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

Arthur Guinness

2 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Ireland & The Death Penalty

9 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Oscars: The Early Days

16 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

The Princes In The Tower

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Ireland's Space Explorations

In this episode of Talking History: how Ireland became a founding member of the European Space Agency with space commentator Leo Enright; we'll explore Europe's old towns and find out what they hide about our continent's history with author Marek Kohn; and we'll hear about the 300 men, women and children buried in Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery who died during the War of Independence and Civil War, from author Conor Dodd.