The Great Irish Potato Famine

Potato blight devastated Ireland's staple crop between 1845-1852, leading to mass starvation, disease, and the deaths and emigration of millions. Despite Ottoman aid, the Great Famine remain... Read allPotato blight devastated Ireland's staple crop between 1845-1852, leading to mass starvation, disease, and the deaths and emigration of millions. Despite Ottoman aid, the Great Famine remains one of Ireland's most traumatic periods.Potato blight devastated Ireland's staple crop between 1845-1852, leading to mass starvation, disease, and the deaths and emigration of millions. Despite Ottoman aid, the Great Famine remains one of Ireland's most traumatic periods.