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

Arthur Guinness

2 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Ireland & The Death Penalty

9 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Oscars: The Early Days

16 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

40 Years On: Contraceptives Legalised In Ireland

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Peter The Great

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Princes In The Tower

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Untold Story of Joseph Bologne

On this episode of Talking History, we'll preview a new film on the life and career of 18th century classic composer and violinist Joseph Bologne, with Julia I. Doe, Assistant Professor of Music at Columbia University; we'll hear the story of the first woman artist in Europe to achieve commercial success, Lavinia Fontana, from Dr. Aoife Brady, curator of the exhibition on her at the National Gallery of Ireland; and we'll discover the history of tea with Nisha Tandon, Chief Executive of the Arts EKTA cultural organisation.