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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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- 3 days agonarrative1h 31m8-min read
710. The Terror: Death at the Guillotine (Part 4)
The episode explores the dramatic downfall of Georges Danton, a charismatic revolutionary leader consumed by the very terror he helped create, culminating in his execution on April 5, 1794. His fate underscores the French Revolution’s tragic arc: idealism devolving into paranoia and self-destruction.
- 6 days agonarrative1h 11m7-min read
709. The Terror: The Execution of Marie Antoinette (Part 3)
This episode explores the downfall of Marie Antoinette and the symbolic destruction of the French monarchy during the Revolution, focusing on her imprisonment, trial, and execution, as well as the psychological and political war waged against her son, Louis Charles. The narrative reveals how propaganda, fear, and revolutionary fervor culminated in the erasure of royal legacy.
- 1 weeks agonarrative1h 30m6-min read
708. The Terror: The Reign of Robespierre (Part 2)
This episode explores the origins and moral contradictions of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution, focusing on Maximilien Robespierre as its central, paradoxical figure — a man personally opposed to violence yet instrumental in institutionalizing state terror. It dismantles the myth that terror was a British invention, showing instead how revolutionaries themselves embraced it as a necessary, if tragic, response to existential crisis.
- 1 weeks agonarrative1h 25m6-min read
707. The Terror: An Assassination in Paris (Part 1)
The assassination of radical journalist Jean-Paul Marat by Charlotte Corday in 1793 became a pivotal catalyst for the Reign of Terror, transforming Marat into a revolutionary martyr and accelerating France’s descent into state-sanctioned violence. The episode explores how personal vendetta, political extremism, and revolutionary paranoia converged to reshape a nation.
- 2 weeks 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
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
- 3 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.
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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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