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

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

Best of August Books - Part One

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for August 2019. Books featured on the show include: 'Why They Marched: Untold Stories of the Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote' with Susan Ware, 'The Story of Silver' with William L Silber, 'Richard Devane SJ: Social Commentator and Advocate 1876-1951' with Martin Walsh, 'Dachau to Dolomites: The Irishmen, Himmler’s Special Prisoners and the End of WWII' with Tom Wall, 'The Time of the Tans: An Oral History of the War of Independence in County Clare' with Tomas Mac Conmara and 'Traces of Vermeer' with Jane Jelley.