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

9 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

12 days ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

23 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 May Books - Part One

This week Patrick looks at the best of Irish and International history publications for May 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Gladius: Living, Fighting and Dying in the Roman Army' with Guy de la Bedoyere, 'De Valera and Roosevelt, Irish and American Diplomacy In Times of Crisis, 1932-1939' with Bernadette Whelan, 'Biomedical Controversies in Catholic Ireland' with Don O'Leary, 'We Remember Maynooth' edited by Salvador Ryan and John Paul Sheridan and 'Wandering Wicklow with Father Browne' with Robert O' Byrne.