The British History Podcast 79 – Saint Patrick’s Day Special
Mar 11, 2013
This podcast discusses the origins of Saint Patrick and the setting of a Roman-style settlement in Britain. It explores the role of sheep in Irish farm life, the challenges faced by a young man who escaped slavery in Ireland, the phenomenon of sleep paralysis and its potential connections to myths of alien abduction, Patrick's journey back to his hometown, the rise of Christianity and its challenges, and the training and education of Saint Patrick in the Chironian Sea or Gaul.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Birth of a Prominent Figure
02:05 • 17min
The Role of Sheep in Irish Farm Life
18:48 • 2min
Escaping Slavery and the Journey Home
21:10 • 19min
Sleep Paralysis, Myth of Alien Abduction, and Patrick's Shout
40:21 • 2min
Patrick's Journey Home and the Impact of His Return
42:34 • 5min
The Rise of Christianity and the Perception of Ireland
47:24 • 2min
The Training and Education of Saint Patrick
49:43 • 20min