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

8 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

Horace: A Life

This week Patrick and a panel of Classicists, Historians and Biographers discuss the life and creative legacy of Roman poet Horace. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Professor Emily Gowers, Professor of Latin Literature, St John's College, Cambridge, Professor Stephen Harrison, Professor of Latin Literature, University of Oxford, Professor Martin Brady, Head of the School of Classics, UCD, Professor Carole E. Newlands, Department of Classics, Colorado University and Dr Luke Houghton, Department of Greek & Latin, University College London.