The History Show

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Bringing the past to life! Discover how Ireland and our world was shaped as Myles Dungan and guests explore events ranging from medieval times to the recent past. Listen live Sundays at 6pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

Episode List

100 Years of Irish Radio

Mar 29th, 2026 6:00 PM

Myles Dungan and guests explore how Irish radio began; how pirate stations thrived in the 1970s and 1980s; and the story of Irish language broadcasting.

The 1926 Census of Ireland

Mar 22nd, 2026 6:00 PM

Myles Dungan and guests preview the upcoming release of the 1926 Irish census from the National Archives. With Orlaith McBride, Ida Milne, Gregory Walls, Patrick O'Donovan, Zoe Reid and John Gibney.

The Irish Pub

Mar 15th, 2026 6:00 PM

To discuss the social and cultural history of the pub, Myles talks to Donal Fallon, author of 'The Dublin Pub'; and Perry Share and MoonYoung Hong, editors of 'The Irish Pub'.

Full Show Podcast - 15th March 2026

Mar 15th, 2026 6:00 PM

The history and culture of the Irish pub; and the origins of the Academy Awards.

The Academy Awards

Mar 15th, 2026 6:00 PM

A short history of the Oscars, with Harvey O'Brien of UCD.

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