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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.
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- Today1h 25m
707. The Terror: An Assassination in Paris (Part 1)
How did the infamous murder of Jean-Paul Marat, one of the great firebrands of the French Revolution, unleash the bloody Terror? Why did the clashing political factions of the Revolution escalate the fractious atmosphere in France? And, which other apocalyptic threats saw the French masses clamouring for the blood of their brothers? Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into one of the most violent events in all world history: The Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France, and the murder of Marat, which served as one of its catalysts. _______ 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 To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days ago1h 13m
706. Queen Victoria’s Revenge: Storming the Citadel (Part 2)
Who was Lieutenant Napier, the man set out to rescue the European hostages held by Emperor Tewodros II? How did he plan to attack the emperor’s fortress, Magdala? And, did they manage to successfully escape Abyssinia? Join Dominic and Tom as they conclude the story of one of the most epic expeditions in the history of the British Empire. 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 To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks agonarrative1h 10m5-min read
705. Queen Victoria’s Revenge: The Mad Emperor of Abyssinia (Part 1)
The episode explores the largely forgotten but dramatic Abyssinian Expedition of 1868, in which Britain launched a massive military campaign to rescue European hostages held by Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia, a once-promising ruler who descended into paranoia and tyranny. The story is a blend of imperial ambition, cultural misunderstanding, and personal tragedy, revealing the complexities of Victorian foreign policy and colonial entanglements.
- 1 weeks agonarrative1h 10m5-min read
704. Roman Civil War: Master of the Republic (Part 4)
The episode explores the collapse of the Roman Republic through the rise and fall of Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a conservative revolutionary whose brutal dictatorship set the precedent for future autocrats like Julius Caesar and Augustus. His victory in civil war reshaped Rome’s political landscape, but his reforms failed to prevent the Republic’s eventual demise.
- 2 weeks agonarrative1h 13m7-min read
703. Roman Civil War: Marching on the Senate (Part 3)
In 88 BC, Roman general Sulla made the unprecedented decision to march his army on Rome itself to reclaim a military command stripped from him by political rivals, marking a pivotal moment in the collapse of the Roman Republic and the beginning of Rome’s transformation into an imperial power. This act of defiance shattered centuries of constitutional tradition and set the stage for decades of civil war, as personal ambition and military loyalty began to override republican institutions.
- 2 weeks agonarrative1h 18m6-min read
702. Roman Civil War: The Barbarian Invasion (Part 2)
This episode of The Rest is History explores the rise of Gaius Marius and the simmering rivalry with Lucius Cornelius Sulla during a period of existential crisis for the Roman Republic, as Germanic tribes threaten Rome and internal political fractures deepen. The narrative sets the stage for a fateful power struggle that will redefine Roman politics and foreshadow the Republic’s collapse.
- 3 weeks agonarrative1h 13m6-min read
701. Roman Civil War: Rise of the General (Part 1)
This episode of The Rest is History explores the rise of Gaius Marius, a self-made Roman general and politician who rose from obscurity to become Rome’s savior during a period of existential crisis, setting the stage for the Republic’s collapse. His story is one of military brilliance, political cunning, and the dangerous precedent of a general marching on Rome.
- 3 weeks agonarrative1h 24m7-min read
700. The Troubles: Bloody Sunday (Part 4)
This episode of The Rest Is History examines the pivotal and tragic events of Bloody Sunday in 1972, when British paratroopers shot 13 unarmed Catholic civilians during a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland. The massacre, later condemned by Prime Minister David Cameron, became a turning point in the Troubles, radicalizing a generation and fueling IRA recruitment.
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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.
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