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Damian Shiels

Podcast host and Irish American history enthusiast

Damian Shiels is a historian and writer specializing in the history of the American West. He has written for various publications and is a frequent contributor to historical societies. Shiels has a Ph.D. in history from Harvard University and has taught at several institutions. He is currently a freelance writer and historian. Shiels is known for his in-depth research and engaging writing style. He has a strong inter...

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HostIrish History Podcast479 eps

HostTransatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast117 eps

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47. Stephen Moylan: The Irish General in the American RevolutionTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastJun 21, 20261:03:31Host 46. Outsiders: Irish American Radical WomenTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastMay 17, 202646:42Host 45. An Ulster Scot on the American Frontier: The Extraordinary Life of George GalphinTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastApr 19, 202659:14Host 44. The GAA in the USATransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastApr 12, 202655:35Host 43. Death in the Rockies: Irish Silver Miners in Leadville, ColoradoTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastApr 5, 202650:50Host 42. The Lowcountry Irish: The Story of Savannah & CharlestonTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastMar 29, 202654:41Host 41. Over Here: The Americans in Northern Ireland in World War IITransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastMar 16, 202650:33Host St. Patrick's Day Parades: Tradition or American Invention?Irish History PodcastMar 11, 202648:51Host 40. The St. Patrick's Day Parade: The Real HistoryTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastMar 9, 202651:33Host 39. St Patrick: The Man, The Myth, The LegendTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastMar 2, 202633:00Host The Irish in America's Indian Wars: A Dark HistoryIrish History PodcastFeb 25, 202650:58Host 38. Early Catholic Power in New York: Rise and ResistanceTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastFeb 23, 202659:07Host 37. American Emigrants in Irish FolkloreTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastFeb 2, 202647:48Host 36. From Famine to the Frontline: The Irish in the US Civil WarTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastJan 26, 202655:34Host 35. Catholicism & the Irish in California: Indomitable SacramentoTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastJan 19, 20261:03:22Host 34. Tammany Hall: The Irish Political Machine in New YorkTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastDec 8, 202555:58Host 33. Ben Franklin's Forgotten Trip to IrelandTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastDec 3, 202545:56Host 32. Irish Mountain Men: Pioneers of the American West?Transatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastNov 24, 202551:43Host 31. Clare to Connecticut: One Family’s Escape from the Great HungerTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastNov 17, 202551:54Host 30. Phelan & Collender: The Irishmen Who Built an American Billiards EmpireTransatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastNov 3, 202524:13Host