Podcast Episodes

The Golden Age of the Roman Empire

In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan explores the life and times of Roman emperor Septimius Severus. He's joined by Dr David Woods, …

2 years, 7 months ago

The Bluestockings

In this episode, we're finding out about the Lithuanian-born solicitor who was the legal advisor to Michael Collins, Arthur Griffith and Constance Ma…

2 years, 8 months ago

Gladstone and Ireland

On this episode of Talking History, we're looking at Gladstone and Ireland, and finding out how the Grand Old Man became a convert to Home Rule and t…

2 years, 8 months ago

The Abdication Crisis

This week on Talking History:

Patrick explores the abdication of King Edward VIII with Adrian Phillips, author of 'The King Who Had to Go: Edward VII…

2 years, 8 months ago

January Books Special

In this episode of Talking History, we explore the history of Dublin in books - O'Connell Street, its statues, monuments and buildings, with Nicola P…

2 years, 8 months ago

Mozart

In this episode of Talking History, we explore the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and debate whether he was the greatest composer of all t…

2 years, 9 months ago

Christmas At The White House

In this Christmas episode of Talking History, we're visiting the White House to find out about Christmas traditions and tales there from the 19th cen…

2 years, 9 months ago

Newgrange

In this episode of Talking History: the remarkable life of Mary-Jane O'Donovan Rossa and how she helped to secure the legacy of her Fenian husband; t…

2 years, 9 months ago

Wolfe Tone

Patrick Geoghegan examines the life and death of Theobald Wolfe Tone - on the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion - and debates his remarkable le…

2 years, 9 months ago

December Books Special

In this episode of Talking History: the end of the Hundred Years War and the pivotal role played by the 17-year-old Joan of Arc, with Jonathan Sumpti…

2 years, 9 months ago