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 November Books

This week Patrick examines the best of Irish and International history publications for November 2019.  Books covered on the programme include: 'The City-State of Boston' with Mark Peterson, 'The House of Government' with Yuri Slezkine, 'James Baldwin: Living with Fire' with Bill Mullen, 'Forging the Border: Donegal and Derry in Times of Revolution 1911-1925 with Okan Ozeker and 'The Spy in Moscow' with Eric Haseltine.