Thanks so much, Virginia. To me, PBS is one of the most trustworthy sources. This whole "Easter 1916" topic has me by the throat. The more research I do, the more it upsets me. Of course I cheer for my ancestors' retrieval of rights taken away circa Cromwell, [religious freedom, formal education, property ownership, etc [[search Hedge Schools and English manorships]], but... l) The people aka the general potential voting population did not endorse the Easter 1916 Uprising. Livelihoods of the few were risked by judgment of a few. It was not put up for a vote of the populace, yet... 2) The leaders were bold politicos who risked their lives to reinstate privileges to the common, aka RC, populace, but... 3) Today's commemorative events appear *to me* as typical European ploys to extract and attract American dollars. This makes is a personal turn-off. Obviously the Easter Uprising of 1916 has a significant historical place in the lives of Irish Diaspora era peoples, especially Roman Catholics, but it feels that commemorations are a hyperbole, not of its impact, but of its superficial aspects. It's like memorializing the sensationalism of rebellion and war, versus confirming basic human rights, then profiteering from the exaggeration. Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: VLB via <vlbcfb@yahoo.com, PBS is showing a three-hour special on the Rising. It's called "1916, The Irish Rebellion". It is being shown tonight and several times over the next week. Times may vary on public TV stations in different areas. It is narrated by Liam Neeson and was sponsored by Notre Dame. It is also being shown on Irish TV on RTE and the BBC. It is a vast project with filming in many places.Google the title but it sounds as if it is not to be missed. Would enjoy hearing people's opinions after they have seen it. Virginia