life, or just ready to learn more, this is the episode for you!

Controversial Condolences: De Valera and Hitler

What is the only Western Democracy to have given their official condolences on the Death of Adolf Hitler.
Ireland.
 
Join Liam Blake on the History and Heritage podcast as we explore this very thing!
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Poem Reading: The Sack of Baltimore, By Thomas Davis

The History and Heritage podcast's host, Liam Blake, reads "The Sack of Baltimore" by Thomas Davis, written in 1842.
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The Sack of Baltimore: The Main Players

You heard talk of Crooke, and Janzoon, and O'Driscoll, but who were they, really?! And what were their lives like!
Join Liam Blake on the History and Heritage Podcast to find out!
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The Sack of Baltimore: Aftermath

What Happened in Ireland and England when the ships had sailed? Well, find out by joining Liam Blake on the History and Heritage Podcast!
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The Sack of Baltimore: The Journey and life in Algiers

There's no going back now! The Baltimore residents are on their way to Algiers.
Join Liam Blake as he transports you along with them; although your life is definitely easier than what they had to endure... or was it!
Listen to the next episode of The History and Heritage Podcast to find out!

The Sack of Baltimore 3: The Sack of Baltimore

Finally, we get to the actual event itself.
From Military tactics, to putting you right in one of the houses, to the role of William Harris...
 
Join Liam Blake as he guides you through this most under-appreciated of events, and the importance of the actions of Mr. Harris.
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The Sack of Baltimore 2: On the Shore of Baltimore

Well, Last week we met the players, now we get to the warm up! If you've ever wondered about 17th Century Piracy, Slavery, Seafaring or Irish History (of course!) This episode is for you!
 
Join Liam Blake as he takes you on board the Man-o-War and Polacca (listen to the episode to learn about what that is!) only a "musket" shot off the coast. Knowing they could be rumbled with a shout or even a sneeze, follow the Murat Reis and the Corsairs as they scout the opposition before the SACK OF BALTIMORE!

The Sack of Baltimore 1: The Gathering Storm

What do you get when you cross a Dutch-born Algerian Pirate with a Protestant Settlement in 1630s Ireland, and mix in disposessed Catholics?The SACK OF BALTIMORE! 
 
Join Liam Blake as he takes you through the setting and key players in the lead up to one of Ireland's biggest hidden historical moments, on The History and Heritage Podcast!