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 August Books

11 hours ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Ellen Hutchins

12 hours ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Limerick and the British & Irish Lions

18 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

25 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

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.