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

Limerick and the British & Irish Lions

17 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

24 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

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

2 months ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

2 months ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of September Books - Part 2

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publishing for September 2019. Books covered on the show include: 'The Allure of the Battle: A History of How Wars Have Been Won and Lost' with Cathal Nolan, 'Women’s War: Fighting and Surviving the American Civil War' with Stephanie Mc Curry,  'Medieval Dublin XV11' with Sean Duffy, 'Lady Butler: War Artist and Traveller 1846-1933' with Catherine Wynne and 'Cricket Country: An Indian Odyssey in the Age of Empire' with Prashant Kidambi.