Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast

• The Titanic: Irish Connections

  The Titanic is unquestionably one of the most famous ships in history. Since it sank in 1912, it has been the focus of an endless stream of books, movies, and documentaries. In this episode, recorded in Titanic's final port of call—Cobh—Fin and Damian explore the Irish connections. It was not only built by Irish workers in an Irish shipyard, but many of the crew and passengers were also Irish.SourcesSenan Molony, The irish Aboard Titanicvisitcobh.comKnow Thy Place Titanic Irish MapEncyclopedia Titanica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Who Did the Irish Support in the American Revolution?

  America won its independence from the British in the 1770s. Although not widely known, the Irish played a significant role in the conflict. They fought in several key battles, and numerous signatories of the Declaration of Independence were Irish – it was even printed by an Irishman. However, that’s not the full story, as many Irish also fought in the British Army.Join Damian and Fin as they pick apart the history.SourcesJohn Barry Dictionary of Irish Biography Pierce Butler Dictionary of Irish Biography John Dunlap and the U.S. Declaration of Independence Don N Hagist, Roger Lamb's American Revolution: A British Soldier's Story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Irish in Pennsylvania Coal Country

  Pennsylvania has a long history of coal mining. In the late 19th century, the conditions in the coalfields were atrocious leading to major conflict between the miners and the mine owners. The most notorious incident involved the execution of twenty Irish immigrants for their role in what was dubbed the Molly Maguires, a secret society of miners. While the convictions were based on dubious testimonies, they have become synonymous with the hard lives in these mining communities.In this episode, Damian and Fin are joined by Jake Wynn. Jake is a historian and expert in the mining history of Pennsylvania. In this podcast, we explore the fascinating history of the Irish in Pennsylvania's Coal Country.Check out Jake Website Wynning HistoryListen to Jake's podcast Public History with Jake and Justin Podcast is excellent!------------------------------------Other resources on the topic Book: Kevin Kenny. Making Sense of the Molly MaguiresBook: Mark Bulik. The Sons of Molly Maguire: THe Irish Roots of America's First Labor WarEckley Miner's Village MuseumSound by Kate Dunlea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Typhoid Mary: Victim or Villain

  'Typhoid Mary' is one of the most recognisable names in 20th-century American history, but the history behind this Irish woman is often lost in sensationalism. Born Mary Mallon in County Tyrone in 1869, she emigrated to the USA, where she enjoyed a successful career as a cook.However, in 1907, she found herself at the center of a public health scare when she was accused of spreading typhoid fever. In this episode, Damian and Fin delve into the fascinating history of Mary Mallon. What exactly was she accused of, and was she a victim or a villain? Join us as we explore the complexities of her story and its impact on public health and individual rights.Subscribe to the show at https://linktr.ee/transatlanticpodIf you have any ideas for episodes get in touch at @[email protected] Mary Mallon EntryGeorge Soper. The Curious Career of "Typhoid Mary"New York American Article that coined the term "Typhoid Mary" via New York Public LibraryBook: Judith Walter Leavitt. Typhoid Mary: Captive to the Public's Health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Season II is coming on Monday March 24th!

  Damian and Fin have been busy recording a new season! In this short episode they share what you can expect! Subscribe to the show at https://linktr.ee/transatlanticpodIf you have any ideas for episodes get in touch at @[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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