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

2 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Early Medieval Manuscripts

8 days ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish

16 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk

23 days 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

The Aeneid: A History

This week Patrick and a panel of esteemed scholars explore the cultural legacy of the great Latin epic poem - The Aeneid. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Dr Charlie Kerrigan, Research Fellow, Department of Classics, Trinity College Dublin, Dr Elena Giusti, Classics and Ancient History Department, University of Warwick, Professor Philip Hardie,  Trinity College Cambridge, Professor Christopher Mackie, Professor of Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia and Jim O' Hara, Outgoing President of the Vergilian Society, America.