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

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

4 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

11 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

18 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

25 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of May Books

a month ago - 54 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.