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 August Books - Part One

Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for August 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Wollstonecraft: Philosophy, Passion, and Politics' with Sylvana Tomaselli, 'Irish Men and Women in The Second World War' with Richard Doherty, 'Civilised by Beasts: Animals and Urban Change in 19th Century Dublin' with Juliana Adelman, 'The Clergy of Down and Connor 1400-1900' with Fr Darach Mac Giolla Cathain and John Minahane on the poetry of Gofraidh Fionn O' Dalaigh. Note: Juliana Adelman's book will be available in paper back this Autumn. See details below. https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526160706/