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**Unlock the full episode and the complete History in Photos mini series by joining The Rest Is History Club at therestishistory.com⁠** In what ways did Abbas’ identity grant him unique access to the Iranian Revolution? How can a single object, like Josef Koudelka’s wristwatch, symbolise an entire geopolitical shift like the Prague Spring? And, how does Moises Saman’s photographic approach to the Arab Spring differ from traditional revolutionary photography? In today’s episode of our new member’s-only mini-series, Dominic is joined by photographer Chris Floyd to discuss iconic photographs of political revolutions of the 20th and 21st century. Sign up to our free newsletter at therestishistory.com/newsletter! The photographers featured in this episode are all members of Magnum Photos. Getty Images has one of the largest and oldest privately held archives globally with access to over 150 million images dating back to the beginning of photography. From historical images created in the early 1800s to more contemporary 1990s imagery, the Getty Images archive houses a wealth of socially significant, historical photos, videos and prints, and includes content from over 40 editorial content partners including Gamma-Rapho, Paris Match, The Bettmann Archive, Sygma and Motorsport Images. Our archive video collection contains 3.1 million hours of offline video footage and includes partners such as NBC News Archives, ITN, Sky News and the BBC Motion Gallery. _______ 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

709 episodes

663. Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)

663. Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)

2026-04-22 | 4457 sec
In the Spring of 1975, why was the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, so embattled? Why was the left so divided during this period? And, was Britain’s relationship with Europe already fracturing…? Join Tom and Dominic, as they discuss the tria…
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662. Britain in the 70s: The Rise of Thatcher (Part 1)

662. Britain in the 70s: The Rise of Thatcher (Part 1)

2026-04-19 | 4341 sec
How did Margaret Thatcher rise to become leader of the Conservative Party in Britain? Why were British politics so tumultuous in the 1970s? And, who was Thatcher up against? Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the dramas, calamities, …
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661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shōgun Triumphant (Part 4)

661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shōgun Triumphant (Part 4)

2026-04-15 | 3696 sec
Who was the greatest female Samurai warrior of all time? What would unfold in the next phase of the terrible civil war between the Minamoto and the Taira dynasties? And, how did the Samurai finally become the masters of Japan? Join Tom and…
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660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior  (Part 3)

660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

2026-04-12 | 3493 sec
Who was Yoshitsune, one of the greatest generals in all Japanese history? What part did he play in the ferocious Samurai civil war between the Minamoto clan and the Taira? And, who would win the most decisive victory in all of Samurai hist…
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659. Dawn of the Samurai: Bloodbath at the Bridge (Part 2)

659. Dawn of the Samurai: Bloodbath at the Bridge (Part 2)

2026-04-08 | 3851 sec
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 ac…
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Music: The Father of the Blues, Golden Age of Jazz, and David Bowie | History in Photos

Music: The Father of the Blues, Golden Age of Jazz, and David Bowie | History in Photos

2026-04-07 | 504 sec
**Unlock the full episode and the complete History in Photos mini series by joining The Rest Is History Club at therestishistory.com** Why are there only three confirmed photographs of Blues-legend Robert Johnson? How did Art Kane’s photo …
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658. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shadow of the Sword (Part 1)

658. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shadow of the Sword (Part 1)

2026-04-05 | 3612 sec
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 ac…
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657. The Ku Klux Klan: American Fascists (Part 4)

657. The Ku Klux Klan: American Fascists (Part 4)

2026-04-01 | 4096 sec
After resurrecting in 1915, how did the Ku Klux Klan make its move on the next major American election? What was the role of women in the Klan? And, would this violent organisation finally meet its reckoning? Join Tom and Dominic as they r…
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Revolutions: Iran, the Prague Spring, and Ceaușescu’s Fall | History in Photos

Revolutions: Iran, the Prague Spring, and Ceaușescu’s Fall | History in Photos

2026-03-31 | 894 sec
**Unlock the full episode and the complete History in Photos mini series by joining The Rest Is History Club at therestishistory.com⁠** In what ways did Abbas’ identity grant him unique access to the Iranian Revolution? How can a single ob…
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656. The Ku Klux Klan: Birth of a Nation (Part 3)

656. The Ku Klux Klan: Birth of a Nation (Part 3)

2026-03-29 | 4314 sec
How did the second incarnation of the clan, born in Georgia in 1915, grow into a seemingly indomitable nation-wide fraternal organisation, numbering millions? Who were its new targets? And, with the Klan’s momentum seemingly unstoppable an…
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