Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
Episodes
Best Of: Epicurus
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick and an esteemed panel of philosophers, writers and biographers discuss the life and intellectual legacy of ancient Greek philosopher and sage ...
Fionn Mac Cumhaill Special
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick is joined by a number of experts on one of Ireland's most famous mythical figures
Best of April Books
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for April 2022. Books covered on the show include: 'Churchill, Master and Co...
110th Anniversary of the Titanic Sinking
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the 110th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, with guests Julie Cook, auth...
Frederick Douglass
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talking History reflects on the life and times of African-American abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass, who visited Ireland in 1845. Dr Pat...
Best of March Books - Part Two
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for March 2022. Books covered on the show include: , 'Illuminating Natural...
Best of March Books - Part One
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for March 2022. Books covered on the show include: 'The Last Witches of Engl...
The Impact Of Maimonides
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To discuss the life and times of Jewish philosopher Maimonides on Talking History with Professor Patrick Geoghegan was Professor Sarah Stroumsa, the A...
Best of February Books - Part Two
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for February 2022. Books covered on the show include: 'Maladies of E...
The Life & Times Of Cnut The Great
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick explores the life and legacy of Cnut, also known as Cnut the Great and Canute, was King of England from 1016. Joining Patrick on the...
Best of February Books - Part One
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Patrick for the best in Irish and International history publications for February 2022. Books covered on the show include: 'Meet The Georgians' w...
Best of January Books - Part 3
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for January 2022. Books covered on the show include: 'A Brief History of Mot...
Best of January Books - Part Two
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for January 2022. Books covered on the show include: 'The Tudors in ...
Fionn Mac Cumhaill: A History of a Legend
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and a panel of esteemed historians, researchers and scholars discuss the lore of the great mythical hunter-warrior Fionn Mac Cumhail...
Best of January Books - Part 1
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for January 2022. Books covered on the show include: 'The Fall of Ro...
Best of December Books - Part Two
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for December 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'We Are The Legion' wi...
Frederick the Great: A Life
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and a panel of historians and biographers discuss the life and legacy of the great Prussian King Frederick the Great. Joining Patric...
Best of December Books - Part 1
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for December 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'The Glory and the Sor...
Scipio Africanus: A Life
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and a panel of biographers, historians and classicists discuss the life and legacy of Roman General Scipio Africanus. Joining Patric...
EXCLUSIVE first listen for Talking History listeners: 'Inside the Crime'
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 of Inside The Crime - The Whelan Family Story is released on Tuesday 23 November, with a new episode weekly.
Best of November - Books Two
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick explores the best in Irish and International history publications for November 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'France: A S...
The Centenary of Northern Ireland & Partition
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and a panel of historians discuss the Centenary of Northern Ireland and Partition. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Professor Micha...
Best of November Books - Part One
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for November 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Icebound in t...
Best of October Books - Part Three
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for October 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'If These Stone...
Best of October Books - Part Two
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for October 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Bretons and Br...
Samuel Taylor Coleridge: A Life
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of literary scholars, biographers and critics discuss the life and the creative legacy of English poet, philos...
Best of October Books - Part One
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best of Irish and International history publications for October 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Philip Roth: A...
The Mexican-American War
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and a panel of military and political historians discuss the origins and legacy of the Mexican-American war. Joining Patrick on the ...
Best of September Books - Part 2
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for September 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'A History of...
Epicurus: A Life
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of philosophers, writers and biographers discuss the life and intellectual legacy of ancient Greek philosopher...
Best of September Books - Part 1
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for September 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Making Deep ...
Paris: A History of a City
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of historians, biographers and cultural experts explore the history of Paris. Joining Patrick on the panel inc...
Best of August Books - Part Two
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Patrick Geoghegan for the best in Irish and International history books for August 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Norse America: The S...
Best of August Books - Part One
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Patrick for the best of Irish and International history publications for August 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Wollstonecraft: Philoso...
Best of July Books - Part Two
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for July 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'A Short History o...
Hadrian's Wall: A History
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of historians, archeologists and classicists discuss the life and legacy of Roman emperor Hadrian. Joining Pat...
Best of July Books - Part One
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for July 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Cary Grant: The M...
John Steinbeck: A Life
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and an esteemed panel of historians, writers and biographers discuss the life and legacy of American writer John Steinbeck. Joining ...
Best of June Books - Part Two
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for June 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Pilgrimage' with ...
Cezanne: A Life
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and a high profile panel of artists, biographers and art historians discuss the life and legacy of French post impressionist artist ...
Best of June Books - Part One
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for June 2021. Books covered on the show include 'Love Lives from Ci...
The Battle of Verdun
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and a panel of distinguished military historians and biographers discuss the iconic battle of Verdun. Joining Patrick on the panel i...
Best of May Books - Part Two
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for May 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Angels: A Visible ...
Best of May Books - Part One
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick looks at the best of Irish and International history publications for May 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Gladius: Living,...
Best of April Books - Part 2
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for April 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'History of World...
Best of April Books - Part 1
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for April 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Slave Empire: Ho...
The life and legacy of Sitting Bull
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and a high profile range of historians, curators and biographers explore the life and legacy of the great Lakota leader Sitting Bull...
Best of March Books - Part 2
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for March 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Unconditional: T...
Alexander Pushkin: A Life
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick and a panel of distinguished poets, writers, translators and literary scholars explore the life and intellectual legacy of Russian P...
Best of March Books - Part 1
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for March 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Goya: A Portrait...