Best Trinity College Dublin Talks Podcasts (2025)

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Orson Welles 52:46

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We discuss one of the greatest figures in film history - Orson Welles - on the 40th anniversary of his death. We'll explore his genius, the myths around him, and his deep connections to Ireland. Featuring: Prof Ruth Barton of Trinity College Dublin, Dr David Clare of Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, and W. Joseph Campbell of American University…

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Nelson and The Battle of Trafalgar 52:54

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On its 220th anniversary, we're debating The Battle of Trafalgar, as we find out about strategy, sacrifice and victory on the high seas. Featuring Dr Katherine Gazzard from Royal Museums Greenwich, Dr Ciarán McDonnell, historian of 18th century war and society, and Prof Andrew Lambert, Professor of Naval History at King’s College London.…

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Ireland and the American Revolution 53:04

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Irish STEM Lives 52:10

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We explore Ireland's journey through science, engineering, technology and mathematics over the last four centuries. Featuring Dr Eoin Kinsella, managing editor of the Dictionary of Irish Biography; Prof Jane Grimson, a Member of the Royal Irish Academy and past president of Engineers Ireland and of the Irish Academy of Engineering; and Turlough O’R…

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Best of September Books 53:12

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In this episode: Dublin’s Industrial Heritage by Rob Goodbody; the Voices of the Showmen exhibition at the University of Galway; The Great Reversal - Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power, by Kerry Brown; and Irish settlers’ roles in Native American history, in Éire agus Na Chéad Naisiúin on TG4, with producer Ronan McCloskey.…

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg 53:16

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We assess the life and legacy of US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the fifth anniversary of her death. Featuring: Kelsi Brown Corkran, Supreme Court Director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and a Senior Lecturer at Georgetown Law; Prof Aoife O'Donoghue, Professor at the School of Law at Queen’s University Bel…

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Interrogating Historical Interpretation 52:20

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In this episode, we're exploring how individuals experience history, and how lives are lived against the backdrop of conflict and revolutions. Featuring: Prof Dónal Hassett, Professor of History at Maynooth University; Dr Clodagh Tait, Lecturer in History at Mary Immaculate College; and Prof M’hamed Oualdi, Chair in European History, 19th and early…

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Iconic Irish Presidential Elections: 1990 and 1997 52:39

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In this episode, we'll be exploring two of the most iconic Irish presidential elections, 1990 and 1997. Featuring Dr John Walsh, School of Education, Trinity College Dublin, and Prof Kevin Rafter, Full Professor of Political Communication at DCU.

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Thomas More 53:41

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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. Featuring: Dr Joanne Paul, senior lecturer in early modern history at the University of Sussex, and author of ‘Thomas More: A Life and Death in Tudor England'; Prof Lucy Wooding, professor of history at the …

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Best of August Books 53:57

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Featuring: Landscapes of Kingship in Early Medieval Ireland AD 400-1150, by Dr Patrick Gleeson, Senior Lecturer in Early Medieval Archaeology at Queen's University Belfast; Death to Order: A Modern History of Assassination, by Prof Simon Ball, Professor of International History and Politics at the University of Leeds; and After the Train: Irishwome…

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Ellen Hutchins 49:13

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In this episode, we hear about the remarkable life and legacy of Ireland's first female botanist, Ellen Hutchins. Featuring: Madeline Hutchins, who runs the Ellen Hutchins Festival and is Ellen's great-great-grandniece; Clare Heardman, co-founder and co-organiser of the Ellen Hutchins Festival; Virginia Teehan, CEO of The Heritage Council; Dr Colin…

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Talking Naturescapes with Sara Maia (Central European University) 12:22

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Meet Sara Maia from the Central European University: “Drawing on insights from the newly developed global Naturescapes database of nearly 400 projects, it was evident that projects considered as more equitable tend to share a consistent set of features.”By Philipp Montenegro

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Talking Naturescapes with Philipp Montenegro (Lund University) 17:20

