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

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

6 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

9 days ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

20 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of April Books

Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for April 2022. Books covered on the show include: 'Churchill, Master and Commander: Winston Churchill at War 1895–1945', by Anthony Tucker-Jones; 'The Improbable Adventures of Miss Emily Soldene: Actress, Writer and Rebel', by Helen Batten; 'Roscommon. The Irish Revolution, 1912–23', by John Burke; 'We Go Into Action Today At Noon: First-hand Accounts From Ireland's Revolutionary Years, 1913-22', by Eamonn Duggan; and 'Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Hearts', by Nadine Akkerman.