Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMarsh's Library
In this episode of Talking History, we're finding out about the history of the first public library in Ireland, Marsh's Library in Dublin, from caged…
3 years, 2 months ago
July Books Special
In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan speaks with authors of exciting new historical releases. Featuring: Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster, wr…
3 years, 2 months ago
Bank of Ireland marks 240 years
In this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on 240 years of the Bank of Ireland, the milestones in its history, its governors, and…
3 years, 3 months ago
Irish Wakes: Our Historical Relationship with Death
In this episode of Talking History, we're looking at the history of Irish wakes, and exploring Irish beliefs and practices about death over the centu…
3 years, 3 months ago
The life and legacy of Katherine Mansfield
On this week’s Talking History, Patrick looks at the life and legacy of Katherine Mansfield, the New Zealand-born modernist writer, whose haunting an…
3 years, 3 months ago
The 1798 Rebellion
In this episode of Talking History: this summer marks the 225th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1798 Rebellion, a massive uprising inspired by the…
3 years, 3 months ago
Ireland's Space Explorations
In this episode of Talking History: how Ireland became a founding member of the European Space Agency with space commentator Leo Enright; we'll explo…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Last Viking
In this episode of Talking History, we meet 'The Last Viking', legendary warrior King Harald Hardrada, with author Don Hollway; we explore the histor…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Untold Story of Joseph Bologne
On this episode of Talking History, we'll preview a new film on the life and career of 18th century classic composer and violinist Joseph Bologne, wi…
3 years, 4 months ago
King Charles I
In this episode of Talking History, Dr Patrick Geoghegan looks at the life, death and legacy of the first English monarch to bear the name Charles an…
3 years, 4 months ago