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The Bayeux tapestry from France has arrived at the British Museum after a historic transfer, but the British Museum won’t give many artefacts back to original owners. Why is that? Do they do these exchanges often? How much of their artefacts do not originate from Britain? Joining Seán to discuss is Laura McAtackney, Professor in Archaeology and the Co-Director of the Radical Humanities laboratory...

Public information ads used to be terrifying when we were children. This is not the case anymore, but Sinead Ryan thinks we should go back to those scary ads. The Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk joins Seán to discuss! Image: RSA

In this heatwave, you are probably sweating. A lot. So, what are the top things to do to stay cool and dry? Joining Seán to discuss is Caitriona Ryan from the Institute of Dermatologists.

Research has found the fastest spider in the world. They can move at the speed of a slow human jog! This was found as part of Shreyas Kuchibhotla’s master's thesis. He is a PHD Student at the University of Oxford, and joins Seán to discuss.

Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur costs? Apparently, up to $30 million dollars, specifically for a T-Rex skeleton. The specimen goes on display in New York before going to auction... Maria McNamara, Professor of Paleontology at UCC, joins Seán to discuss.

As the good weather continues, how are the wild animals in the zoo coping in the heat? Henry McKean visited Dublin Zoo and met the Macaques from Indonesia, an old world monkey and the Dhole, a red type wolf from Asia. He sent in this report!

While solo travelling is becoming more popular, people can still find difficulty booking activities and accommodations that seem to be built around couples. This includes families, where the automatic assumption is that there will be two parents. So, what is it like to travel as a solo parent? Linda O’Sullivan joins Seán to share her experiences.

We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week? Joining Seán to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!

The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) is collaborating with a group called Movement Against Anti Zionism (MAAZ) for a training course this coming Thursday called ‘Anti-Zionism as the New Anti-Semitism'. Seán’s guest is concerned that this is not representative of many Irish Jews, who are proudly anti-zionist themselves - she is against the conflation of antisemitism and anti-zionism....

With the current heatwave, there’s one thing you’re probably going to do in your free time: daydrinking. But, when you’re out and about with friends, how do you do it without eventually falling asleep at the table? Sarah Keogh, Registered Dietitian with Eatwell.ie joins Seán to discuss!

Should chess be recognised as a sport? Why is it not recognised as a sport here in Ireland like it is in other countries? Joining Seán to discuss is Desmond Beatty, Chairperson of the Irish Chess Union.

As the heatwave continues, Irish people will be flocking to beaches, rivers and lakes this weekend. Irish men have traditionally steered clear of the speedo, but is it time to go European and embrace it? Joining Seán to discuss is Stylist Judy Gilroy.

It’s usually customary for a visiting world leader to give a present. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued this custom at the recent NATO summit, where he gave leaders a revolver, with six bullets… Joining Seán to discuss is James Crisp, Europe Editor for The Daily Telegraph. Image: Reuters

Big companies across the world are now developing their own distinctive fragrances for their offices, but there is a mystery around why they are actually pumping out these aromas. Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist on Corporate Life at The Financial Times, Pilita Clark…

The National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition returns to Bettystown Beach this Saturday. Joining Seán to discuss is Shauna Murphy, last year's senior sculptor winner at the National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish photojournalist Cathal McNaughton joins Seán to discuss his new work and return to photojournalism, the Ireland Project, as well as more broadly about his life as a photojournalist.

What makes a good summer? Is it the weather, or the things you do? And, do we have rose-tinted glasses on when looking back? Henry McKean has been asking the public, and sends in this report.

When Taylor Swift wrote the lyrics “It's a love story, baby, just say yes,” she probably didn’t have legal documents on her mind. But, ahead of her wedding last weekend, a team of lawyers have surely been working hard to draw up what is expected to be one of the most extensive celebrity prenuptial agreements of all time. With divorce rates on the rise in Ireland, it begs the question: should we ha...

Audience-measurement company Nielsen estimates the number of “no-TV” households now stands at 424,000, or nearly 21% of the total, the confidential RTÉ briefing to the Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said. With so many homes now not having a TV set, what do they point the furniture at? And if you do have a TV, how do you fit it into your home design? Joining Seán to discuss is Róisín Murphy,...

Conor took his family to Brittany recently for a two week family holiday. What they hoped would be a beautiful getaway for his kids turned into a living nightmare when temperatures hit 40 degrees. Everything shut down and he started to fear for his children’s safety, so he made the decision to abandon the trip and return home. Conor Dowling, Green Party Councillor in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, joins...

You may have seen stories about World Cup fans visiting the United States and going wild for ranch, something big stateside. So, what exactly is ranch, and why is it so popular in America? Joining Seán to discuss is Russel Alford of the Gastro Gays.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving cults and different beliefs.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that they will lift the ban on Russia, and allow their athletes to compete at the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028… So, why was this choice made? Sean Ingle, the Guardian's Chief Sports Reporter, joins Seán to discuss.

Once upon a time, friendships almost happened by accident. You met people through school, work, or as a childhood friend. Today, we're more connected than ever. We can stay in touch with friends living on the other side of the world in seconds. But making new friends as adults often feels surprisingly difficult. Have we forgotten how to make friends, and has it become easier or harder as time's go...

Legend of the Seas is the world’s largest cruise ship, launched this month, costing $2.3 billion to build. Seán’s guest recently went on its maiden voyage. It has 20 decks and is 364 metres in length. The ship also has 28 restaurants, 17 bars and lounges, 17 pools and whirlpools (including the first suspended pool at sea), 6 water slides and 20 decks on which to house it all… Cathy Adams, News Fea...