Tom analyses the historical importance of Solomon Northup's story, made famous by Steve McQueen's '12 Years A Slave'. Then, Dominic delves into the death of French philosopher and author Albert Camus. Tune in to also he…
Luther's excommunication from the Catholic church and the birth of the author of Lord of the Rings happened on this day.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in…
The conquest of the kingdom of Grenada by Christian forces reclaimed southern Spain from the Moors, and the forgotten monarchs of Hawaii.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn!…
In a distinctly Roman start to 2022, Tom sets the scene for Rome's "Year of the four Emperors", while Dominic recounts a battle which was the beginning of the end for the Byzantine Empire.*The Rest Is History Live Tour …
It's New Year's Eve - switch off the Hootenanny and tune in to hear Dominic recount extraordinary tales of coups, cousins and the rise of an emperor in the Central African Republic. Later on in the podcast, Tom question…
Tom dissects the Battle of Wakefield and the subsequent fall of Richard, Duke of York, while Dominic talks us through the last ‘great’ Habsburg emperor, Karl I of Austria.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dom…
Tom takes us through the murder of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170, while Dominic looks at one of the United States' most tragic massacres: the 1890 Battle of Wounded Knee.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 20…
In a suitably festive edition, Tom recounts the biblical story of King Herod's massacre of babies in Jerusalem, and Dominic remembers a rail disaster from 1879 and the hilariously bad poetry it inspired.*The Rest Is His…
How the English's fondness for Portuguese fortified wine began, and the unlikely story of the voyage which inspired Charles Darwin's natural philosophy.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on to…
Was Wenceslas good? Was he a king? And Dominic remembers the popular Victorian light opera maestros first production "Thespis".*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them …
To kick off our 12 Days of Christmas mini-series, Tom and Dominic remember the birth of the Holy Roman Empire and Mikhail Gorbachev's resignation*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this…
Fan favourite Rachel Morley from Friends of Friendless Churches is back to count down her top ten churches with a festive connectionGo to restishistorypod.com to access bonus episodes, an exclusive Discord chat communit…
Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
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