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 Golden Age of the Roman Empire

In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan explores the life and times of Roman emperor Septimius Severus. He's joined by Dr David Woods, Head of the Department of Classics at UCC; Prof Mark Humphries, Professor of Ancient History, Swansea University; and Dr Rebecca Usherwood, Assistant Professor in Late Antique and Early Byzantine Studies at Trinity College Dublin.