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How Irish American Athletes Slugged Their Way to Respectability

How Irish American Athletes Slugged Their Way to Respectability

October 17, 2019

Sportsmen with roots in the Emerald Isle reshaped the image of the shantytwon ruffian. In his 1888...

The Irish Nationalist Rising That Shaped Australia

The Irish Nationalist Rising That Shaped Australia

October 15, 2019

Examining a pivotal moment in Irish history that unleashed a new, Catholic force on Australian politics. On...

Emigration Across the Atlantic: Irish, Italians and Swedes Compared, 1800–1950

Emigration Across the Atlantic: Irish, Italians and Swedes Compared, 1800–1950

December 15, 2018

Examining scale of emigration, the reasons behind emigrants’ departure, the various origins and destinations, and the attitudes in...

As an academic researcher and teacher of ancient and medieval history, I endeavor to give voice to the ideas and concepts from my studies and those of others and share them with those people seeking exposure to expert perspectives who may otherwise lack such direct access. I believe it is important that we open avenues of productive dialogue between experts and non-experts - both of whom I try to bring together here - in order to elevate the greater discussion of ideas among the engaged populace.

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