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.

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Recent Episodes
  • JMW Turner: 250 Years On
    Apr 20, 2025 – 00:48:55
  • Anne Frank's Annex Recreated
    Apr 13, 2025 – 00:53:23
  • The Great Gatsby's Centenary
    Apr 6, 2025 – 00:47:25
  • Best of March Books
    Mar 30, 2025 – 00:52:58
  • King James VI and I: His Life and Loves
    Mar 23, 2025 – 00:52:17
  • Arthur Guinness
    Mar 16, 2025 – 00:52:55
  • Ireland & The Death Penalty
    Mar 9, 2025 – 00:53:42
  • The Oscars: The Early Days
    Mar 2, 2025 – 00:52:59
  • 40 Years On: Contraceptives Legalised In Ireland
    Feb 16, 2025 – 00:52:26
  • Peter The Great
    Feb 9, 2025 – 00:53:08
  • The Princes In The Tower
    Feb 2, 2025 – 00:52:22
  • Best of January Books
    Jan 26, 2025 – 00:52:20
  • Churchill: His Life and Legacy
    Jan 19, 2025 – 00:59:46
  • JMW Turner
    Jan 12, 2025 – 00:49:20
  • Elvis at 90
    Jan 5, 2025 – 00:52:35
  • Gustav Mahler
    Dec 29, 2024 – 00:50:39
  • Newgrange
    Dec 22, 2024 – 00:50:37
  • Best of December Books
    Dec 15, 2024 – 00:48:20
  • Notre Dame
    Dec 8, 2024 – 00:52:27
  • Roman Emperor Septimius Severus
    Dec 1, 2024 – 00:52:38
  • Oscar Wilde: His Rise And Fall
    Nov 24, 2024 – 00:49:23
  • The History of Gladiators
    Nov 17, 2024 – 00:47:58
  • The Fall Of The Berlin Wall
    Nov 10, 2024 – 00:49:50
  • Best of November Books
    Nov 3, 2024 – 00:48:54
  • Bram Stoker and The Petty Sessions
    Oct 27, 2024 – 00:52:19
  • Best of October Books
    Oct 20, 2024 – 00:53:27
  • The History of Modern Sinn Féin
    Oct 13, 2024 – 00:52:25
  • The Most Iconic US Presidential Debates
    Oct 6, 2024 – 00:55:02
  • Oliver Cromwell and Ireland
    Sep 29, 2024 – 00:53:16
  • Berthe Morisot and the Impressionists
    Sep 22, 2024 – 00:52:37
  • Alexander Hamilton
    Sep 15, 2024 – 00:55:00
  • Best of September Books
    Sep 8, 2024 – 00:51:37
  • Ireland and World War Two
    Sep 1, 2024 – 00:52:15
  • The History of Fine Gael
    Aug 25, 2024 – 00:51:45
  • Best of August Books
    Aug 18, 2024 – 00:50:43
  • 50 Years On: Nixon's Resignation
    Aug 11, 2024 – 00:51:34
  • Six Lives: Henry VIII's Queens
    Aug 4, 2024 – 00:53:50
  • Best of July Books
    Jul 28, 2024 – 00:53:28
  • Presidential Shootings
    Jul 21, 2024 – 00:52:36
  • The Early History of the Olympics
    Jul 14, 2024 – 00:53:11
  • The Yeats Sisters
    Jul 7, 2024 – 00:51:27
  • Notre Dame
    Jun 30, 2024 – 00:52:24
  • Women and the Irish State
    Jun 23, 2024 – 00:52:48
  • Best of June Books
    Jun 16, 2024 – 00:47:49
  • 100 Years of the Leaving Cert
    Jun 9, 2024 – 00:52:43
  • D-Day: 80 Years On
    Jun 2, 2024 – 00:49:45
  • William The Conqueror
    May 26, 2024 – 00:53:37
  • Best of May Books
    May 19, 2024 – 00:52:47
  • Tchaikovsky
    May 12, 2024 – 00:51:12
  • The Library of Alexandria
    May 5, 2024 – 00:47:50
Recent Reviews
  • Moira O'C
    Always Fascinating
    I’m always so impressed by Dr. Geoghegan’s mastery of the diverse subjects he introduces here; It is what makes him a brilliant interviewer. His guests are accomplished and interesting. My “to read” book list is getting very long indeed.
  • Mac an tSionnaigh
    Dreadful Sound Quality
    The dreadful sound quality matches the dreadful show. Phone in guests are barely understandable the quality is so poor. The presenter certainly enjoys the sound of his own voice and the overall presentation is lack lustre. I find myself drifting…
  • Trappef in Texad
    Sound Levels Again
    Another great show, but the sound balance is terrible. Some of the participants dialing in are so low that I have to jack up the volume to hear but then I get blasted when the show moves on. Surely it cannot be beyond the wit of man to fix this? Thanks.
  • Toronto Hot Sauce
    Best history podcast in the world
    I listen in from Canada each week.
  • Brianjralph
    Wonderful
    I podcast from Denver. Wow, a media show where I'm educated and engaged. How I hope this flame spreads.
  • dahlingECG
    Thank you.
    These are some of the most thoughtful, thorough, and enjoyable history podcasts I have heard. Thanks for the knowledge, Patrick and roundtable.
  • Natsgm
    Excellent podcast
    This is one of my favorites. It's always a thoughtful, well-informed discussion of an interesting topic. Informative and engrossing.
  • LV Jack
    Great podcast
    I wish they would put the entire show up on Itunes and not just one subject.
  • snappygirl
    Oscar Wilde
    Wow!! I never thought history could be so interesting. Patrick Geoghegan is brilliant!
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