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

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

8 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

11 days ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

22 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

a month ago - 52 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.