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243. The Troubles: London Bombings, Hunger Strikes, & The Graveside Grenade (Ep 3)

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The Price Sisters' Defiant Hunger Strike

This chapter explores the Price sisters' dramatic hunger strike as they assert themselves as political prisoners, drawing comparisons to historical movements like the suffragettes. It highlights the media's fascination with their charisma, the psychological and physical toll of their protest, and how their actions transformed public attitudes toward hunger strikes and political imprisonment.

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