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88. The First Anglo-Afghan War
19 augustus 2021 · 59 min
“A war begun for no wise purpose.” This description of the First Anglo-Afghan War, fought in the early-mid 19th Century, could stand as an epitaph for most conflicts in the region since. William Dalrymple has written extensively about the history of Afghanistan and he joins Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland to take a deep dive into this ‘graveyard of empires’. Lees meer
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Produced by Jack Davenport
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87. Afghanistan - Part 1
18 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 7 min
In the first of a two-part series exploring the history of Afghanistan, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook examine the nation’s complicated relationships with empires and discuss its role in the ‘Great Game’. Lees meer
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86. The Enlightenment
16 augustus 2021 · 57 min
Once there was darkness and then there was light. What was the Enlightenment and why did it matter? Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook explore the Enlightenment and its path towards reason, science, revolution and the guillotine. Lees meer
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85. Sherlock Holmes
12 augustus 2021 · 56 min
The games afoot! Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss the world’s favourite consulting detective. Why has the popularity of Sherlock Holmes survived more than a century and what do the stories tell us about Victorian and Edwardian London? Lees meer
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Produced by Jack Davenport
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84. Exams
9 augustus 2021 · 58 min
Even the memory of them is enough to make most people shudder. As thousands of British students wait nervously for their A-level and GCSE results, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by educationalist Daisy Christodoulou to discuss the fascinating history of the examination. Your time starts now. Lees meer
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83. The Berlin Wall
5 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
60 years ago this month, the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) began building a barrier that divided the city of Berlin. It stood until 1989 and came to symbolise the front line of the Cold War. Lees meer
Iain MacGregor, author of "Checkpoint Charlie: The Cold War, the Berlin Wall and the Most Dangerous Place on Earth", joins Tom and Dominic to discuss the history of the Wall, the ideological divide it represented and why it eventually fell.
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Produced by Jack Davenport & Harry Lineker
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82. Sparta
2 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
What does it mean to be a Spartan? How much of this Spartan image is real and how much is based on projections and prejudices of others? Lees meer
Tom and Dominic delve into the Ancient Greek world and take us inside the minds and reality of this civilisation. They also analyse the film “300” and look at what it got right and wrong.
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81. Modern Olympics - Part 2
30 juli 2021 · 47 min
Tom and Dominic continue their journey through the history of the Olympics, turning their attention from post-war to the present day. Lees meer
They discuss Cold War rivalries, financial extravagance, the influence of TV and the darkest moments in Olympic history.
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Produced by Jon Gill
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80. Modern Olympics - Part 1
29 juli 2021 · 50 min
In 1896 the Olympic Games were reborn in Athens. Here we look at the forgotten tales and little known facts from the start of the modern Olympics through to the outbreak of the Second World War. Lees meer
Tom tells us about the greatest race of all time, whilst Dominic reveals he is somewhat of an Olympics sceptic.
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Produced by Jon Gill
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79. Ancient Olympics
26 juli 2021 · 57 min
With the Games underway in Tokyo, Tom and Dominic look back to the Ancient Olympics. They discuss the heroic but incredibly violent stories of the Greek superstars of 2500 years ago, and why the Games were bad news for women, animals and cheats. Plus, Tom reveals how his cricketing woes were compounded by an Ancient Greek poet. Lees meer
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78. Statues: Parliament Square
22 juli 2021 · 46 min
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In the final part of their epic trilogy, Tom and Dominic arrive at Parliament Square to explore the statues of world leaders including Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.
