St. Patrick's Day

Patricia Lyons explains the history of St. Patrick's Day.

On today's episode, enjoy stories and conversation with author, storyteller and performance arti...

Guest: Lisa Bitel, PhD, Professor of History and Religion, University of Southern California St. Valentine, St. Nicolas, St. Patrick—all historical figures whose lives have become the stuff of legends. But as with all legends, the story we pass down usually outgrows the facts. When it comes to St. Patrick, well, he wasn’t even Irish.

From Hercules Mulligan to Vietnam War heroes, the Irish have changed history around the globe.

Paul O'Sullivan discusses Blarney Castle.

Tina Shelley discusses the history and practice of Irish dance.

Graduates from the University of Limerick in Ireland play traditional Irish tunes with porch-jam...

On today’s episode, enjoy the following: "The Swimming Hole" by Donald Davis “Slops” by Pam Faro...

Tune in for a one of a kind conversation with an Irish mythological creature.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following: Story Kickoff: “Conner and the Leprechaun” by Fran Yard...

How to enjoy the holiday in the middle of the week

Stories about snakes, missing bicycles, and leprechauns

Get ready for adventure, suspense, and pirates, with a dramatized retelling of the classic story...