Newgrange

In this episode: how Newgrange and the winter solstice have captivated the imagination for centuries, and the monument's connections to Irish mythology. Featuring Jessica Smyth, Associate Professor at the School of Archaeology at UCD; Leontia Lenehan, Supervisor Guide at Brú na Bóinne; and Anthony Murphy, mythologist and author of ‘Newgrange - Monument to Immortality’.

This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them.

Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.

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• Latest episode: 2025-05-11
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