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

a day 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

15 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

22 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

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