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225. J.R.R. Tolkien
29 augustus 2022 · 58 min
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is one of the most prestigious authors in modern history, best known for writingThe Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Lees meer
In the first of two episodes, Tom and Dominic explore Tolkien's childhood, his relationship with religion, and the impact that the rapidly changing English countryside had on the creation of Middle Earth.
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224. Roman Holidays
25 augustus 2022 · 58 min
Grand villas on the Bay of Naples, engraving names on Egyptian singing statues, and sightseeing tours of Biblical sights in the Levant. Lees meer
The fourth and final episode of this series explores Roman holidays - join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the destinations and activities of the ancient holidaying world.
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223. Sun, Sea, and Sex
22 augustus 2022 · 52 min
The rise and fall of Butlin's, Benidorm and Franco, class, package holidays, bikinis, mass tourism and sunbathing. The third episode in our holiday series has it all - join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the history of modern holidays in the post First World War era. Lees meer
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222. Victorian Holidays
18 augustus 2022 · 53 min
The birth of guide books, resorts, and the package holiday. Lees meer
In the second episode in our holidays series Tom and Dominic drill down into the story of Thomas Cook, package tours, and nightmarish German spa treatments.
The third holidays episode, 'Sun, Sea and Sex', will be out on Monday, followed on Thursday by the final episode in the series, 'Roman Holidays'.
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Tourists: How the British Went Abroad to Find Themselves - Lucy LethbridgeJoin The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.
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221. Holidays: Byron's Grand Tour
15 augustus 2022 · 51 min
Welcome to the first of four episodes on the history of holidays: Byron's Grand Tour; The Invention of Mass Tourism; Sun, Sea and Sex; and Roman Holidays. Lees meer
In the first episode, Tom and Dominic explore the adventures of Byron, Boswell and their peers contemporaries to foreign lands, where they pursued romance, sought to improve their health, and 'acquire' authentic souvenirs.
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220. Justinian & Theodora: The Secret History (Part 3)
11 augustus 2022 · 53 min
Wars, disease, and legacy. Lees meer
In the final episode of the trilogy, Tom and Dominic discuss the Byzantine reconquest of Italy, the arrival of the Justinianic plague, and the legacy of Justinian and Theodora.
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219. Justinian: Making Rome Great Again (Part 2)
9 augustus 2022 · 40 min
The Riot that destroyed a city and almost brought down an Emperor... Lees meer
In the second part of our trilogy, Tom and Dominic discuss the Nika riots in the early part of Justinian's reign, and how he set himself out as the defender of Christendom against the Persian Empire in the East.
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218. Theodora: Empress of Byzantium (Part 1)
8 augustus 2022 · 49 min
In the first episode of a three part series, Tom and Dominic dive into the incredible story of Justinian and Theodora. Lees meer
Tune in for an incredible (and racy) introduction to the powerful Byzantine empress, the collapse of the Western half of the Roman Empire, and a deep-dive into the great city of Constantinople.
Justinian and Theodora episode release schedule:
Monday 8th August - THEODORA: EMPRESS OF BYZANTIUM
Tuesday 9th August - JUSTINIAN: MAKING ROME GREAT AGAIN
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217. Plague and the decline of the Roman Empire
4 augustus 2022 · 51 min
Tom and Dominic are joined by friend of the show Kyle Harper to discuss how pandemics and disease played a far greater role in the decline of the Roman Empire than previously understood. Lees meer
On the show Kyle, Dominic, and Tom discuss life expectancy, how the Roman Empire was ‘bad for people’s health', the Antonine Plague, and more.
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146. Disease vs. the rise of civilisation
147. Disease, the New World and modern pandemicsJoin The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.
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216. Pigeons
1 augustus 2022 · 53 min
‘If it became necessary immediately to discard every line and method of communications used on the front, except one, and it were left to me to select that one method, I should unhesitatingly choose the pigeons’, wrote Major General Fowler, Chief of Signals and Communications of the British Army, after the First World War. Lees meer
On today's podcast Tom and Dominic are joined by Gordon Corera, the BBC's Security Correspondent and author of 'Operation Columba: The Secret Pigeon Service', to discuss the often under-appreciated role of pigeons throughout the course of history.
