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

John Steinbeck: A Life

This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of historians, writers and biographers discuss the life and legacy of American writer John Steinbeck. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Dr Danica Cerce from the Steinbeck Review, Dr Susan Shillinglaw, Director of the Steinbeck Center, Salinas, California, Dr Nicholas P Taylor, Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies, San Jose State University and Dr Tara Guissin-Stubbs, Associate Professor in English Literature and Director of Studies in English Literature and Creative Writing at Oxford University.