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North Macedonia's Eurovision journey: from naming disputes to a record-breaking seventh place finishSince its 1998 debut, North Macedonia has navigated complex political naming disputes and shifting qualification rules to find its place on the Eurovision stage. Despite financial…
The Eurovision Song Contest trophy is a notoriously fragile piece of glass artWinning Eurovision earns you a glass microphone trophy and the right to host the next year's contest. Yet, this prestigious award is surprisingly delicate. Several winners have wa…
Ireland once dominated Eurovision, winning four times in a single decade during the 1990s.Ireland holds a joint record of seven Eurovision victories, including an unmatched streak of three consecutive wins between 1992 and 1994. While the nation was once the contest's …
A secret alliance of soldiers and police waged a shadow war in Northern IrelandDuring the 1970s, a clandestine group known as the Glenanne gang terrorized Catholic civilians in Northern Ireland. Composed of British Army soldiers, police officers, and loyalis…
The volatile life and mysterious death of Northern Irish loyalist leader Mark FultonMark Fulton rose from a working-class background to command the Loyalist Volunteer Force, a group defined by sectarian violence and intense personal obsession. His trajectory, mar…
The science of deception: How experts anticipate movement and why performers choke under pressureDr. Robin Jackson, a Reader in Sport Psychology, investigates the cognitive mechanics behind elite performance. His research explores how athletes anticipate opponents, identify d…
How a new format changed the face of Eurovision foreverIn 2004, the Eurovision Song Contest underwent a massive structural shift. To accommodate a growing number of interested nations, the organizers introduced a semi-final, ending a …
Bulgaria secures its first Eurovision victory after decades of near missesAfter fifteen appearances and a string of non-qualifications, Bulgaria has finally reached the top. Following a historic win in 2026, the nation has broken records for victory mar…- When the 'Big Four' became the 'Last Four' in KyivIn 2005, the Eurovision Song Contest reached a historic milestone, but the results defied the established hierarchy. While the contest celebrated its 50th edition, the most powerf…
- The last time Eurovision was a single-night, relegation-free musical marathonBefore the era of semi-finals and massive expansion, the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest stood as a pivotal turning point. It was the final year the competition remained a one-night …
The deadliest attack in the Republic's history left no one chargedOn May 17, 1974, three car bombs detonated in Dublin during the evening rush hour, followed by a fourth in Monaghan. These coordinated strikes killed 34 civilians and remain a hau…
How a French-language song achieved a historic Eurovision victory in DublinIn 1988, the Eurovision Song Contest witnessed a landmark moment that remains unbroken. A young Céline Dion secured Switzerland's second win with a French-language entry, marking …