An Gorta Mor, the great hunger of 1845-1852. All over Ireland's landscape there are ruins and grave yards that bear testimony to this horrific period in the World's history. Mass graves and heaps of moss-covered stones that use to be thriving villages dot the countryside. Historians cannot agree to the number that died but estimates range between 1-3 million. The debate continues about what Britain’s intent was when they exasperated the situation. In this episode I bring to you information you probably didn't know.
Slaves in America sent help
The Choctaw Indians who suffered on the Trail or Tears sent help
Britain’s navy tried to block aid with their ships
Queen Victoria discouraged donations
England exported 100s of 1000s of tons of food that could have prevented the deaths
English landlords were evicting starving people when they couldn't pay their taxes
Leading up to the famine, England weakened and impoverished the country so much it was ripe for a disaster of magnitude of the Great Hunger
Karen Matheson - Crucán Na bPáiste
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6focZusWAg
Arracht Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfsxOtX4QIc
Black 47 trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pSGZt-mhSY
The Fields of Athernry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NlrsmEvv1Q
Irish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
