16K views · 388 reactions | Ireland's history is marked by significant emigration due to famine and the pursuit of opportunity. EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin, celebrates the ongoing contributions of Irish descendants worldwide. https://cbsn.ws/3TjRYTi | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook

The Irish Famine

15K views · 276 reactions | In 1845, a fungus hit the potato crops of Ireland — ruining the harvest and creating a class crisis. But it was the British government’s response that turned the crisis into a national catastrophe. Dig into the history of Ireland’s Great Famine: | TED-Ed | Facebook

Here's a short clip from a documentary on "The Great Hunger" , Ireland in the 1840's. | Videos of Irish Farming Life

9.5K views · 228 reactions | Find out about my upcoming documentary on the Great Irish Famine in this short film by Jamie Goldrick. It details what the film will be about and how you can support your history by helping me making this film www.patreon.com/irishpodcast | Irish History Podcast | Facebook

"The famine is an open wound in Ireland." In 1846, millions of poor Irish people faced starvation. The Irish famine still has impacts today. #Union with David Olusoga #iPlayer | BBC One