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

The Most Unusual Conclaves

18 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 - Part Two

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for May 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Angels: A Visible and Invisible History' with Peter Stanford, 'Foundations: How the Built Environment Made Twentieth Century Britain' with Sam Wetherell, 'U-Boat Commander Oskar Kusch' with Eric C Rust, 'Rome is Burning: Nero and the Fire That Ended a Dynasty' with Anthony A Barrett and 'A Prince and a Spy' with Rory Clements.