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77. Statues: Whitehall
20 juli 2021 · 34 min
Tom and Dominic continue their tour of London’s statues, arriving in Whitehall. War leaders, useless royals and courtesans all feature. Lees meer
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76. Statues: Trafalgar Square
19 juli 2021 · 39 min
In the first of a three part series Tom and Dominic take a walking tour of central London to examine the statues of Trafalgar Square and explore the stories behind them. Lees meer
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Produced by Jack Davenport
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75. The East India Company
15 juli 2021 · 1 uur 3 min
Tom and Dominic are joined by historian William Dalrymple to tell the fascinating and shocking story of the East India Company in the 18th century. How could a gang of “spectacularly corrupt” merchants conquer vast parts of Asia from a small office in London with just 35 employees? And how did the company’s actions pave the way for British government rule in India. Lees meer
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Produced by Jack Davenport
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74. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
12 juli 2021 · 55 min
Henry VIII had the most notorious marital relations of any king in history. Tom and Dominic discuss the six women who became his queen. How did they influence the course of the Reformation? And which one would have done best on Love Island? Lees meer
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73. England v Italy
9 juli 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
No country has enjoyed a greater influence on the English than Italy. Ahead of the European Championship final, Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland explore the history of Rome, Italy and England. Lees meer
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72. The Vietnam War
8 juli 2021 · 59 min
No war has divided public opinion more than the conflict in Vietnam. Andrew Preston, Cambridge University Professor of American History, joins Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland to discuss the international politics surrounding the conflict. Lees meer
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71. England v Denmark
6 juli 2021 · 1 uur
Ahead of the two countries’ encounter at Wembley, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss Anglo-Danish history through the ages. Vikings, the destruction of Copenhagen and royal dogs all feature prominently. Lees meer
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70. Children’s History
5 juli 2021 · 46 min
Tom and Dominic discuss how to write history books for kids. What topics are they interested in? What will they find boring? How much detail is acceptable when writing about mass killings and violence? And why it's best to get an 8 year old to do the proof reading Lees meer
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Produced by Jack Davenport
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69. England v Ukraine
2 juli 2021 · 43 min
On the eve of a huge sporting encounter in Rome between the English and Ukrainian football teams, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook explore the history binding the two nations. Crimea, The Light Brigade and Florence Nightingale all make the starting line-up. Lees meer
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68. The British Empire
1 juli 2021 · 55 min
The British Empire: good, bad or neither? And how does its legacy shape us today? Journalist Sathnam Sanghera, author of “Empireland”, joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to explore this timely, fascinating and hugely controversial subject. Lees meer
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67. Anglo-German Relations
28 juni 2021 · 56 min
With England and Germany set to do sporting battle once again, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook explore the historical events which have shaped the relationship between two or Europe’s super powers. Lees meer
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Produced by Jack Davenport
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66. Ghosts
24 juni 2021 · 53 min
Settle down by the fire and prepare to be haunted. Roger Clarke, author of A Natural History of Ghosts, joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to wonder whether ghost stories evolve to reflect the age in which the apparition appears. Lees meer
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65. A Very British Scandal
21 juni 2021 · 57 min
Jeremy Thorpe was the most flamboyant politician of his day. Leader of the Liberal Party for nine years he was tried at the Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder his former lover Norman Scott. Although acquitted, the case destroyed Thorpe’s career. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss this extraordinary story, which includes the murder of Scott’s dog Rinka.
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64. Hitler, with Ian Kershaw - part 2
17 juni 2021 · 47 min
In the second part of our examination of Adolf Hitler, Sir Ian Kershaw joins Dominic Sandbrook to discuss the Nazi leader’s years leading up to and during the Second World War.
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63. Hitler, with Ian Kershaw - part 1
14 juni 2021 · 51 min
He was “the embodiment of modern political evil” according to historian Sir Ian Kershaw. In this first episode of a two-part investigation of the Nazi dictator, Sir Ian joins Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland to discuss Adolf Hitler.
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62. Magna Carta
10 juni 2021 · 49 min
Does the Magna Carta enshrine the liberties of every free-born Englishman? Or is it now irrelevant? Ted Vallance, Professor of History at Roehampton University, joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to discuss King John and the bill of rights he was forced to sign.
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61. California
7 juni 2021 · 51 min
No state in America captures the imagination quite like California. With its glitz and glamour and also its enormous economic disparities the state is a symbol of both the American dream and nightmare. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland explore California’s origins as well as its modern day politics.
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60. Muhammad
3 juni 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
Who was Muhammad, where did he come from and what was the historical context for his life? Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss one of the most influential religious, social, and political leaders in history.
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59. The World Cup of Gods - Part 2
1 juni 2021 · 1 uur
Competition for top deity hots up as we look back on the knock out stages of the Rest is History World Cup of Gods. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss the last eight contestants and analyse the final outcome.
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58. The World Cup of Gods - Part 1
31 mei 2021 · 56 min
In one of the most anticipated contests of the year, sixteen gods battled for the crown of ultimate deity. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook offer analysis and insight on the group stages of the competition.
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57. Paris
27 mei 2021 · 55 min
It may just be the most popular city on earth. Throughout history Paris has maintained a grip on the public imagination, thanks to its culture, architecture and its people.
French journalist and historian Agnès Poirier joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to discuss La Ville Lumièr.
