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 December Books - Part Two

This week Patrick covers the best of Irish and International history publications for December 2019. Books covered on the programme include: 'Barbarians' with Stephen Kershaw, 'Chaucer: A European Life' with Marion Turner, 'The Glynn's of Kilrush, County Clare 1811-1940' and 'Hun Sen's Cambodia' with Sebastian Strangio and 'The Oxford Illustrated History of the Renaissance' with Gordon Campbell.