Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh

History Stories

History EN ↓ 20 episodes

Welcome! This is the podcast of author, writing consultant, and historian Megan Easley-Walsh. Topics of discussion will include historical inspiration behind the author's novels, journeys into history via antiques, and historical sites to discover through visits and books. Join for the history and the books, stay for the information about life in Ireland from this American-born author!

Author

Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh

Category

History

Podcast website

meganeasleywalsh.com

Latest episode

Sep 10, 2025

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Episodes

Changing the World 10.09.2025

In this episode of History Stories by Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh, we discuss my novel Flight Before Dawn and Ireland's part in D-Day. Flight Before Dawn is available in print, eBook, and audio. #HistoricalFiction #History #HistoryPodcast #WWII #DDay #AuthorLife #TravelIreland #VisitIreland Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: WERIUQJ7...

Destiny Mapped 03.09.2025

In this episode of History Stories by Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh, we discuss my novel Meridian and a connection to France. Meridian is available in print, eBook, and audio. #HistoricalFiction #History #HistoryPodcast #Meridian #AuthorLife Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: 3KRJUJSELLHUUCP1

Stars Aligned 27.08.2025

In this episode of History Stories by Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh, we discuss my novel North Star Home and the oldest solar observatory in the world. North Star Home is available in print, eBook, and audio. #HistoricalFiciton #History #HistoryPodcast #AuthorPodcast #Astronomy #USCivilWar #AmReading #VisitIreland Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement...

Georgian Splendor, Passion, and Independence 20.08.2025

In this episode of History Stories by Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh, we discuss my novel Across the River and explore the glamor of the Georgians. Across the River is available in print, eBook, and audio. #HistoricalFiction #History #AuthorPodcast #AmericanRevolution #Georgians #Ireland #IrishHistory #TravelIreland Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement...

Framing your Focus 13.08.2025

In this episode of History Stories by Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh, we discuss my novel Framed and one of my favorite cities in Ireland, plus a beautiful bonus location to visit. Framed is available in print, eBook, and audio. #HistoryStories #History #HistoricalFiction #Ireland #IrishTravel #AmericanAbroad #Art #Castle #AuthorPodcast #AuthorLife #AmReading #BookLove Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creato...

With the Lions 06.08.2025

In this episode of History Stories by Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh, we're discussing my novel The Collectors and exploring outdoor locations to visit around Dublin that share similarities with sites in London. The Collectors is available in print, eBook, and audio. #HistoricalFiction #HistoryStories #HistoryPodcast #History #Ireland #IrishTravel #AuthorLife #BookLove #AmReading #Victorian #London #Dubli...

Seduced by Blue 30.07.2025

In this episode of History Stories by Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh, we're exploring my novel Vow of Gold and uncovering a treasure trove of manuscripts in the heart of Dublin. Vow of Gold is available in print, eBook, and audio. #HistoryStories #HistoryPodcast #HistoricalFiction #AuthorPodcast #AmReading #TravelIreland #VisitIreland #Ireland #Medieval #Manuscripts #ChesterBeatty Music from #Uppbeat...

Digging for Fortune 23.07.2025

In this episode of History Stories by Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh, we explore my novel Where Fortune Leads and the National Museum of Ireland: Archaeology in Dublin. Where Fortune Leads is available in print, eBook, and audio. #HistoricalFiction #History #HistoryPodcast #AuthorPodcast #BookLove #AmReading #Archaeology #Ireland #IrishTravel #Museums Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppb...

Glitz and Glamor 16.07.2025

In this episode of History Stories by Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh, we're looking at my novel Painted Faces and exploring some Hollywood glamor in an often-overlooked location in the Irish countryside. Painted Faces is available in print, eBook, and audio. #HistoricalFiction #History #authorpodcast #historypodcast #Ireland #Irishtravel #AmericanAbroad #Hollywood #ClassicHollywood Music from #Uppbeat (fr...

Painted into History 09.07.2025

Welcome to season 2 of History Stories with Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh! In this episode, we explore my novel What Edward Heard and the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin. What Edward Heard is available in print, eBook, and audio. #HistoricalFiction #authorlife #History #Art #Ireland #IrishTravel #NationalGallery #authorpodcast #historianpodcast #AmericanAbroad #arthistory Music from #Uppbeat (free...

Maps, cookies, money, and fortune 05.06.2024

In this episode of History Stories , Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses the stories behind a few intriguing antiques, talks about the origins of fortune cookies and the Chinese Exclusionary Act of the 1880s, discusses hyperinflation in Germany in the 1920s and the discoveries of the Roaring 20s, and talks about her novel Where Fortune Leads . Read Where Fortune Leads. Please like, share, and subscri...

Framing Art 29.05.2024

In this episode of History Stories , Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses her novel Framed , the Bauhaus, targeted art, and setting the past on a better trajectory for the future. Read Framed here. Please like, subscribe, and share. Thanks! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: AGSLBKKRN9CUWOML #podcast #historystories #historicalficti...

The Strength of Tea 22.05.2024

In this episode of History Stories , Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses an antique teapot, quiet strength, Quakers, polar explorers, and her novel The Collectors . Read The Collectors here. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thanks! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: NGYRVNBIMFRZIB6G #podcast #historystories #historicalfiction #hi...

Stitched Together Through Time 14.05.2024

In this episode of History Stories , Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh talks about personal family history and wider global history related to quilts. She also discusses why she has a couple of quilted teddy bears on her bookshelves, orientating a life, the importance of reading for writers, her novel North Star Home , and her new contemporary release The Rancher's Secret . Read North Star Home here. Rea...

When the lights go on again 08.05.2024

In this episode, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses VE Day, illuminated manuscripts, the Book of Kells, her novel Vow of Gold, and holding onto hope of the light. Read Vow of Gold here. Please like, subscribe, and share. Thanks! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: RYUWDDS8YJA6B43C #History #HistoricalFiction #HistoryPodcast #VEDay

1930's Hollywood and Monsters Re-evaluated 01.05.2024

In this fifth episode of History Stories , Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses classic monster movies, Budapest, the 1930s, a handmade find at the antiques fair, and how they all connect to her novel Painted Faces . In addition, she speaks to a historical understanding of the meaning behind the movies and suggests a re-evaluation of the monsters. Read Painted Faces here. Music from #Uppbeat (free for...

Stories of Shakespeare and Revolution 24.04.2024

In this episode of History Stories , Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses inspiration behind her novel Across the River , Shakespeare's impact on the English language, a centuries-old book, and a family story of plates in a river. She also discusses the importance of a plurality of voices in history. Read Across the River here. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-...

Stories of Peace 17.04.2024

In episode three of History Stories , Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh shares a look behind the scenes at her connections to the year 1884. This year, and one international event in particular, proved so interesting that she wrote both her novel, Meridian , as well as her doctoral thesis about it. She also examines why it's important to not only look at history and International Relations through wars....

Trenches Transformed 10.04.2024

In this second episode of History Stories , Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh speaks about a vase with an interesting origin story and how it relates to her second novel What Edward Heard . She speaks about her visit to the Maginot Line, the battlefield of Verdun, and the transforming power of art. Read What Edward Heard here. Please Like and Subscribe to be notified of future episodes and to help other list...

It begins in Normandy 03.04.2024

In this first episode, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh explains the goals behind her new podcast History Stories. She dives into an interesting piece of history connected to the French Resistance and how it relates to her first novel: Flight Before Dawn . Then she gives a behind the scenes look at some of her own history and how it relates to World War Two France. Buy Flight Before Dawn here Please Like an...

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