EPISODE · Jun 25, 2023 · 44 MIN
The Irish Potato Famine
from A Popular History of Unpopular Things · host Kelli Beard
Join Kelli as she explores the history of the Irish Potato Famine. We know that a fungal disease, blight, swept through Ireland in from 1845 to 1852, wiping out most of the potatoes. But where did blight come from? Did it only affect the Irish? If blight was elsewhere, why were they the ones so badly affected? Was it only potatoes affected? And if so, why were there not alternative food sources? How bad did it really get during the peak years of the famine? And what do the British have to do with all of this?Follow the APHOUT podcast for more stories and to help support the show!Sources referenced:The Graves Are Walking: The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People by John KellyIntro and Outro music credit: NedricWant to start your own podcast?Click this link to get set up with Buzzsprout and you'll get a $20 credit to sign up! Support the showIntro and Outro music credit: Nedric | Yello KakeFollow me on Instagram! @beardhistoryIf you want to support the show, donate to the cause at Buy Me a Coffee
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Join Kelli as she explores the history of the Irish Potato Famine. We know that a fungal disease, blight, swept through Ireland in from 1845 to 1852, wiping out most of the potatoes. But where did blight come from? Did it only affect the Irish? If blight was elsewhere, why were they the ones so badly affected? Was it only potatoes affected? And if so, why were there not alternative food sources? How bad did it really get during the peak years of the famine? And what do the British have to do ...
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