Podcasts

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

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

Limerick and the British & Irish Lions

10 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

17 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Irish Lumières

24 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

2 months ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Ancient Athens: A History of a City

This week Patrick and an expert panel of historians, writers and classicists explore the history of ancient Athens. Joining Patrick on the panel were Dr Martine Cuypers, Department of Classics, Trinity College Dublin, Robin Waterfield, Historian & Writer and the author of 'Athens: A History - From Ancient Ideal to Modern City', Dr Richard Stoneman, Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Exeter, Professor Brian Mc Bing, Department of Classics, Trinity College Dublin and George Sarrinikolaou, author of 'Facing Athens: Encounters with the Modern City'.