A Disaster in the Making: Why Is This Irish History Commemoration So Controversial?

A Disaster in the Making: Why Is This Irish History Commemoration So Controversial?

Ireland’s history community is currently engulfed in a major controversy and it all starts with a king who never set foot here! As Europe gears up for “The Year of the Normans” in 2027, a storm is brewing over whether Ireland should join in commemorating William the Conqueror and the Norman legacy. Irish historian Fin Dwyer explores why its so controversial and why he thinks all sides have missed the point.

Credit to : Irish History Podcast