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

Roman Emperor Septimius Severus

a day ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Oscar Wilde: His Rise And Fall

8 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The History of Gladiators

15 days ago - 48 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Fall Of The Berlin Wall

22 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of November Books

a month ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Bram Stoker and The Petty Sessions

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The History of Gladiators

Marking the release of Gladiator 2, in this episode we explore the brutal world of gladiators - and how they rose from captivity to become icons of the Roman Empire. Featuring: Dr Jerry Toner, Director of Studies in Classics at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, Kathleen M. Coleman, James Loeb Professor of the Classics, Harvard University, and Dr Andrew Fear, Lecturer in Classics, University of Manchester.