Battles such as Clontarf (1014), Kinsale (1601), the Boyne (1690), Aughrim (1691), Vinegar Hill (1798) and the Easter Rising (1916), have been crucial turning points in Irish history. But how much do we know about the physical locations where these conflicts took place? How can we understand the landscapes of conflict? And why are these places, so critical to the shaping of the nation, at real risk of being lost or destroyed? In this episode of the Amplify Archaeology Podcast we hear from Damian Shiels who discusses some of these important issues. Damian is an archaeologist and historian with a particular interest in conflict archaeology and the story of the Irish diaspora. Damian is also the author of the fantastic Irish in the American Civil War website and the Forgotten Irish Podcast. For more information, show notes and images for this episode please visit:
https://www.abartaheritage.ie/amplify-archaeology-podcast-episode-12-conflict-archaeology/
Amplify Archaeology is a podcast by Abarta Heritage that seeks to, well, amplify archaeology in Ireland. We'll be meeting some of Ireland's top archaeologists and experts to discuss the key periods, places and artefacts. We'll also discuss the techniques and practice of Irish archaeology today, and how archaeologists go about telling the story of Ireland's past.
