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

Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On

16 hours ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

17 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

20 days ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

a month ago - 53 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.