The Easter Rising: Inside Dublin's Week of Rebellion

The History of Ireland: Rebellion, Empire, and Independence — Fexingo History · Oct 3, 2026 · 7m · transcript

In April 1916, a small group of Irish republicans seized key buildings in Dublin and declared an independent Irish Republic. For six days, they held off British forces until running out of ammunition and food. This episode explores the tactical decisions inside Moore Street, the political miscalculations of Patrick Pearse, and the brutal aftermath that turned public opinion overnight. We examine the role of James Connolly’s socialist vision, the involvement of German arms shipments that never arrived, and how the execution of the leaders created the mythos of modern Ireland. Unlike previous…