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

Montesquieu: A Life in Thought

This week Patrick and a high profile panel of historians, political theorists and philosophers discuss the life and intellectual legacy of French political thinker and writer Montesquieu. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Dr Graham Finlay, School of Politics and International Relations, UCD, Dr Anthony Pagden,  author of ' The Enlightenment: And Why It Still Matters',  Dr John Robertson, Professor Emeritus of the History of Political Thought, Clare College Cambridge, Professor Jeremy Jennings, Kings College London and Dr Paul Carrese, Director of the School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University.