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Meet Philipp Montenegro from Lund University: “Nature-based solutions are not just about restoring ecosystems – they can also be about restoring dignity, justice, and opportunity. When communities lead the change, nature becomes a pathway to resilience, equity, and hope.”By Philipp Montenegro

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Talking Naturescapes with Mariami Marsagishvili (The Nature Conservancy) 16:31

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Meet Mariami Marsagishvili from The Nature Conservancy: “The context of each city makes a significant difference when considering nature-based solutions. Combining on-the-ground fieldwork with background geo-spatial data analysis can help us greatly with our understanding of the trends observed in the data.”…

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Talking Naturescapes with Anouk Fransen (Utrecht University) 15:13

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Meet Anouk Fransen from Utrecht University: ‘’One key lesson I learnt is the critical role of experimentation and demonstration in realizing nature-based solutions in both Detroit and Mobile’’By Philipp Montenegro

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Talking Naturescapes with Holly Marriott Webb (Trinity College Dublin) 12:15

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Meet Holly Marriott Webb from Trinity College Dublin: “To truly transform cities, we need a collective imagination outside of our current system that dissolves the boundaries between nature and urban life - beyond patches of green on a grey map, toward a seamless, shared ecosystem."By Philipp Montenegro

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Talking Naturescapes with Fiona Kinniburgh (University of Lisbon) 15:26

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Meet Fiona Kinniburgh from the University of Lisbon: “I hope that we can help spark cultural shifts and support communities in imagining and building more inclusive, radical ways of living with nature in cities and beyond.”By Philipp Montenegro

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Limerick and the British & Irish Lions 53:35

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The life and legacy of one of Ireland's most influential historians, with Neasa MacErlean, author of ‘Telling the Truth is Dangerous: How Robert Dudley Edwards changed Irish history forever’; the memoirs of a maverick Republican, with Dr Owen O’Shea, historian and author of 'One Man’s Ireland – Memoirs of Dan Mulvihill'; and the origins of the Lime…

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Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years 53:14

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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 Cromwell, on the 485th anniversary of his death. Featuring Gareth Russell, historian and author; Dr Laura Flannigan, Junior Research Fellow in History at St John’s College, Oxford University; Dr Joan…

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The Irish Lumières 49:46

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In this episode: Ireland's forgotten film pioneers, the Horgan brothers of Youghal, and how three visionary siblings captured a rapidly changing Ireland. Featuring: Darina Clancy, director and producer, and author of ‘The Horgan Brothers – The Irish Lumieres’; Prof Ruth Barton, Professor In Film Studies at Trinity College Dublin; and Dr Denis Condo…

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Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On 51:47

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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 remembered. Featuring: Prof Christine Kinealy, Professor of History at Quinnipiac University, and author of Daniel O'Connell and Anti-Slavery and an expert on O'Connell, Frederick Douglass, and the Famine; Pro…

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Orson Welles 52:46

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Nelson and The Battle of Trafalgar 52:54

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Ireland and the American Revolution 53:04

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Irish STEM Lives 52:10

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Best of September Books 53:12

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg 53:16

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Interrogating Historical Interpretation 52:20

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Iconic Irish Presidential Elections: 1990 and 1997 52:39

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Thomas More 53:41

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Best of August Books 53:57

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Ellen Hutchins 49:13

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Talking Naturescapes with Sara Maia (Central European University) 12:22

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Talking Naturescapes with Philipp Montenegro (Lund University) 17:20

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Talking Naturescapes with Mariami Marsagishvili (The Nature Conservancy) 16:31

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Talking Naturescapes with Anouk Fransen (Utrecht University) 15:13

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Talking Naturescapes with Holly Marriott Webb (Trinity College Dublin) 12:15

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Talking Naturescapes with Fiona Kinniburgh (University of Lisbon) 15:26

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Limerick and the British & Irish Lions 53:35

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Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years 53:14

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The Irish Lumières 49:46

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Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On 51:47