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King David
In this episode of Talking History, we're looking at the life, legend and legacy of King David and we'll be finding out how the boy who killed Goliat…
3 years ago
September Books Special
On this episode of Talking History: Hitler's first crisis and defeat in 1923; the role of the Templar in medieval history; and the fascinating 500-ye…
3 years ago
J.R.R. Tolkien
In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the life, times and legacy of The Lord of The Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien to mark t…
3 years ago
August Books Special
On this episode of Talking History: how the Jazz Age affected Ireland; why Irish ringforts were built; and how St Paul's Churchyard in London became …
3 years, 1 month ago
Medieval Dublin
This week on Talking History, we're excavating the history of Medieval Dublin - finding out what life was like back then and what archaeological evid…
3 years, 1 month ago
Kylemore Abbey
To mark the start of Heritage Week, Patrick Geoghegan meets some of those behind the 'powerhouse of reform' Kylemore Abbey in Co Galway: • Eithne O’H…
3 years, 1 month ago
Renaissance Cosmetics
In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan discusses: New insights into plots and conspiracies against the life of Queen Elizabeth I with …
3 years, 1 month ago
The History of Belfast
In this episode of Talking History, we'll be looking at the history of Belfast as a city and for its people who face declining unionism and a possibl…
3 years, 2 months ago
Bill Clinton & Liberalism
In this episode of Talking History, we'll be looking at the challenges facing American Liberalism from the 1960s to the 1990s through the prism of th…
3 years, 2 months ago
Spike Island
On this episode of Talking History: we explore Spike Island in Cork - a monastery, island fortress and convict prison, on the 85th anniversary of it …
3 years, 2 months ago