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215. Stalingrad and the Red Army (Part 2)
28 juli 2022 · 48 min
Tom and Dominic are again joined by Iain MacGregor to discuss the climax of the Battle of Stalingrad, Pavlov's House, and the Red Army's counter offensive that ultimately defeated the Axis forces. Lees meer
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214. The Battle of Stalingrad (Part 1)
25 juli 2022 · 49 min
Stalingrad: the bloodiest battle of the Second World War. Lees meer
Tom and Dominic are joined by Iain MacGregor to discuss the build up, context and outbreak of the Battle of Stalingrad.
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213. London: Moments (Part 5)
22 juli 2022 · 34 min
Welcome to the fifth and final episode in our London Week. Lees meer
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London: Moments
A drunk elephant, a polar bear swimming in the Thames, and Metroland are discussed by Tom and Dominic in the final London Week episode, as they explore the Royal Menagerie at the Tower of London and the expansion of the metropolitan railway.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:
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212. Haunted London (Part 4)
21 juli 2022 · 50 min
Welcome to the fourth episode in our London Week mini-series. Lees meer
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London: Haunted London
Join Tom and Dominic for a special live, on location episode as they walk around central London exploring the haunted remnants of the past.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:
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211. London: People (Part 3)
20 juli 2022 · 40 min
Welcome to the third episode in our new mini-series: LONDON WEEK. Lees meer
From Monday to Friday we're releasing an episode daily. Monday's 'Londinium' and Thursday's 'Haunted London' are live episodes we recorded on location earlier this year. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday we're releasing episodes on 'Places', 'People', and 'Moments' from London's past.
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London: People
Henry Fielding and C.L.R. James - two figures who are part of the furniture in London's history. Tom and Dominic debate and discuss their lives and legacy in the latest episode of London Week.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:
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210. London: Places (Part 2)
19 juli 2022 · 38 min
Welcome to the second episode in our new mini-series: LONDON WEEK. Lees meer
From Monday to Friday we'll release an episode daily. Monday's 'Londinium' and Thursday's 'Haunted London' are live episodes we recorded on location earlier this year. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday we're releasing episodes on 'Places', 'People', and 'Moments' from London's past.
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London: Places
In the second episode of London Week, Tom and Dominic focus on two very different historical places in London's past, discussing Barking Abbey and the 2i's Coffee Bar.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:
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209. Londinium (Part 1)
18 juli 2022 · 54 min
Welcome to the first episode in our new mini-series: LONDON WEEK. Lees meer
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208. George Orwell
14 juli 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
George Orwell is one of the most celebrated novelists, essayists, and journalists in modern British history. Lees meer
Tom and Dominic are joined by Robert Colls, Professor Emeritus of History at De Montfort University, to discuss the life and legacy of the man who wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four, Animal Farm, and Homage to Catalonia.
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207. Historical Love Island: THE WINNER
13 juli 2022 · 17 min
Historical Love Island has swept the nation and the podcasting world since Monday, when four couples made it to the final: General Custer & Lola Montez, Lord Byron & Sporus, Stanley Baldwin & Theodora, and Jimmy Carter & Olympias. Lees meer
Fans flocked to Twitter to vote for their favourite historical pair - but which couple did Rest Is History listeners crown victorious? Listen to this special episode as Tom and Dominic announce the winner.
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206. Historical Love Island
11 juli 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
The Love Island phenomenon is sweeping the nation, so Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by Tom's daughter, Katy Holland, to play their part in creating a ‘villa’ made up of historical figures. Who will loveable nice-boy Jimmy Carter ‘couple up’ with? Will Judas Iscariot and Stanley Baldwin get along? Lees meer
Head to Twitter after listening on Monday morning to vote on The Rest Is History's Love Island poll for your FAVOURITE historical couple. A special bonus episode will be released on Wednesday 13th July to announce and assess the winners and losers.
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205. The Last Days of Boris Johnson
8 juli 2022 · 57 min
Boris Johnson has resigned. Lees meer
In a special episode of The Rest Is History Tom and Dominic dissect the tumultuous last few days in British politics, with references and comparisons to Roman emperors, Margaret Thatcher, and other characters from modern and ancient history.
