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The Rest Is HistoryMay 29, 2023
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“There is a book called How the Irish Invented Chess! It may not be one to go with.”

Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Irish history and culture
For: Individuals interested in Irish history and cultural myths
Key quote: “Yeah, I'm a tiny bit sceptical about that.”
The host mentions the book 'How the Irish Invented Chess!' to highlight the mythologizing of Irish history and culture. They express skepticism about the claim that the Irish invented chess, suggesting it is part of a larger narrative constructed to counter British imperial culture.