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The Rest Is History The Rest is History Club
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4.7 • 199 Ratings
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Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are interrogating the past, and attempting to de-tangle the present.
They question the nature of Greatness, why the West no longer has civil wars and whether Richard Nixon was more like Caligula or Claudius.
They're distilling the entirety of human history, or, as much as they can fit into about fifty minutes.
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Here are some of our favourite episodes to get you started:
WATERGATE/NIXON apple.co/3JrVl5h
ALEXANDER THE GREAT apple.co/3Q4FaNk
HARDCORE HISTORY'S DAN CARLIN apple.co/3vqkGa3
PUTIN & RUSSIA apple.co/3zMtLfX
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315. Atlantis: Legacy of the Lost Empire
From claims that the alphabet was originated by Atlantians, Francis Bacon using the story as a model of utopia, to the Nazis co-opting Atlantis as the birthplace of the Aryan race, everyone seems to have wanted a slice of the Atlantian pie. Join Tom and Dominic as they explore the academics and the amateurs who lay claim to discovering the real Atlantis.
*The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:
Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:
https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/
Twitter:
@TheRestHistory
@holland_tom
@dcsandbrook
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RIHC: The American Revolution, Dutch history, and excessive tweeting
Why does no one in Britain know about the American War of Independence? Are we finally going to get some episodes on Dutch history? Do conspiracy theories prosper when religion falters? Join Tom and Dominic for this week's bonus as they discuss these topics and many more.
*The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:
Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:
https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/
Twitter:
@TheRestHistory
@holland_tom
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314. Atlantis: The Legend
Majestic palaces, untold riches, and indeterminable power... the story of Atlantis is a tale as old as time. But is there really any truth behind the ancient tome, or was Plato simply trying his hand at political satire? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the origins of the legend of Atlantis.
*The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:
Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:
https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/
Twitter:
@TheRestHistory
@holland_tom
@dcsandbrook
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313. Climate Apocalypse
Have humans always been haunted by fears of a climate apocalypse? Or is that a modern phenomenon? Is there a continuity from the Curse of Akkad to the Industrial Revolution? Listen as Tom and Dominic are joined by Peter Frankopan to discuss the history of the climate.
*The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:
Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:
https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/
Twitter:
@TheRestHistory
@holland_tom
@dcsandbrook
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RIHC: Reagan & Thatcher, Roman Britain, and "sleazy hacks"
Which isle was key to both Caesar and Claudius' conquests of Britain? Was Reagan closer with Thatcher or Gorbachev? Did he pave the way for Trump? Which American president was Dominic charmed by? What does Tom truly think of journalism? In this week's bonus episode, our hosts tackle these important questions, and many more...
*The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:
Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:
https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/
Twitter:
@TheRestHistory
@holland_tom
@dcsandbrook -
312. Reagan, Iran-Contra and the Cold War
Warmonger or nuclear disarmer? Ronald Reagan’s presidency survived an assassination attempt, the AIDS epidemic and the Iranian hostage crisis. He powered through the 1980s, creating his own truth and narrative, in a series of events that read like a Hollywood screenplay.
Tom and Dominic take a look at the impact of Reagan's presidency, the enduring effects of his politics, and why none of the scandals that scarred his time in office led to his downfall. They reflect on Reagan's legacy, and whether he can truly take credit for ending the Cold War, as the curtain falls on his blockbuster presidency.
*The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:
Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:
https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/
Twitter:
@TheRestHistory
@holland_tom
@dcsandbrook
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Customer Reviews
History made Interesting - It’s like doing a massive history jigsaw puzzle
Tom and Dominic have such great chemistry that they make almost any topic interesting. I’ve learnt so much listening to this podcast on so many topics that my knowledge of world history is coming together like a massive jigsaw puzzle. Each topic is another piece that fits into its place in history’s timeline. Love this show.
Good - with caveats
If you can get past the English public schoolboy humour (French hunting beaver in America- hur hur), the English-centric viewpoint, the genuflecting to monarchy, and the arrogant distain for anything that deviates from what the hosts consider “the norm” it’s not bad. Really, anything before the Norman Conquest is fine, but after that you’ll need to grit your teeth.
Detailed History with Much Wit
Brilliant choice of topics that highlights the people at the centre of world events, always interesting takes, deep research and two witty historians with an often hilarious chemistry, ransacking the back catalogue is an addictive pleasure.