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

The Princes In The Tower

6 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of January Books

13 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Churchill: His Life and Legacy

20 days ago - 60 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner

a month ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Elvis at 90

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Gustav Mahler

a month ago - 51 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Newgrange

In this episode: how Newgrange and the winter solstice have captivated the imagination for centuries, and the monument's connections to Irish mythology. Featuring Jessica Smyth, Associate Professor at the School of Archaeology at UCD; Leontia Lenehan, Supervisor Guide at Brú na Bóinne; and Anthony Murphy, mythologist and author of ‘Newgrange - Monument to Immortality’.