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

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

a day ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

7 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

15 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

22 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of May Books

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of February Books - Part 2

This week Patrick looks at the best of Irish and International publications for February 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'Enoch Powell: Politics and Ideas in Modern Britain' with Paul Corthorn, 'Renaissance Galway' with Paul Walsh, 'Rathcoole and the United Irish Rebellions 1798 to 1803' with Kerron O'Luain, 'Here to Stay, Here to Fight: A Race Today Anthology' by Paul Field and  Dr Jeremy Jennings on the legacy of Benjamin Constant.