When the Irish Potato Blight " caused by an infectious fungus that spread throughout Europe " struck in 1845, it decimated the country's staple crop, leading to food shortages and the Great Famine of 1845-52. During that time, approximately one million people died and another 2.1 million fled the island, resulting in an estimated 25% […]
SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:04PM on May 23, 2022