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

Limerick and the British & Irish Lions

11 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years

18 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Irish Lumières

25 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

2 months ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

2 months ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Polybius: A Life

This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of historians, biographers and translators discuss the life and cultural legacy of ancient Greek historian Polybius. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Dr Michael Fronda, Mc Gill University, Canada, Professor Brian Mc Ging, Trinity College Dublin, Professor Craige B Champion, Syracuse University, New York, Dr Philip De Souza, University College Dublin and Professor Tim Cornell, University of Manchester.