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

3 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

10 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

17 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

24 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

George Bizet: A Life in Music

  This week Patrick discusses the life and musical legacy of French romantic composer - George Bizet. Joining Patrick is studio were acclaimed music biographer and scholar Dr Susan Mc Clary, Dr Jonathan Darnborough, the Director of Studies in Music at Oxford University Department for Continuing Education, Dr Wolfgang Marx, Associate Professor in Musicology and a member of the UCD Humanities Institute, Dr Rachel Talbot, DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama and Dr Laura Watson, Lecturer in Music at Maynooth University.