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

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

2 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

8 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

16 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

23 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of May Books

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of May Books - Part 1

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for May 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'Where Once They Stood: New Foundland's Rocky Road Towards Confederation' with Raymond Blake, 'The Salamanca Diaries: Father Mc Cabe and the Spanish Civil War' with Tim Fanning, 'Silk Roads, Peoples, Cultures, Landscapes' with Susan Whitfield, 'Newman: A Short Biography' with Michael Collins and 'A History of the Irish Thoracic Society' with Muiris Fitzgerald.