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

King James VI and I: His Life and Loves

2 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Arthur Guinness

9 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Ireland & The Death Penalty

16 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Oscars: The Early Days

23 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

40 Years On: Contraceptives Legalised In Ireland

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Peter The Great

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of September Books - Part 1

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for September 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'Jane Austen: Writing, Society, Politics' by Tom Keymer, 'Irish Servicewomen in the Great War' by Barbara Walsh, 'Raphael's World' by Michael Collins, 'Defiant: The Untold Story of the Battle of Britain' by Robert Verkaik and '1691: A Novel' by Joe Joyce.