President Joe Biden sparked a social media debate last week when he claimed that a performance by a bagpiper at the White House made "an Irishman feel special". Biden posted a video of a special St.

Therese Powell/KERA News Irish bagpipes, or Uilleann pipes (rhymes with chillin'), are a traditional Irish instrument that date back to the 18th century. But, as popular as they are in Ireland, ...

President Joe Biden shared a video of someone playing the bagpipes at the White House, sparking a debate on Twitter regarding the origin of the instrument. “They really know how to make an Irishman ...

Scotland is often associated with the famous Highland bagpipes - an integral part of Scottish culture. However, a history writer has recently highlighted that the instrument is not truly Scottish and ...

The Highland bagpipe is an integral part of Scottish culture and history, famous for its distinctive, powerful sound that even accompanied troops as they landed in northern France on D-Day. But the ...

This makes a good question for the day after St. Patrick's Day. The tradition in this country apparently originated in East Coast cities, where Irish immigrants often served in police and fire ...