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.
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Modern Ukraine
In this week's episode of Talking History, we're looking at the history and making of modern Ukraine, exploring questions of identity and the roots of the ongoing conflict. Featuring Taras Kuzio, Professor in the Department of Political Science, National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy; Dr Marnie Howlett, Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford; Emeritus Professor Judith Devlin of the School of History at UCD, Dr Conor Daly of Trinity College Dublin, giving the 'Ukraine's Jewish Heritage' talk at Trinity's public lecture series on the history and culture of Ukraine; and Dr Tanya Lokot, Associate Professor in Digital Media and Society from Dublin City University.