Oct 12, 2023
What makes us who we are? As a historian, I sometimes think back to those packages that arrived from Godmother Mary every Christmas without fail. The first included three strips of metal, a casting ladle, a tub of talcum powder and a black mould that smelled like a...
May 3, 2023
Memories of an oak that grew up to be my favourite tree of them all. It stands on the front lawn of Lisnavagh, our family home in County Carlow, where it was planted over 175 years ago. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas, €12/year...
Apr 25, 2023
Author and historian Turtle Bunbury: ‘I’m not normally one for zombies but The Last of Us hit the spot with its ace script’. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas, €12/year...
Mar 5, 2023
An Ikea world map, an Edwardian scrap book and an acrylic table containing 1,000 pool cue chalks were among Turtle’s favourite things when he was interviewed by The Irish Times on 26 November 2016. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas,...
Feb 16, 2023
I was honoured to be asked by Country Life to name ‘My Favourite Painting’ for its August 2021 edition. I decided to go back in time because I’ve always been a little obsessed with prehistory and I find rock art especially grounding. This little piggy is...
