A series of online talks to mark the centenary of partition and the establishment of Northern Ireland will be hosted by the Catholic Church's northern bishops over the next four weeks.
Led by historian and Irish News columnist Dr Éamon Phoenix, the talks will look at issues including the path to partition, sectarian violence and the role of the Catholic Church.
Dr Phoenix will be joined by historians from north and south over four Monday nights from September 13 to October 4.
Archbishop Eamon Martin said the online lectures will allow people of all backgrounds to engage with our shared history.
"The presentations, expertly put together by Dr Éamon Phoenix, will allow for the story of the coming into being, and development, of Northern Ireland to be examined and analysed while critically assessing the role of the Churches, and others, in that respect," he said.
The talks have been funded by the Northern Ireland Office and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The programme of talks will be delivered online via Zoom.
Each lecture will include a question and answer session which aims to "facilitate a respectful, cross-community discussion on this key historical period, its legacy and consider its lessons for a society moving forward post-conflict".
To sign up to one or all of the free lectures, email cjp@iecon.ie
