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

3 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

10 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

17 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

24 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 December Books - Part Two

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for December 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'Not Made By Slaves: Ethical Capitalism in the Age of Abolition' by Bronwen Everill, 'Art O'Brien and Irish Nationalism in London, 1900-1925' with Mary Mac Diarmada, 'Joan Baez: The Last Leaf' with Elizabeth Thomson,  'Earthing the Myths' with Daragh Smyth and The Bloody Sunday Commemorative Events and the GAA.