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

Best of April Books

4 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

11 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

18 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

25 days ago - 47 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of March Books

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

King James VI and I: His Life and Loves

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

'Lady Ranelagh: A Life in Science'

This week Tommy Graham, the Editor of 'History Ireland' explores the life and intellectual legacy of Katherine Jones, Viscountess Ranelagh. Joining Tommy on the show are: Clodagh Finn, Writer, Journalist and the Author of 'Through Her Eyes: A New history of Ireland in 20 women', Dr Eoin Gill from Waterford Institute of Technology and the Director of the Boyle Summer School, Dr Michelle Di Meo, Historian and Author of 'Lady Ranelagh: The Incomparable Life of Robert Boyle’s Sister' and Dr Evan Bourke, Literary Historian, NUI Maynooth.