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

5 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

12 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

19 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

King James VI and I: His Life and Loves

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of May Books - Part 2

This week Patrick looks at the best of Irish and international history publications for May 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'Douglas Hyde: My American Journey' by Brian O Concuibir, 'The Peelers Notebook: Policing Victorian Dublin: Mad Dogs, Duels and Dynamite' with Barry Kennerk, 'The Museum Buildings of Trinity College Dublin' with Patrick Wyse Jackson, 'El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America' with Carrie Gibson and 'An Oral History of UCG 1830-1980' with Jackie Ui Chionna.