The Rest Is History

697. The Troubles: Murder in Belfast (Part 1)

August 16, 2026·1h 25m·6-min readnarrativehistory
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This episode of The Rest is History introduces a deep dive into the origins of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, tracing the conflict’s roots from the early 20th century to the 1960s, highlighting how sectarian divisions, political neglect, and rising tensions culminated in violence. Th

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Dominic SandbrookTom HollandIan PaisleyTerence O'NeillGusty SpenceSeán LemassJames Callaghan

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The Times investigation

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Bob Jones University

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Civil Rights HistoryCold WarGeopoliticsHistorical FiguresMilitary HistoryUs PoliticsWorld War 2

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