Podcasts by Many Moons Ago: A Podcast by DU History
Many Moons Ago is a podcast by the student led Dublin University History Society in Trinity College Dublin. Our society works towards engendering a love of history among all. This podcast will explore a myriad of themes, periods, and topics throughout history through interviews and discussions with scholars to explore student led historical discourse. We will be releasing episodes every two weeks for the duration of the college year. From antiquity to modernity, Dublin to the World, and to the moon and back, come explore the depths of history with us!
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Episode 4 - Witchcraft Belief in Ireland from 2022-01-27T12:48:57
Join us on this episode of Many Moons Ago as Oisín talks with Dr Andrew Sneddon of University of Ulster about the witches and witchcraft in Ireland, and how this history is often not explored to...
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Episode 3 - 'Black Spartacus: The Epic Life of Toussaint Louverture': In Conversation with Dr Sudhir Hazareesingh from 2021-11-14T21:33:23
Join us this for a new episode of Many Moons Ago, where Terence sits down with the author of Black Spartacus: The Epic Life of Toussaint Louverture, Dr Sudhir Hazarees...
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Episode 2 - "A New France?: Charles De Gaulle and 1958" (with Politalk) from 2021-10-20T12:58:57
Ever wondered how Charles De Gaulle returned to power over a decade after the Second World War??? Our third year rep Jack and Evan from Politalk discuss the 1958 Crisis, the Fifth Republic and w...
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Episode 1 - The Monumentalisation of Roger Casement from 2021-09-29T10:07:48
Join us for a new season of Many Moons Ago as Tim discusses Irish historical royalty Roger Casement and his ascension in popular opinion with Dr Angus Mitchell.
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Episode 6 - Influenza in Ireland from 2021-04-20T09:00
Many Moons Ago was borne out of a pandemic. For our final episode, it seemed only fitting to return to one! This episode was recorded at a live guest lecture with Dr Ida Milne, Lecturer...
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Episode 5 - History of Gaming (with DU Gamers) from 2021-04-07T12:44:06
This week, we are delighted to be joined by members of DU Gamers to talk about the history of gaming through Dungeons and Dragons. Expect all things literary history, Satanic panic, and historic...
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Episode 4 - Herstory Salon (with DU Gender Equality Society) from 2021-03-31T14:21:21
This episode was recorded during our annual Herstory Salon, a collab with DUGES that seeks to highlight the important narratives of women in both history and contemporary society. Our speakers f...
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Episode 3 - Essay Writing Tips with DU History from 2021-03-10T09:00
Join us on this week's episode as we discuss what we have learned about writing essays over the course of our degrees. Come along and join us as members of the committee share some of their favo...
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Episode 2 - Ireland and the Spanish Civil War from 2021-02-24T09:00
On this week's episode, our second year rep Liam and first year rep Isabel invited Barry McLoughlin (University of Vienna) and Emmet O’Connor (Ulster University) to discuss their recently publis...
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Episode 1 - Trinity College Dublin and the Empire from 2021-02-10T09:00
It's a brand new term, meaning it's a new season of Many Moons Ago. On this episode, Shane is joined by Dr Ciaran O’Neill (TCD) to talk about Trinity College Dublin’s Imperial history. Founded b...
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Episode 6 - Finding Forgiveness After the Troubles from 2020-12-16T12:17:37
For our final episode of 2020, Michelle and Mairead have put together an incredibly moving podcast with the Reverend David Latimer (retd) to hear about his time as Minister of The First Presbyte...
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Episode 5 - Public Memory and Irish Independence from 2020-12-02T09:00
On this week’s episode of Many Moons Ago, we’re talking public memory and the Irish War of Independence and Civil War. Shane and Caoimhe were joined on this episode by four esteemed guests: Dr E...
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Episode 4 - Hong Kong: A City of Commerce and Chaos from 2020-11-18T09:00
This week on Many Moons Ago, join in on our special chat with the wonderful Dr. Peter Hamilton. In this episode, we cover a wide-ranging discussion of Hong King’s history: from its emergence as ...
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Episode 3 - Student Movements in Irish Queer History (with Q Soc) from 2020-11-04T09:00
In this episode, we discuss the beginnings of queer discourse in Irish universities, the foundation of LGBTQ+ student societies and the impact these societies have had both on the campaign for L...
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Episode 2 - The History of German and French Interwar Film (with DU Film) from 2020-10-21T08:00
This episode focuses on Poetic Realism and Expressionism in French and German cinema between the two world wars. In France, films from 'Pépé le Moko' to 'Le jour se lève' have ...
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Episode 1 - The Relationship Between History and Art from 2020-10-07T08:00
This episode will look at the intersections between history and art. Art pieces are the foundation of wondrous historical sources, becoming useful as a political document and shining a light on ...
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Episode 0 - To Infinity and Beyond from 2020-09-22T19:59:01
Join us on this introductory episode as we introduce you to the DU History Committee leading the charge on Many Moons Ago and for a sneak preview of what to expect over the coming weeks.
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