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

March Books Special: WWII

4 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Taoisigh Visits To White House For St Patrick's Day

11 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Oscars: The Trailblazers and Terrors

18 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Franklin D. Roosevelt

25 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Beatles

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Building Stormont

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Irish Literature in Transition

This week Patrick and a panel of Irish literary scholars explore 'Irish Literature in Transition', a new series of six books on the history of  Irish Literature published by Cambridge University Press. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Professor Eve Patten, Director, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin, Dr Majorie Howes, Associate Professor of English and Irish Studies, Boston College, Dr Matthew Campbell, Professor of Modern Literature at York and Dr Claire Connolly, Department of English, University College Cork. Please click on this discount link if purchasing a copy of the series Cambridge.org/ILIT2020