Pirates, Snakes, and Shamrocks: The Real Story Behind Saint Patrick's Day

Pirates. Snakes. Shamrocks. And the stomach-turning truth behind those green rivers...

Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the world’s most recognizable holidays, but the real story is even stranger than the legends.

Join Shane and Duncan as they dig into the bizarre history behind Saint Patrick’s Day, separating fact from fiction and uncovering how one man’s dubious autobiography somehow turned into a global celebration of Irish culture.

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