Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
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Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
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 o...
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Nelson and The Battle of Trafalgar
On its 220th anniversary, we're debating The Battle of Trafalgar, as we find out about strategy, sacrifice and victory on the high seas.
Featuri...
Ireland and the American Revolution
On the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, we'll discuss the Irish involvement in the conflict and the impact it had on our his...
Irish STEM Lives
We explore Ireland's journey through science, engineering, technology and mathematics over the last four centuries.
Featuring Dr Eoin Kinsella,...
Best of September Books
In this episode: Dublin’s Industrial Heritage by Rob Goodbody; the Voices of the Showmen exhibition at the University of Galway; The Great Reversal -...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
We assess the life and legacy of US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the fifth anniversary of her death.
Featuring: Kelsi Brown Corkra...
Interrogating Historical Interpretation
In this episode, we're exploring how individuals experience history, and how lives are lived against the backdrop of conflict and revolutions.
F...
Iconic Irish Presidential Elections: 1990 and 1997
In this episode, we'll be exploring two of the most iconic Irish presidential elections, 1990 and 1997.
Featuring Dr John Walsh, School of Educa...
Thomas More
In this episode of Talking History, we discuss the life, death and legacy of author and statesman Thomas More, who was beheaded by Henry VIII.
F...
Best of August Books
Featuring: Landscapes of Kingship in Early Medieval Ireland AD 400-1150, by Dr Patrick Gleeson, Senior Lecturer in Early Medieval Archaeology at Queen...
Ellen Hutchins
In this episode, we hear about the remarkable life and legacy of Ireland's first female botanist, Ellen Hutchins.
Featuring: Madeline Hutchins,...
Limerick and the British & Irish Lions
The life and legacy of one of Ireland's most influential historians, with Neasa MacErlean, author of ‘Telling the Truth is Dangerous: How Robert Dudle...
Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years
In this episode of Talking History, we'll discuss the man who helped make Henry VIII, until Henry VIII turned on him - as we bring you the real Thomas...
The Irish Lumières
In this episode: Ireland's forgotten film pioneers, the Horgan brothers of Youghal, and how three visionary siblings captured a rapidly changing Irela...
Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On
To mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell, Newstalk's Talking History debates his life, his legacy and how he should be remembere...
How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War
In this episode: a profile of Ireland's longest-serving Minister for Justice, Gerald Boland, with Prof Stephen Kelly, Professor of Modern History and...
Best of June Books
In this episode: Crusader Criminals - the knights who went rogue in the Holy Land, with Dr Steve Tibble, honorary research associate at Royal Holloway...
Jane Austen: 250 Years On
On the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, we'll discuss her life and legacy.
Featuring: Lizzie Dunford, director of the Jane Austen...
Early Medieval Manuscripts
In this episode of Talking History: a roundup of exciting new exhibitions on the island of Ireland, including: the Irish manuscripts returning to the...
From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish
In this episode: from our earliest ancestors to today's global diaspora, we take a trip through 10,000 years of Ireland's history.
Featuring Pro...
85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk
In this episode of Talking History, we're debating one of the most dramatic episodes of the Second World War: Operation Dynamo, the incredible evacuat...
Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland
In this episode of Talking History, we're going back in time 10 years to remember how Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise same-s...
Best of May Books
In this episode of Talking History:
The social history of death and dying, with historian and bereavement counsellor Molly Conisbee
Vietda...
The Most Unusual Conclaves
Talking History is searching for white smoke as we explore the history of the most unusual conclaves, including the one that lasted almost three years...
Best of April Books
In this episode, we bring you a roundup of history books: we explore how New York was invented in the 17th century, with Russell Shorto, director of t...
JMW Turner: 250 Years On
This week is the 250th anniversary of the birth of JMW Turner, so we are playing back our show on one of the greatest landscape artists of all time.
Anne Frank's Annex Recreated
In this episode, we explore some fascinating new historical exhibitions and curations taking place around the world.
The recreation of Anne Fran...
The Great Gatsby's Centenary
In this episode, we mark 100 years since the publication of F Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby and explore how its themes are still relevant...
Best of March Books
In this episode: this month's round-up of history books - 'Travellers in the Golden Realm' by Lubaaba Al-Azami, 'The Brutish Empire' by Des Ekin, and...
King James VI and I: His Life and Loves
In this episode: our panel reflects on King James I & VI of Scotland - his life and loves - on the 400th anniversary of his death.
Featuring his...
Arthur Guinness
In this episode, we meet the descendant of Arthur Guinness to discuss the early history of the brewery; we speak with Catherine Healy from Epic Irish...
Ireland & The Death Penalty
On this episode of Talking History: the history of Ireland's non-political executions, as we bring you the story of Annie Walsh, the only woman execut...
The Oscars: The Early Days
In this episode of Talking History:
The early days of the Oscars, with Cara O'Doherty, film critic and arts reporter
In search of Ireland'...
40 Years On: Contraceptives Legalised In Ireland
We're marking the 40th anniversary of the legalisation of the sale of contraceptives in Ireland in this episode of Talking History.
Our panel f...
Peter The Great
On the 300th anniversary of his death, we'll explore the life and legacy of the man who made Russia - Peter The Great - and how he got that title.
The Princes In The Tower
It's one of the greatest murder mysteries in British history - the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower - and we'll debate whether they were kill...
Best of January Books
In this episode: the unhappy early life and dangerous ambition of Eamon De Valera, with Colum Kenny; power and change in Rural Ireland, with editor To...
Churchill: His Life and Legacy
On the 60th anniversary of his death, we're debating whether Winston Churchill was an inspirational hero who led Britain through its darkest hours, or...
JMW Turner
We mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of visionary artist JMW Turner. We debate his life and legacy and how he transformed the way we view art an...
Elvis at 90
Dr Mark Duffett, Associate Professor in the Division of Communication, Screen & Performance at the University of Chester, and editor of the upcoming b...
Gustav Mahler
We're looking at the life, legacy and music of the composer Gustav Mahler and how he tried to capture the breadth of human experience in his works.