Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan podcast

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

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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.

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.

 

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The Anglo-Irish Agreement: 40 Years On

Featuring: Dáithí O'Ceallaigh, former Irish diplomat who served as Irish Ambassador in Lon... more

17 Nov 2025

49 MINS

49:57

17 Nov 2025


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Best of November Books

In this episode: 'Mitchell - Father of the Spitfire' by Paul Beaver; 'Wolfpack' by Roger M... more

16 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:11

16 Nov 2025


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Plato

In this episode, we look at the life, legacy and ideas of one of the most influential phil... more

05 Nov 2025

53 MINS

53:09

05 Nov 2025


#231

Best of October Books

Featuring: 'The First King of England: Æthelstan and the Birth of a Kingdom' by David Wood... more

05 Nov 2025

51 MINS

51:46

05 Nov 2025


#230

Orson Welles

We discuss one of the greatest figures in film history - Orson Welles - on the 40th annive... more

21 Oct 2025

52 MINS

52:46

21 Oct 2025


#229

Nelson and The Battle of Trafalgar

On its 220th anniversary, we're debating The Battle of Trafalgar, as we find out about str... more

12 Oct 2025

52 MINS

52:54

12 Oct 2025


#228

Ireland and the American Revolution

On the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, we'll discuss the Irish ... more

07 Oct 2025

53 MINS

53:04

07 Oct 2025


#227

Irish STEM Lives

We explore Ireland's journey through science, engineering, technology and mathematics over... more

28 Sep 2025

52 MINS

52:10

28 Sep 2025


#226

Best of September Books

In this episode: Dublin’s Industrial Heritage by Rob Goodbody; the Voices of the Showmen e... more

23 Sep 2025

53 MINS

53:12

23 Sep 2025


#225

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

We assess the life and legacy of US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the fifth a... more

14 Sep 2025

53 MINS

53:16

14 Sep 2025


#224

Interrogating Historical Interpretation

In this episode, we're exploring how individuals experience history, and how lives are liv... more

07 Sep 2025

52 MINS

52:20

07 Sep 2025


#223

Iconic Irish Presidential Elections: 1990 and 1997

In this episode, we'll be exploring two of the most iconic Irish presidential elections, 1... more

31 Aug 2025

52 MINS

52:39

31 Aug 2025


#222

Thomas More

In this episode of Talking History, we discuss the life, death and legacy of author and st... more

24 Aug 2025

53 MINS

53:41

24 Aug 2025


#221

Best of August Books

Featuring: Landscapes of Kingship in Early Medieval Ireland AD 400-1150, by Dr Patrick Gle... more

21 Aug 2025

53 MINS

53:57

21 Aug 2025