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

7 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

14 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

21 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

a month 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 June Books - Part 1

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for June 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'The Killing of the Iron Twelve' with Hedley Malloch, 'Sport and Leisure in the Irish and British Country House' with Dr Terence Dooley and Dr Christopher Ridgway, 'British Forces in Germany: The Lived Experience' with Peter Johnson, 'Wild Stories from the Irish Uplands' with John G Dwyer and a retrospective look at the contribution of Mary Mulvihill to the History of Science in Ireland.