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

April Books Special

6 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Abba: 50 Years Since Eurovision

13 days ago - 45 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Creation of the Irish Courts

20 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

March Books Special: WWII

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Taoisigh Visits To White House For St Patrick's Day

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Oscars: The Trailblazers and Terrors

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of April History Books - Part 1

This week Patrick covers the best history publications of April 2019. Books covered on the show this month include, 'The Oxford Illustrated History of the World' with Felipe Fernandez Armesto, 'Under the Starry Flag' with Lucy E Salyer, 'Fighting for the Cause' with Tim Horgan, 'The Oxford Illustrated History of the Holy Land' with Robert G Hoyland and Hugh Williamson ,  'Cork Burning' with Michael Lenihan and 'Dreamers: When the Writers Took Power: Germany 1918' with Volker Weidermann.