RHISE: Real History in Simple English (B2-C1, Irish)
RHISE is a podcast that helps English learners improve their skills through real historical stories. Each episode is narrated in Irish English at the B2-C1 level, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced learners. The podcast includes key vocabulary, sentence patterns, and comprehension questions to reinforce learning. All stories are based on true events, providing an engaging way to practice English.
Episodes
Trailer — Welcome to RHISE
What RHISE is, and how to choose your level and accent.
Central Texas flooding · Jul 7, 2025
Central Texas flooding · Jul 7, 2025
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before the U.S. Senate · May 16, 2023
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before the U.S. Senate · May 16, 2023
Sweden announces intent to join NATO · May 16, 2022
Sweden announces intent to join NATO · May 16, 2022
WHO declares COVID-19 pandemic on June 19 · Jun 19, 2020
WHO declares COVID-19 pandemic on June 19 · Jun 19, 2020
Novak Djokovic wins the 2019 Wimbledon men's singles final · Jul 14, 2019
Novak Djokovic wins the 2019 Wimbledon men's singles final · Jul 14, 2019
First four boys rescued from Tham Luang cave · Jul 8, 2018
First four boys rescued from Tham Luang cave · Jul 8, 2018
Escape of Rédoine Faïd from Réau prison · Jul 1, 2018
Escape of Rédoine Faïd from Réau prison · Jul 1, 2018
Saudi Arabia officially lifts ban on women driving · Jun 24, 2018
Saudi Arabia officially lifts ban on women driving · Jun 24, 2018
Permanent Court of Arbitration releases South China Sea ruling · Jul 12, 2016
Permanent Court of Arbitration releases South China Sea ruling · Jul 12, 2016
NASA's Juno spacecraft enters orbit around Jupiter · Jul 5, 2016
NASA's Juno spacecraft enters orbit around Jupiter · Jul 5, 2016
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft Pluto flyby · Jul 14, 2015
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft Pluto flyby · Jul 14, 2015
Confederate flag removed from South Carolina Statehouse · Jul 10, 2015
Confederate flag removed from South Carolina Statehouse · Jul 10, 2015
Crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 · Jul 6, 2013
Crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 · Jul 6, 2013
U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder · Jun 25, 2013
U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder · Jun 25, 2013
Edward Snowden arrives in Moscow from Hong Kong · Jun 23, 2013
Edward Snowden arrives in Moscow from Hong Kong · Jun 23, 2013
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs · Jun 18, 2013
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs · Jun 18, 2013
CERN announces discovery of Higgs boson-like particle · Jul 4, 2012
CERN announces discovery of Higgs boson-like particle · Jul 4, 2012
BP caps the Deepwater Horizon oil well · Jul 15, 2010
BP caps the Deepwater Horizon oil well · Jul 15, 2010
Arrest of 10 Russian 'deep-cover' agents in the United States · Jun 27, 2010
Arrest of 10 Russian 'deep-cover' agents in the United States · Jun 27, 2010
Chilean Miners Rescued · Jun 12, 2010
Chilean Miners Rescued · Jun 12, 2010
Washington Metro train collision · Jun 22, 2009
Washington Metro train collision · Jun 22, 2009
US Airways Flight 1549 Makes Emergency Landing in Hudson River · Jan 15, 2009
US Airways Flight 1549 Makes Emergency Landing in Hudson River · Jan 15, 2009
US Airways Flight 1549 Water Landing Aftermath · Jan 15, 2009
US Airways Flight 1549 Water Landing Aftermath · Jan 15, 2009
Battle of Wanat · Jul 13, 2008
Battle of Wanat · Jul 13, 2008
NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander touchdown · May 25, 2008
NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander touchdown · May 25, 2008
Italy wins 2006 FIFA World Cup · Jul 9, 2006
Italy wins 2006 FIFA World Cup · Jul 9, 2006
Cyclone Catarina makes landfall in Brazil · Mar 28, 2005
Cyclone Catarina makes landfall in Brazil · Mar 28, 2005
Cassini-Huygens Saturn Orbit Insertion · Jun 30, 2004
Cassini-Huygens Saturn Orbit Insertion · Jun 30, 2004
190th Fighter Squadron Friendly Fire Incident · Mar 28, 2003
190th Fighter Squadron Friendly Fire Incident · Mar 28, 2003
Steve Fossett completes first solo nonstop balloon circumnavigation · Jul 3, 2002
Steve Fossett completes first solo nonstop balloon circumnavigation · Jul 3, 2002
U.S. Supreme Court rules on Atkins v. Virginia · Jun 20, 2002
U.S. Supreme Court rules on Atkins v. Virginia · Jun 20, 2002
President Clinton Announces the Completion of the First Survey of the Human Genome · Jun 26, 2000
President Clinton Announces the Completion of the First Survey of the Human Genome · Jun 26, 2000
Space Shuttle Discovery docks with the International Space Station · May 27, 1999
Space Shuttle Discovery docks with the International Space Station · May 27, 1999
Thailand devalues the baht · Jul 2, 1997
Thailand devalues the baht · Jul 2, 1997
Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield II · Jun 28, 1997
Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield II · Jun 28, 1997
Dolly the sheep's successful cloning announced · Jun 14, 1997
Dolly the sheep's successful cloning announced · Jun 14, 1997
STS-71 Atlantis docks with Mir space station · Jun 29, 1995
STS-71 Atlantis docks with Mir space station · Jun 29, 1995
OJ Simpson's White Bronco Chase · Jun 17, 1994
OJ Simpson's White Bronco Chase · Jun 17, 1994
Jeffrey Dahmer police encounter · May 27, 1991
Jeffrey Dahmer police encounter · May 27, 1991
Outbreak of the Oka Crisis · Jul 11, 1990
Outbreak of the Oka Crisis · Jul 11, 1990
Manjil–Rudbar Earthquake · Jun 21, 1990
Manjil–Rudbar Earthquake · Jun 21, 1990
Death of Jim Henson · May 16, 1990
Death of Jim Henson · May 16, 1990
Unmanned Soviet MiG-23 crashes in Belgium · Jul 4, 1989
Unmanned Soviet MiG-23 crashes in Belgium · Jul 4, 1989
Iran Air Flight 655 shot down by USS Vincennes · Jul 3, 1988
Iran Air Flight 655 shot down by USS Vincennes · Jul 3, 1988
Cokeville Elementary School hostage crisis · May 16, 1986
Cokeville Elementary School hostage crisis · May 16, 1986
Discovery of the wreck of the Titanic · Sep 1, 1985
Discovery of the wreck of the Titanic · Sep 1, 1985
