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

Early Medieval Manuscripts

6 hours ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

8 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

15 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland

20 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of May Books

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Most Unusual Conclaves

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

In this episode of Talking History: a roundup of exciting new exhibitions on the island of Ireland, including: the Irish manuscripts returning to the country for the first time in more than 1,000 years, with curator Matthew Seaver, Assistant Keeper at the National Museum of Ireland; the life, art and legacy of the husband of Constance Markievicz, with Dr Kathryn Milligan, Assistant Librarian at the Edward Murphy Library at the National College of Art & Design; and a new exhibition in Hillsborough Castle which explores the intimate bond between British royal clients and fashion designers, with Claudia Acott Williams, curator.