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

7 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

13 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

21 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

a month 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

Samuel Taylor Coleridge: A Life

This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of literary scholars, biographers and critics discuss the life and the creative legacy of English poet, philosopher and theologian Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Dr James May, University College Dublin, Professor Tim Fulford, Academic Director, Biennial Summer Conference, The Friends of Coleridge Society, Dr Jeffrey Barbeau, Professor of Theology, Wheaton University and author of ' Sara Coleridge: Her Life and Thought, Dr Rosemary Ashton, author of 'The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge: A Critical Biography' and Dr William Keach, Professor of English at Brown University.