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 April Books

4 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

11 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

18 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

25 days ago - 47 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of March Books

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

King James VI and I: His Life and Loves

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.