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

Best of April Books

4 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

11 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

18 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

25 days ago - 47 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of March Books

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

King James VI and I: His Life and Loves

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of April Books - Part 1

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for April 2020. Books featured on the show include: 'Implacable Foes: War in the Pacific 1944-1945' with Waldo Heinrichs and Marc Gallicchio, 'Brokering The Good Friday Agreement: The Untold Story' with Mary E Daly, 'Brooklyn: The Once and Future City' with Thomas Campanella, 'Fearless Women: Hannah Sheehy Skeffington, Feminism and the Irish Revolution' with Margaret Ward and 'Charlie: The Story of Charlie Gallagher, The GAA's Lost Icon' with Paul Fitzpatrick.