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

4 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

11 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

18 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

25 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 January Books Part Two

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for January 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'The Killing of Thomas Niedermayer' with David Blake Knox, 'The Shattered Worlds of Standish O Grady' with Christopher Boettcher, 'On the Life of Galileo' with Stefano Gattei, 'Heligoland: Britain, Germany, and the Struggle for the North Sea' with Jan Ruger and The Medlars Essay with Pol O Duibhir.