Pirates, Snakes, and Shamrocks: The Real Story Behind Saint Patrick’s Day
About this episode
The episode explores the bizarre history behind Saint Patrick's Day, revealing the strange truths behind the holiday's legends.
Pirates. Snakes. Shamrocks. And the stomach-turning truth behind those green rivers... Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the world’s most recognizable holidays, but the real story is even stranger than the legends. Join Shane and Duncan as they dig into the bizarre history behind Saint Patrick’s Day, separating fact from fiction and uncovering how one man’s dubious autobiography somehow turned into a global celebration of Irish culture. ~Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content.~Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCORD~Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com~Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word.~Follow us on INSTAGRAM
People in this episode
Host: Shane
Guest: Duncan
Topics covered
- Saint Patrick's Day
- history
- Irish culture
- legends
- biography
Keywords
- Saint Patrick's Day
- history
- Irish culture
- legends
- biography
- Shamrocks
- Pirates
- Snakes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PATREON, DISCORD, MIDNIGHT MERCH, INSTAGRAM
Books & works: Saint Patrick's Day
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