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

Istanbul: A History of a City

This week Patrick explores the history of Istanbul from early times to the present day.  Guests on the panel include: Dr Kate Fleet, author of 'A Social History of Ottoman Istanbul', Dr Amy Mills, author of 'Streets of Memory: Landscape, Tolerance, and National Identity in Istanbul', Bettany Hughes, author of 'Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities',  Dr Mehmet İpşirli from the Medipol University, Istanbul and Dr Chris Houston, author of 'Istanbul, City of the Fearless'.