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204. Gone with the Wind
7 juli 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
"There was a land of cavaliers and cotton fields called the Old South". Lees meer
Tom and Dominic are joined by Sarah Churchwell to discuss the 'Lost Cause' myth that has pervaded American culture for 150 years, its embodiment in both the novel and film version of Gone with the Wind, and what insight it gives into post-Civil War America.
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203. American Civil War: Aftermath & Legacy (Part 4)
4 juli 2022 · 49 min
In the final episode of this 'American Civil War' series, Tom, Dominic and historian Adam Smith look at the end of the conflict, the subsequent assassination of Abraham Lincoln and how the war is viewed in modern day America. Lees meer
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202. American Civil War: Gettysburg (Part 3)
30 juni 2022 · 50 min
Tom, Dominic and historian Adam Smith look at the most famous battle of the war and Abraham Lincoln’s 272 word address that became one of the best known speeches of all time. They also discuss the conditions of the black population during the conflict. Lees meer
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201. American Civil War: Outbreak (Part 2)
28 juni 2022 · 50 min
Welcome to the second episode in The Rest Is History's 'American Civil War' series. Lees meer
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In today's pod, Dominic, Tom and historian Adam Smith discuss the opening exchanges of the war and the tactics both sides used. They also look at some of the big characters including Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, and ask whether there was ever any realistic chance of the European nations joining the conflict.
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200: American Civil War: The Causes (Part 1)
27 juni 2022 · 58 min
Welcome to The Rest Is History 'American Civil War' series. Lees meer
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The Causes (Monday 27th June)
Outbreak (Tuesday 28th June)
Gettysburg (Thursday 30th June)
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In the first of a four part series, Tom and Dominic are joined by historian Adam Smith for an in-depth look at the origins of the war. They ask whether the moral, political and economic problems of slavery made conflict inevitable and discuss the character of Abraham Lincoln.
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199. Stonehenge
23 juni 2022 · 1 uur
On today's pod Tom and Dominic are joined by Stonehenge expert Mike Pitts to discuss all the big questions that surround Stonehenge: Lees meer
Who built it? How did they build it? What was it built for?
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198. Cleopatra's Downfall (Part 4)
16 juni 2022 · 46 min
Join Tom and Dominic for the fourth and final instalment in their Cleopatra mini-series, as they discuss Octavian's propaganda, the war he waged against Antony and Cleopatra, and their ultimate demise. Lees meer
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197. Antony & Cleopatra (Part 3)
15 juni 2022 · 40 min
After centuries of Cleopatra and Mark Antony’s relationship being told and fictionalised by Plutarch and Shakespeare alike, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook uncover what history tells us about this power couple. They reveal how the rise of Octavian as a threat caused Mark Antony to turn to Cleopatra for support. It was a relationship that had less to do with romance and love, and more to do with monetary and territory gains. Lees meer
The release date of the final episode in this series (Cleopatra's Downfall) is Monday 20th June. However, members of The Rest Is History Club get all episodes RIGHT NOW, so head to restishistorypod.com to sign up.
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196. Julius Caesar & Cleopatra (Part 2)
14 juni 2022 · 42 min
Join Tom and Dominic for the second episode of this four part mini-series on Cleopatra, where they discuss her relationship with Julius Caesar and the role this relationship played in the politics of Rome. Lees meer
The release schedule of the remaining two episodes of the series is 'Antony & Cleopatra' (Thursday 16th June) and 'Cleopatra's Downfall' (Monday 20th June).
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195. Young Cleopatra (Part 1)
13 juni 2022 · 44 min
Welcome to The Rest Is History Cleopatra series! Lees meer
The release schedule of the four episodes is as follows:
Young Cleopatra (Monday 13th June)
Julius Caesar & Cleopatra (Tuesday 14th June)
Antony & Cleopatra (Thursday 16th June)
Cleopatra's Downfall (Monday 20th June)However, members of The Rest Is History Club get all four episodes RIGHT NOW, so head to restishistorypod.com to sign up.
