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 Sept Books - Part 1

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publishing for September 2019. Books featured in tonight's show include: 'American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War' with Duncan Ryūken Williams, 'Heroes in the Shadows: Humanitarian Action and Courage in the Second World War' with Brian Flemming, 'Deviation' with Adam Freudenheim, 'Commemoration' by Heather Laird and 'A Century of Service: A History of the Irish Nurses and Midwifes Organisation' with Mark Loughrey.