The Irish Identity: Independence, History, and Literature

The 1916 Easter Rising (1x19)

Air date: Oct 31, 2016

The Easter Rising is perhaps the definitive moment that led to Ireland as it exists today-but the event itself was something of a debacle. Professor Conner walks you through the complex events leading up to the Rising, sketches the details of the week of battles and skirmishes, and reflects on the aftermath-both political and artistic.