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Over the years, thousands of tales both true and fantastic have been told about the dastardly thievery of pirates. Their rum-drunk exploits and high-seas violence never fail to delight. Now in a brand new series collection, The Best Pirate Stories Ever Told includes many of the very best pirate yarns ever created on history’s most debaucherous scalawags. Anyone who loves a good story full of excitement, adventure, thrills, and laughs will find this collection irresistible.

The “mountain men” were the hunters and trappers who fiercely strode the Rocky Mountains in the early to mid-1800s. They braved the elements in search of the skins of beavers and other wild animals, to sell or barter for goods. The lifestyle of the mountain men could be harsh, existing as they did among animals, and spending most of their days and nights living and camping out in the great unexplored wilds of the Rockies.

To commemorate the 1500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid in 2024, Deirdre Brennan created a series of photographic portraits and conducted interviews with women and children named Brigid. They ranged from six weeks to 106 years of age. This project is an examination of women and children through the lens of Brigid, the saint and goddess.Accompanying exhibition is taking place in the Hugh Lane Gallery Fri 31 January - Sunday 2nd of February 2025Concept, Portraits, Audio recordings - Deirdre BrennanPodcast Production, Exhibition Video - Barry Connolly @Plexa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

This podcast expands on big ideas in history in 20 minutes or less. Who are the winners and losers? What was the main cause? Who was really responsible?

Join us on a tour through the history of the West’s water systems and major rivers, as we navigate the challenges of drought and water-scarcity facing the region. We’ll also explore Trout Unlimited’s leadership in finding innovative solutions to long-standing problems.

“My Bloody Sunday" Derry 1972 - The Bloody Sunday families and those who tended to the dead and injured recount the events of that fateful day when 13 unarmed civil rights demonstrators were shot dead by members of the British Parachute Regiment. These 3 episodes examine the effect it has had on their lives and their quest for justice. Photo © William L. Rukeyser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.