Best Trinity College Dublin Talks Podcasts (2025)

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Jane Austen: 250 Years On 53:10

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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 House museum, John Mullan, author of the book What Matters in Jane Austen?, and Janet Todd of the University of Cambridge.

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Early Medieval Manuscripts 51:45

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In this episode of Talking History: a roundup of exciting new exhibitions on the island of Ireland, including: the Irish manuscripts returning to the country for the first time in more than 1,000 years, with curator Matthew Seaver, Assistant Keeper at the National Museum of Ireland; the life, art and legacy of the husband of Constance Markievicz, w…

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From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish 52:32

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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 Professor Jane Ohlmeyer, Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History, Trinity College Dublin; Professor Bríona Nic Dhiarmada, Thomas J. and Kathleen M. O'Donnell Professor of Irish Studies and Concurrent Profe…

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85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk 52:23

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In this episode of Talking History, we're debating one of the most dramatic episodes of the Second World War: Operation Dynamo, the incredible evacuation of Allied forces from Dunkirk in May 1940. Featuring: Prof Eunan O’Halpin, Emeritus Professor of Contemporary Irish History, Trinity College Dublin; Dr David Jordan, Co-Director of the Freeman Air…

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Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland 54:09

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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-sex marriage by popular vote, as we debate what the passing of the marriage equality referendum really meant for Irish history. Featuring: Dr Mary McAuliffe, historian and Director of Gender Studies at…

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Best of May Books 53:34

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In this episode of Talking History: The social history of death and dying, with historian and bereavement counsellor Molly Conisbee Vietdamned: How the World’s Greatest Minds Put America on Trial, with historian Clive Webb And Alexander The Great: Lives and Legacies, with Stephen Harrison of Swansea University.…

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The Most Unusual Conclaves 53:20

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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. Featuring Dr Celeste McNamara, Assistant Professor in Early Modern European History, DCU; Dr Patrick Houlihan, Associate Professor in History at TCD; and Dr Massimo Faggioli, Professor of Historical…

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Best of April Books 49:50

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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 the New Amsterdam Project at the New York Historical and senior scholar at the New Netherland Institute; we chart the fall of civilisations with Paul Cooper, podcaster and historian; and discuss why Ma…

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JMW Turner: 250 Years On 48:55

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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. Joining Patrick is Charlotte Topsfield, Prints & Drawings Curator, National Galleries of Scotland; Anne Hodge, Curator of Prints & Drawings, National Gallery of Ireland; and Niamh McGuinne, Paper Conse…

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Anne Frank's Annex Recreated 53:23

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In this episode, we explore some fascinating new historical exhibitions and curations taking place around the world. The recreation of Anne Frank's annex in New York, with Tom Brink, Head of Collections and Presentations at the Anne Frank House. Bilingual Dublin street signs and what they reveal about our cultural heritage, with Nicole Volmering of…

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175. Irish Radical History Workshop pt. 2 48:46

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Second of three workshops held in the Spark, Phibsborough. Recorded on 10 April 2025 and continues the themes of the previous week, looking at historical materialism. Topics include Engels, Mao, Peadar O'Donnell, Brian O'Neill, The Ripening of Time Collective, and Mahdi Amel and the pitfalls of underdevelopment/world systems theory when applied to …

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The Great Gatsby's Centenary 47:25

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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 today. Featuring Prof Philip McGowan, School of Arts, English and Languages at Queen's University Belfast; Prof Kirk Curnutt, executive director of the F Scott Fitzgerald Society and Professor and cha…

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174. Irish Radical History Workshop, pt.1 47:40

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Recording of the first of three workshops on Irish radical history, held in The Spark, Phibsborough, 3 April 2025. The series will focus in on Marxism and history, Irish class consciousness and class struggle, and pioneer Irish socialists of the 19th century. Slides from the workshop available here - https://conor-mccabe.com/2025/04/04/irish-radica…

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Best of March Books 52:58

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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 'Dublin: The Irish Revolution, 1912−1923' by Brian Hughes.

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King James VI and I: His Life and Loves 52:17

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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 historian Gareth Russell, Anna Groundwater, Principal Curator, Renaissance and Early Modern History at National Museums Scotland; Clare Jackson, Honorary Professor of Early Modern History at the University of …

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Arthur Guinness 52:55

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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 Emigration Museum to discuss the stories of emigrants who wrote letters home; and how to start building your family tree, with the National Library of Ireland's Steven Skeldon.…

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Ireland & The Death Penalty 53:42

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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 executed in independent Ireland.

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The Oscars: The Early Days 52:59

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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's national poet in the 19th century, with author Bridget Hourican And medieval monasticism, with author Edel Bhreathnach.

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Jane Austen: 250 Years On 53:10

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Early Medieval Manuscripts 51:45

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From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish 52:32

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85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk 52:23

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Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland 54:09

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Best of May Books 53:34

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The Most Unusual Conclaves 53:20

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Best of April Books 49:50

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JMW Turner: 250 Years On 48:55

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Anne Frank's Annex Recreated 53:23

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175. Irish Radical History Workshop pt. 2 48:46

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The Great Gatsby's Centenary 47:25

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174. Irish Radical History Workshop, pt.1 47:40

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Best of March Books 52:58

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King James VI and I: His Life and Loves 52:17

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Arthur Guinness 52:55

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Ireland & The Death Penalty 53:42

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The Oscars: The Early Days 52:59