Historical Sites
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The Hill of Tara: Ireland’s Historical Scar
Read more: The Hill of Tara: Ireland’s Historical ScarHistorical landmarks can, in themselves, become symbols and even metaphors for an entire historical period: whether it’s the Coliseum in Rome, the Parthenon in Athens, or the Pyramids in Egypt. These sites take on a character beyond the mere stones and presence they embody, becoming immortalized in the myths, legends, and histories which surround them.…
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Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
Read more: Battle of the Boyne Visitor CentreGrowing up in Northern Ireland, for many around me the infamous Battle of the Boyne was more akin to a religious doctrine than a historical event. Many worshiped this mysterious figure on a white horse much like they did their saints, more so even. But like any historical event which becomes a political narrative, the…