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

The Most Unusual Conclaves

18 hours ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of April Books

8 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

15 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

22 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

Best of June Books - Part 1

This week Patrick covers the best of Irish and International history books for June 2019. Books covered on the show this month include: 'African Catholic: Decolonization and the Transformation of the Church' with Elizabeth A Foster, 'Medieval Irish Pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela' with Bernadette Cunningham, 'Waterford Crystal: The Creation of a Global Brand' with John M Hearne,  'The Cultural Reception of the Bible' with Father Liam Tracy and 'The Real Traviata: The Song of Marie Duplessis' with Rene Weis.