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

The Most Unusual Conclaves

18 hours ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of April Books

8 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

15 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

22 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

a month ago - 47 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of March Books

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Alhambra: A History

This week Patrick and a team of historians, architects, artists and writers discuss the history and cultural legacy of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. Joining Patrick on the show were: Donald McGilvray, Author of 'Granada: The Seizure of the Sultanate', Michael B Barry, Author of 'The Alhambra Revealed, the remarkable Story of the Kingdom of Granada', Dr Olga Bush, Bard College and Author of ‘Reframing the Alhambra: Architecture, Poetry, Textiles and Court Ceremonial’, Dr Barbara Boloix Gallardo, University of Granada and Dr Glaire Anderson, Senior Lecturer in Islamic Art, History of Art, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.