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 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.