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 May Books

2 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Most Unusual Conclaves

9 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of April Books

16 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

23 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

a month ago - 47 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Oscars

In this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan and his panel are looking at the history of the most famous film awards in the world - the highs, the lows, the triumphs and the controversies of the Academy Awards. Featuring Dr Conn Holohan from the University of Galway, Gwenda Young, Lecturer in Film Studies at UCC, Dr Aaron Hunter, Teaching Fellow in Film Studies at Trinity College Dublin and Sunniva O’Flynn, Head of Irish Film Programming at the IFI.