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

19 hours ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

7 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

15 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

22 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 November Books - Part Two

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for November 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'On Seamus Heaney' by Roy Foster, 'Literature and Modern Time' with Dr Trish Ferguson, 'The Ideal Diplomat: Women and Irish Foreign Affairs 1946-90' with Ann Marie O'Brien, 'Gaelic Ulster in the Middle Ages, History, Culture and Society' with Katharine Simms and 'Atlas of Ideas: The Socrates Edition' with Eric Weiner.