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

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

6 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Irish Lumières

13 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

18 days 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

a month ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

2 months ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Celebrating Beethoven 250

This week Patrick and a high profile range of musicians, composers, historians and musicologists discuss the life and musical legacy of Beethoven. Joining Patrick on the panel are: George Fleeton, Lyric Opera Productions, Dr Wolfgang Marx, Associate Professor in Musicology, School of Music, University College Dublin, Simon Taylor, Chief Executive, The National Concert Hall and Dr Michael Lee, Cultural Musicologist, Department of Music, School of Creative Arts, Trinity College Dublin.