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

Limerick and the British & Irish Lions

3 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

10 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Irish Lumières

17 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

22 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

a month ago - 48 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'.