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 August Books

11 hours ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Ellen Hutchins

12 hours ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Limerick and the British & Irish Lions

18 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

25 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Irish Lumières

a month ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of March Books - Part One

This week Patrick covers the best of Irish and International books publishing for March 2020. Books featured on the show include: 'The Dead Sea Scrolls' with John J Collins, 'The Plague of War: Athens, Sparta and the Struggle for Ancient Greece' with Jennifer Roberts, 'Waterford Port and Harbour 1815-1842' with Mary Breen, 'A History of the Irish Red Cross' with Shane Lehane and 'George Higinbotham and Eureka' with Geraldine Moore.