About this episode

Audrey Whitty discusses the significance of place and history while sharing the books she would save in a fire.

Audrey Whitty talks about the importance of place, an early passion for history, and the mystery of time as she tells Ruth McKee which books she would save if her house was on fire. Audrey Whitty is an Irish archaeologist, librarian and curator, and the director of the National Library of Ireland.

People in this episode

Host: Ruth McKee

Guest: Audrey Whitty

Topics covered

• archaeology
• history
• books
• Irish culture
• importance of place

Keywords

• Audrey Whitty
• archaeologist
• history
• books
• National Library of Ireland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Library of Ireland

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