In episode 1 of this four part mini-series on Cleopatra, Tom and Dominic discuss the incredible story of 'Young Cleopatra' and her early life in Ptolemaic Egypt.
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194. The First Fascist
9 juni 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss the 'first' fascist, Gabriele D'Annunzio, with historian Lucy Hughes-Hallett. Lees meer
D'Annunzio was a key figure in Italian literature before becoming a political figure later in his life. Although never personally identifying with fascism, his ideas were hugely influential on Mussolini.
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193. How Prime Ministers Fall
7 juni 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
As British PM Boris Johnson survives a no confidence vote, Tom and Dominic record a special episode on the history of bringing down Prime Ministers. Prominent victims include Asquith, Chamberlain, Thatcher and Blair. Lees meer
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192. Robin Hood
6 juni 2022 · 58 min
Join Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook as they uncover the origins of Robin Hood. Lees meer
What was the earliest mention of Robin Hood in text? How has Robin Hood evolved through time to become the legend that he is today? Did he have a real-life counterpart?
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191. Childbirth
2 juni 2022 · 47 min
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic talk to Sara Read about the history of childbirth. Lees meer
Sara unveils the origin of the word 'gossip' and its connection to midwifery. As well as this, they discuss how someone would qualify as a midwife; the relationship between religion and childbirth; and the average age of becoming a first time mother. They also look into the changes in the maternal mortality rate throughout history. And, finally, they touch on the authenticity of 'Call The Midwife'.
Sara Read is the author of two works of historical fiction: The Gossips' Choice and The Midwife's Truth, available from all good bookshops.
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190. Jubilees
30 mei 2022 · 59 min
In today's episode of The Rest Is History Dominic and Tom look at how Jubilees have served as a moment for Britain to stop and reflect. Lees meer
From the celebrations of George III, Queen Victoria and George V to the modern jamborees of Elizabeth II, here's all you need to know before this year's Platinum Jubilee.
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189. Australian Prime Ministers: Bob Hawke - Scott Morrison (Part 3)
26 mei 2022 · 46 min
Join Tom and Dominic for the final episode of their Australian epic. Tune in to hear about the exploits of the most recent stretch of prime ministers, spanning from Bob Hawke to Scott Morrison. Lees meer
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188. Australian Prime Ministers: Harold Holt - Malcolm Fraser (Part 2)
24 mei 2022 · 46 min
In the second part of our Australian PMs trilogy, Tom and Dominic explore Chinese Communist conspiracy theories and talk about the most entertaining of all the Aussie leaders. Lees meer
The final instalment of this mini-series will be in your podcast feed on Thursday.
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187. Australian Prime Ministers: Edmund Barton - Robert Menzies (Part 1)
23 mei 2022 · 54 min
In the wake of Anthony Albanese's victory in this weekend's Australian election, Tom and Dominic have recorded a three part Antipodean special on the history of Australian prime ministers. Lees meer
The first episode begins in 1901 with Edmund Barton, covers both World Wars, and drills down into the premierships of Robert Menzies.
The second part will be in your podcast feeds tomorrow, with the final instalment dropping on Thursday.
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186. The New Elizabethan Age
19 mei 2022 · 56 min
The longest reigning monarch in British history, Elizabeth II acceded to the throne 70 years ago. Lees meer
To mark the occasion, Tom and Dominic are joined by Frances Christie, Deputy Chairman of Sotheby's UK and Ireland, who specialises in 20th century British art and culture. Together they drill down into some of the cultural, artistic and historic happenings that have taken place during the Queen's reign.
Sotheby's, the sponsors of this episode, are putting on a celebratory month-long programme of exhibitions and events to dovetail with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Six of the pieces on display are discussed in detail during the pod, ranging from a Warhol portrait to the tiara that Princess Diana wore on her wedding day.
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185. Agatha Christie
16 mei 2022 · 57 min
Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist in history. Lees meer
Coinciding neatly with the 'Wagatha Christie' trial taking place between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy in the UK, Tom and Dominic look at Christie as a mirror held up to the 20th century, discuss what we can learn about Christianity and the concept of 'evil' from her work, and debate the value of Tom's Poirot impression.
