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

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

9 hours ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

7 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

14 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

21 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of May Books

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Copernicus: A Life

This week Patrick and an esteemed range of biographers, scientists and astronomers discuss the life and intellectual legacy of Copernicus. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Professor Richard Tarnas, author of ‘The Passion Of The Western Mind: Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped Our World View’, Dava Sobel, author of 'A More Perfect Heaven: How Copernicus Revolutionised the Cosmos', Dr Jim Bennett, Oxford University and David Moore, Chairman of Astronomy Ireland.