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 March Books - Part Two

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for March 2020. Books featured on the show include: 'The Lion of the RAF: The Extraordinary Life of George Beamish, Second World War Hero and Rugby Star' by Paul Mc Elhinney, 'John Ferrall: Master of the Sligo Workhouse 1852-66', 'Conservative Revolutionary: The Lives of Lewis Namier' with David W Hayton, 'The Irish Civil War: Law, Execution and Atrocity' with Sean Enright and 'The Trinity College Harp: Ireland and the Most Exotic Music Instrument in the World' with Brian Manners.