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184. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 2)
12 mei 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Could the West have lost the Cold War? Would we be happier if we didn't study history? Would you prefer to have a samurai, a Viking or a Spartan as your bodyguard? Lees meer
Tom and Dominic are joined by Hardcore History's Dan Carlin for a second episode to tackle the biggest questions in history.
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183. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 1)
9 mei 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Who was the most influential leader of the 20th century? What would have happened if the South had won the American Civil War? Would you rather be under siege from the Mongols, the Romans, or the Assyrians? Lees meer
In a huge moment for transatlantic history podcasting, Tom and Dominic are joined by titan of the genre and friend of the show Dan Carlin, the host of one of the world's largest history podcasts, Hardcore History.
Over the course of two episodes, Dan, Tom and Dominic tackle ten of the biggest questions in history, including counterfactuals and hypothetical matchups.
The second part of this double-header is out on Thursday.
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Young Putin, the KGB and the Soviet Union
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182. Operation Barbarossa
5 mei 2022 · 59 min
What military parallels does Putin's invasion of Ukraine have with Hitler's attempt to invade the Soviet Union? Lees meer
On today's pod Tom and Dominic are joined by historian - and brother of Tom - James Holland to discuss Operation Barbarossa and the Nazi invasion of 1941, whether it was doomed to fail, and the role it played in the escalation of the Holocaust.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to listen to our sister podcast, We Have Ways Of Making You Talk, and check out their Second World War festival that's taking place in July by going to wehavewaysfest.co.uk
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181. The Birth of Babylon
2 mei 2022 · 49 min
In January, Tom and Dominic explored the history of Babylon, from Nebuchadnezzar onwards (episode 145 in the Rest Is History feed). Lees meer
At the end of that episode, there was a promise to revisit Babylon's earlier period to fully do the topic justice - so here it is!
Tune in to hear about the constant theft of the Statue of Marduk, the formidable Assyrians, and what Dominic describes as his 'favourite impersonation ever'...
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180. England & Englishness
28 april 2022 · 57 min
George Orwell, a love of wildlife, and Raheem Sterling - but what does it mean to be English in the modern world? Lees meer
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by the New Statesman editor, Jason Cowley, to discuss England and Englishness in the 20th century.
Jason's new book 'Who Are We Now?' is available at all good book retailers.
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179. French Presidents: 1981-2022 (Part 2)
26 april 2022 · 45 min
In the second of two episodes covering France's post-war presidents, Tom and Dominic drill down into the remaining historical statesmen, bringing us right up to the current day. Lees meer
François Mitterrand, Jacques Chirac, Nicolas Sarkozy, François Hollande, and Emmanuel Macron - there are some incredible stories...
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178. French Presidents: 1958-1981 (Part 1)
25 april 2022 · 41 min
It's the day after the French election runoff between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, so naturally here's a Rest Is History French Presidents special. Lees meer
Charles de Gaulle, Georges Pompidou, and Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. Join Tom and Dominic for the first of two episodes on the topic, as they dive headfirst into the first three post-war presidents.
Join us tomorrow for the second part of this special double-bill, where we'll cover the remaining historical residents of the Élysée Palace.
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177. The Jewish Revolt (Part 3)
21 april 2022 · 54 min
In the second of two episodes on the Jewish Revolt, Tom and Dominic discuss the burning of the Temple, Vespasian & Titus' triumph, and Masada. Lees meer
Why was it such a landmark revolt for both Christianity and Judaism? What happened in its aftermath? And what has its historical significance been in the modern world?
All this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is History.
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176. The Jews Against Rome (Part 2)
18 april 2022 · 32 min
"The destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans: a thrilling, terrible, and blood-soaked story." Lees meer
Following on from last week's episode on the Crucifixion, Tom and Dominic take us back to Judea to dissect the tumultuous events of the Jewish Revolt.
Tune in to hear the first part of the incredible story that features Pontius Pilate, Nero, and the figure of Jesus - plus how it all tenuously links to Bryan Adams and the Summer of '69.
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