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Saint Patrick (5th century) is the best-known patron saint of Ireland and one of the most successful Christian missionaries in history. He is credited with expanding literacy in Ireland through the monastic orders he established, revising...

Patrick Henry (1736-1799) was a Virginian lawyer and politician who played a vital role in the American Revolution (c. 1765-1789). Known for his brilliant oration, including the famous Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech, Henry served...

The Hill of Tara is an ancient Neolithic Age site in County Meath, Ireland. It was known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the site of coronations, a place of assembly for the enacting and reading of laws, and for religious festivals...

Ireland is an island country located in the North Atlantic, bounded by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St. George's Channel. It is known as Eire in the Gaelic language, which comes from the old Irish Eriu, the name of a daughter of...

Statue of St. Patrick, Hill of Tara, County Meath, Ireland. Erected 2000 CE.

A stained glass window depicting Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint. From the Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Junction City, Ohio.

Bell, made of two sheets of iron riveted together with a coat of bronze added to them, from Armagh, Co. Armagh, Ireland, 6th-8th century.The bell is reputed to have belonged to Saint Patrick and is one of the principal relics of Ireland...

Dublin has much to offer in cultural and historical experiences. It is a vibrant and colorful city, with a history dating back many centuries. Dublin has it all - from castles and a Viking harbor to ancient pubs, medieval libraries, and more...

Patrick Henry stands before the Virginia House of Burgesses to denounce the Stamp Act in May 1765. By Peter F. Rothermel, 1851, oil on canvas. In the Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial.

Saint Patrick’s Day is a celebration on March 17th, commemorating the death of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland which is very interesting since he was born neither a Christian nor an Irishman! Saint Patrick is best known as...