How conflicting memories of historical atrocities shape the religious divide in Ireland
In short: This lecture explores why religious conflicts in Ireland have endured longer than almost any other in Europe, driven by two deeply entrenched and rival sets of historical memories.
Alec Ryrie examines the core of Ireland's religious tensions, focusing on how specific historical massacres fuel ongoing divisions. The discussion centers on two pivotal, competing narratives: the Protestant recollection of the 1641 rebellion massacres and the Catholic memory of the massacres carried out by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.
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