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

Limerick and the British & Irish Lions

13 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

20 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Irish Lumières

a month ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

2 months ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

2 months ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of November Books - Part One

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for November 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Icebound in the Arctic: The Mystery of Captain Francis Crozier and the Franklin Expedition' with Michael Smith, 'A Most Peculiar Book: The Inherent Strangeness of the Bible' with Kristin Swenson', 'Deciphering Aztec Hieroglyphs' with Gordon Whittaker,  'Ireland's Pirate Trail' with Des Ekin and Evita Burned Down Our Pavilion: A History of Latin America Through Cricket' with James Coyne.