The History Show
RTÉ Radio 1
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Bringing the past to life! Discover how Ireland and our world was shaped as Myles Dungan and guests explore events ranging from medieval times to the recent past. Listen live Sundays at 6pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
Recent Episodes
MAR 29, 2026
100 Years of Irish Radio
Myles Dungan and guests explore how Irish radio began; how pirate stations thrived in the 1970s and 1980s; and the story of Irish language broadcasting.
49 MIN
MAR 22, 2026
The 1926 Census of Ireland
Myles Dungan and guests preview the upcoming release of the 1926 Irish census from the National Archives. With Orlaith McBride, Ida Milne, Gregory Walls, Patrick O'Donovan, Zoe Reid and John Gibney.
50 MIN
MAR 15, 2026
Full Show Podcast - 15th March 2026
The history and culture of the Irish pub; and the origins of the Academy Awards.
47 MIN
MAR 15, 2026
The Irish Pub
To discuss the social and cultural history of the pub, Myles talks to Donal Fallon, author of 'The Dublin Pub'; and Perry Share and MoonYoung Hong, editors of 'The Irish Pub'.
29 MIN
MAR 15, 2026
The Academy Awards
A short history of the Oscars, with Harvey O'Brien of UCD.
17 MIN
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