Ireland
Why the Skeleton of the "Irish Giant" Could Be Buried at Sea
Activists want the bones of Charles Byrne to be buried according to his wishes
How Giant’s Causeway Formed Its Spectacular Array of Columns
Scientists recreated the process behind the formation's near-perfect hexagonal columns
How One Impromptu Jam Session Spawned a Sweeping Irish-American Music Revival
For 40 years, Green Fields of America has told traditional Irish stories through song
Social Network Analysis Weighs in on Debate Surrounding One of Ireland's Most Famous Battles
Researchers test it out on a medieval epic to investigate whether the Battle of Clontarf was fought against the Vikings or was part of an Irish civil war
Storm Ophelia Unearthed an Ancient Skeleton in Ireland
Some of the skeleton’s skin was still preserved
How Ex-Hurricane Ophelia Turned Skies Red Over the U.K
In a year of crazy weather, the remnants of the massive storm headed toward the British Isles
Why an Irish Stamp Has Reignited a Decades-Old Debate About Che Guevara’s Controversial Legacy
The commemorative stamp was issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of the guerrilla revolutionary
Turkey Claims It's Found Saint Nicholas' Crypt
Archaeologists say the body was not stolen by crusaders in the 11th century and is still located below a church in Demre
The Irish Cardiologist Whose Invention Saved LBJ
Frank Pantridge miniaturized the defibrillator, making it portable
Interactive Map Tracks Ireland’s Mysterious Naked Sculptures
Sheela-na-Gigs, which appear to depict elderly women exposing exaggerated genitals, have long fascinated scholars and amateur historians
Why the New U.K. Political Coalition Could Undermine Peace in Ireland
Theresa May’s deal to control Parliament may endanger the 1998 Good Friday Agreement
Happy Bloomsday! Too Bad James Joyce Would Have Hated This
Joyce infamously disliked the idea of being memorialized
Where Does 'Beyond the Pale' Come From?
Trim Castle in County Meath, Ireland, is famous for two things: It was a location in 'Braveheart,' and it played a part in the phrase 'beyond the pale'
A Stunning & Dramatic Irish Island Once Inhabited by Monks
Over seven miles off the Irish coast, lie the sea crags of Skellig Michael, a breathtaking island once home to a community of reclusive monks
A Beach Disappeared in Ireland 33 Years Ago—Now It's Back
Dooagh Beach is sandy once more
Ireland May End Its Historic Good Friday Alcohol Ban
The 1927 prohibition restricted the sale of booze on Good Friday, Christmas Day and St. Patrick’s Day
Washington’s Army Celebrated St. Patrick’s Day to Cure Winter Blues
Washington declared the day a holiday in an attempt to raise morale and acknowledge the army's many soldiers of Irish descent
The Origins of Chicago's Green River, Shamrock Shakes and Other Surprising Trivia About St. Patrick's Day
From colonial patriots to mass-marketed milkshakes, the Irish religious holiday has morphed into a worldwide celebration
Europe's Oldest Polished Axe Found in Ireland
The 9,000-year-old tool shows that Mesolithic people had sophisticated burial rituals and even cremated their dead
Halloween Owes Its Tricks and Treats to the Ancient Celtic New Year's Eve
During Samhain, the deceased came to Earth in search of food and comfort, while evil spirits, faeries and gods came in search of mischief
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