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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

The Most Unusual Conclaves

19 hours ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of April Books

8 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

15 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

22 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

a month ago - 47 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of March Books

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of May Books II

Patrick Geoghegan is joined by a host of esteemed guests to discuss the following books: 'For King & Country: The British Monarchy and The First World War' by Heather Jones; '1922: Scenes from a Turbulent Year' by Nick Rennison; 'Belonging & Betrayal: How Jews Made The Art World Modern' by Charles Dellheim; and 'British Romanticism and Religion' by Jeffrey W. Barbeau. Listen and subscribe to Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.