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

2 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

8 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

16 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

23 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

J.R.R. Tolkien

In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the life, times and legacy of The Lord of The Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien to mark the 50th anniversary of his death this weekend. He's joined by: John McQuillen. Associate Curator at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York who organised the recent Tolkien exhibition at the Morgan Dr Barry Houlihan, archivist at the University of Galway Shaun Gunner, chair of the Tolkien Society And Dr Corey Olsen, 'The Tolkien Professor', President of Signum University and Mythgard Institute.