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

5 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Abba: 50 Years Since Eurovision

12 days ago - 45 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Creation of the Irish Courts

19 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 August Books - Part 2

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for August 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'The Human Factor: Gorbachev, Reagan and Thatcher and the Cold War' by Archie Brown, 'Tyrants Tremble: The Life of William Drennan, 1754-1820' by Fergus Whelan, 'The Regency Revolution' by Dr Robert Morrison, 'Harry Boland: A Biography' by Jim Maher and 'November 1918: The German Revolution' by Robert Gerwarth.