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

Best of April Books

6 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

13 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

20 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

King James VI and I: His Life and Loves

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of October Books - Part One

This week Patrick covers the best of Irish and International history publications for October 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Philip Roth: A Counterlife' with Ira Nadel, 'Plague, Pestilence and Pandemic: Voices from History' with Peter Furtado, 'White Freedom: The Racial History of an Idea' with Tyler Stovall, 'The Tale of the Axe' with David Miles and 'Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City' with Edmund Richardson.