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

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

16 hours ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

17 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

20 days ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

a month ago - 53 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.