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 our past, and what we can learn from it.

Listen and subscribe to Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Google Podcasts

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