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56. Nero
24 mei 2021 · 1 uur
He remains one of the great characters in all history. But was he depraved, corrupt and evil? Or an artist much maligned by elitist historians? Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss Nero.
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55. The World Cup of Gods - Preview
22 mei 2021 · 21 min
It promises to be the biggest event of the summer - The Rest is History World Cup of Gods. Lees meer
Sixteen competitors, but there can be only one winner. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook preview all the runners and riders.
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54. Cromwell and the Protectorate
20 mei 2021 · 56 min
Did Oliver Cromwell save Britain from tyranny or was he a killjoy and military dictator? Paul Lay, author of Providence Lost: the Rise and Fall of Cromwell's Protectorate joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to discuss the short-lived British Republic.
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53. Game of Thrones
17 mei 2021 · 59 min
What, if anything, can we learn about medieval history from Game of Thrones? Or is George R R Martin’s hugely popular series of books, and the blockbuster TV series based on them, in danger of supplanting true history in the popular imagination? Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, both huge fans of the series, discuss books, films and history.
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51. Aztecs
13 mei 2021 · 54 min
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook talk to award-winning writer Camilla Townsend, author of the revelatory Fifth Sun.
Professor Townsend used Nahuatl language sources to write an engaging history offering a new interpretation of events in Mexico centuries ago.
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50. Teenagers
10 mei 2021 · 48 min
“They’re wasting their money and having sex with each other.” Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland explore the modern phenomenon of the teenager. Why do teenagers scare older generations and will Tom cope with his daughter’s veganism?
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49. Food Glorious Food
6 mei 2021 · 46 min
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook tuck into the history of British food with author Pen Vogler. They debate the origins of curry and debate our obsession with beef. Plus, they discuss a curious historical obsession with cooking pigs and chickens, stitched together.
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48. The French Revolution
3 mei 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
With France facing economic struggles and rising unemployment revolution was in the air. But who was in charge of the uprising and what did it achieve? Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland storm their own podcasting Bastille.
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47. The Seven Years' War
29 april 2021 · 51 min
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by historian and broadcaster Dan Snow to discuss the biggest event of the 18th century - The Seven Years' War.
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46. Culture Wars
26 april 2021 · 59 min
The battle lines are drawn as Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook get involved in this most timely of subjects.
They discuss the historical significance of culture wars from Ancient Rome to the US Civil Rights movement.
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45. Top Ten Eunuchs
22 april 2021 · 54 min
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook cross their legs and rank the best Eunuchs in history.
From religious fanatics to operatic singers, they discuss the grisly glory these young men ‘enjoyed’.
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44. 1066
19 april 2021 · 55 min
It is perhaps the best known year in English history. But why has it endured in the national consciousness? Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook talk the Battle of Hastings, the end of the Anglo-Saxons and wonder if King Harold really was killed by an arrow in the eye.
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43. 1940
15 april 2021 · 58 min
It is arguably the most important year in modern history. With the British Expeditionary Force trapped at Dunkirk, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain replaced by the maverick Winston Churchill and France collapsing under the force of invasion, the world watched and waited to see which way the axis of power would tilt. James Holland, leading historian of the period, joins his brother Tom and Dominic Sandbrook to discuss the events of 1940.
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42. The Wild West
12 april 2021 · 51 min
Podcasting’s answer to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - that’s Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook of course - explore the Wild West in both fact and fiction. Does the romantic representation in both fiction and film bear any resemblance to the historical truth? And why are we still so intrigued by the myth of the American western frontier?
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41. Persia
8 april 2021 · 46 min
It is one of the truly great civilisations in world history and yet the story of Persia has faded from view in the west. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by Professor Ali Ansari to discuss Persia's extraordinary influence on the modern world.
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40. History as Entertainment
5 april 2021 · 43 min
From re-enactment to reinforcing capitalism through the board game Monopoly. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland examine the history of games and the portrayal of history in games.
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39. Elizabeth I
1 april 2021 · 45 min
She famously claimed to have the heart and stomach of a king and remains one of Britain’s most talked about monarchs, despite having reigned more than 400 years ago. Tracy Borman, author of the acclaimed Elizabeth’s Women, joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to discuss Elizabeth I.
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38. Communism
29 maart 2021 · 52 min
It was one of the great political ideologies of the 20th century, vying with capitalism for supremacy.
Now communism has retreated from the political mainstream having failed to create the utopia of a classless society.
Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss the origins of communism as a theory and the frequently repressive attempts to govern by its principles.
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