As emotive as the subject may be, Rot moves beyond sentiment, ideology and the false comforts of denial and denunciation.

Lincoln was one of 15,000 people worldwide to donate money to Ireland during the Great Irish Famine. This is according to evidence unearthed by respected Irish historian Christine Kinealy ...

Ships flying the flag of disease ... Johnson. The Irish famine gave rise to a movement called Young Ireland, who members swore to free their country from Britain by any means, even armed rebellion.

Famine had long been a part of life in Bengal ... be relevant for teaching KS3 history in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Third / Fourth level in Scotland.