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

April Books Special

4 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Abba: 50 Years Since Eurovision

11 days ago - 45 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Creation of the Irish Courts

18 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

March Books Special: WWII

25 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Taoisigh Visits To White House For St Patrick's Day

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Oscars: The Trailblazers and Terrors

a month ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Queen Victoria: A Life

This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of historians and biographers assess the life and  political legacy of Queen Victoria. Joining Patrick on the panel this week are: biographer A.N Wilson, Dr Carolyn Harris, University of Toronto,  Dr Jane Ridley, Professor of Modern History at the University of Buckingham, Professor Christine Kinealy, Director of the Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University and author and journalist Jules Stewart.