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 2

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for June 2020. Books featured on the show include: 'Agents of Disorder: Inside China's Cultural Revolution' with Andrew Walder, 'Days of the Blackthorn: Faction Fighters of Kerry' by Sean Moraghan, 'The Legacy of the Irish Parliamentary Party in Independent Ireland 1922-1949' with Martin O Donoghue, The Journey to the Mayflower: God’s Outlaws and the Invention of Freedom' with Stephen Tomkins, 'The Journey Matters: Twentieth-Century Travel in True Style' with Jonathan Glancey and 'Stasi Winter' by David Young.