This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them.
Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.
Latest episodes
March Books Special: WWII
5 days ago - 53 mins
Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
The Taoisigh Visits To White House For St Patrick's Day
12 days ago - 54 mins
Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
The Oscars: The Trailblazers and Terrors
19 days ago - 54 mins
Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
a month ago - 53 mins
Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
The Beatles
a month ago - 53 mins
Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
Building Stormont
a month ago - 53 mins
Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
Alexis de Tocqueville: A Life
This week Patrick and an esteemed team of philosophers, biographers and political experts discuss the life and intellectual legacy of Alexis de Tocqueville. Joining Patrick on the panel were, Dr Andreas Hess from the School of Sociology at UCD, Dr Jeremy Jennings, Professor of Political Theory at Kings College London, Dr Harvey Mansfield, retired Professor of Government at Harvard University, Dr Chris Surprenant, the Director of the Alexis de Tocqueville Project at the University of New Orleans, Dr Kevin Butterfield, Director of the George Washington presidential library at Mount Vernon, Virginia, Professor Albert Dzur, Bowling Green State University in Ohio and Professor Robert Gildea, Professor of Modern History at Worcester College, Oxford.