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

10 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

14 days ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

24 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 October Books - Part Two

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for October 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Bretons and Britons: The Fight for Identity' with Barry Cunliffe, 'Dwellers in the Shadows: A Life of Ivor Gurney' with Kate Kennedy, 'To Rule the Skies: General Thomas S. Power and the Rise of Strategic Air Command in the Cold War' with Brent D. Ziarnick, 'When America Stopped Being Great: A History of the Present' with Nick Bryant and 'The Light of Days: Women Fighters of the Jewish Resistance' with Judy Batalion.