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

6 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Abba: 50 Years Since Eurovision

13 days ago - 45 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Creation of the Irish Courts

20 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 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.