Ireland's Alcatraz: The Mega Prison Known As "Hell On Earth" | Building Ireland | Absolute History

Spike Island in Cork harbor was a vital naval defense against potential invaders like Napoleon to its transformation into a formidable prison during the 19th century, Spike Island's narrative unfolds through the exploration of its architectural marvels and the lives shaped within its fortified walls. Unearthing the island's past through archaeology, the documentary illuminates the stories of its inhabitants, ranging from political prisoners to the destitute, while also celebrating its evolution into a cherished tourist destination. Experience the layers of history that define Spike Island's enduring significance.
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Can't follow this background music too distracting.

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Every video is like this it seems, getting pretty disappointed with this channel. Really great videos and up being unwatchable

[@slothythebadger7726]

Imagine complaining about background music. You must be brain dead if you can't follow along

[@slothythebadger7726]

These videos would be dull without music. Yes, they could make it quieter, but holy complain much?

[@aleccowden9977]

Try enabling the ambient sound and stage volume through extra settings.

[@PurpleHazePro]

@@slothythebadger7726 it was valid criticism. There’s only you complaining about someone’s comment.

[@kringle-jelly]

Thanks for passing forward this knowledge for future generations!

[@bluebloodtimelord]

Pls ask your sound people to tone down their enthusiasm (esp the string section 🥺) Thank yall 💖✨

[@Irish_Lass2024]

Been researching Spike Island for an 18th century historical novel I'm working on, and so this was right on time. Thank you!

[@bluebloodtimelord]

Cheers fellow writer! ✨

[@markhardman6413]

Music is far to overbearing and a distraction to such a great presentation, even just by lowering the volume would help

[@geoffreylee5199]

Historic Fort Henry in Kingston Ontario is a Star Fort.

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Woah Ireland

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Woahhhhh

[@bluebloodtimelord]

Real

[@geoffreylee5199]

There was a chance they were going to build a bridge to it. Sailed through here on a ship in 1964, saw it from the ground in 2004.

[@mariacherrington61920]

As an American it's interesting to see prisons in other countries thank you 😊

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

12:00 😔 some of my family were trafficked to Australia ☝️❤️🙏 from cork . and other places

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🫂

[@Drunkenbotanicists]

Star forts. They are all over the place.

[@RIPPERTON]

16:37 pet bear ?

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

21:25 convicts at port arthur were only referred to by number.. solitary confinement, had to wear a face mask whenever outside their cell. the church was designed that no one in the congregation could see anyone else apart from the minister 😳

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No that's ur phone ringing 😆

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20.39 time line Not free in life. Not free in death.

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Watching from Mackinac Island Michigan

[@SaltyFCraker]

Why I want to be cremated I do not want to ever have my bones be viewed on video in the future😕

[@justinhoward5556]

How could that starfort defend anything?

[@davinxi5926]

They escaped easily. The prison needs renovation a lol

[@michaelsasse8427]

Hard to believe that was the turd fortress to be built there. Quite a fartification.

[@slothythebadger7726]

Lame

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fk that background music off ffs !!

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That would be the British isles mate

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British & Irish isles*