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

Best of April Books

4 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

11 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

18 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

25 days ago - 47 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of March Books

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

King James VI and I: His Life and Loves

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Battle of Mogadishu

This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of historians, military experts and political policy specialists discuss the Battle of Mogadishu. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Professor David Ryan, Head of the School of History, UCC, John L Hirsch, Senior Advisor at the International Peace Institute, New York City, Dan Schilling, Military Expert and Author of 'The Battle of Mogadishu: First Hand Accounts from the Men of the Task Force Ranger' Sepp Scanlin, Director of the 10th Mountain Divison and Fort Drum Museum and Jim Bartlinski, US Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum.   itar