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

How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War

9 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of June Books

12 days ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Jane Austen: 250 Years On

23 days 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

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

St Nicholas: A Life

This Christmas Day 'Talking History' looks at the life and cultural legacy of St Nicholas and asks how a fourth century Greek bishop became Santa Claus. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Professor Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Department of Theology, Maynooth University, Dr Gerry Bowler, University of Manitoba & Author of 'Santa Claus: A Biography', Father Denis O Neill, Pastor of St Martha's Parish, Morton Grove, Dr George Kazan, Oxford University School of Archaeology and the University of Turku,  Maeve O' Connell, Gerpoint Park, Kilkenny and Father Kevin Flynn, Faculty of Theology, St Paul's University, Minnesota.