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

4 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

11 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

18 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

25 days 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 September Books - Part 2

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for September 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'A History of Ancient Greece in 50 Lives' with David Stuttard, 'A Net for Small Fishes' with Lucy Jago,  'Parnell and His Times' with Joep Leerssen, 'The Churchill Quiz Book' with Kieran Whitworth and Patrick celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the Armagh Robinson Library.