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

Leonid Brezhnev: A Life

This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of historians, political experts and biographers assess the life and political legacy of Soviet political leader Leonid Brezhnev. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Dr Mark Sandle, Author of 'Brezhnev Reconsidered', Dr Suzanne Schattenberg, University of Bremen, Dr Geoffrey Roberts, University College Cork, Dr Balazs Apor, Trinity College Dublin and Dr Judith Devlin, School of History, University College Dublin.