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

3 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

10 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

17 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

24 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 December Books - Part Two

Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for December 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'We Are The Legion' with Julie Summers, 'What A Bloody Awful Country: Northern Ireland's Century of Division' with Kevin Meagher, 'Ballymacandy: The Story of a Kerry Ambush' with Owen O' Shea', Napoleon's Plunder: Napoleon's Theft of Veronese's Feast' with Cynthia Saltzman  and 'Your Story, My Story' with Connie Palmen.