The Rest Is History
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In our second episode exploring the story of Rudolf Vrba, Jonathan Freedland joins Tom and Dominic again, to discuss the global reaction to the Vrba–Wetzler report: did anti-Semitism shape the Allied response?*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.comTwitter: @TheRestHistory@holland_tom@dcsandbrookProducer: Theo Young-SmithExecutive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
742 episodes
294: Lady Jane Grey: The Axe Falls (Part 2)
‘It had the alchemy of a bitter Tory leadership race’.Reigning for the shortest period of any British monarch, can Lady Jane even be considered an official queen of England and Ireland? In the second of two episodes, tune in to hear Tom an…
293: Lady Jane Grey: The Nine Days' Queen (Part 1)
Edward VI is dead - but who will succeed him on the throne? In the first of two episodes, Tom and Dominic discuss the succession question that surrounded the reign of Edward VI, the sole male heir of Henry VIII - and how a 15-year-old Lady…
292: The Shadow of the Holocaust
In our second episode exploring the story of Rudolf Vrba, Jonathan Freedland joins Tom and Dominic again, to discuss the global reaction to the Vrba–Wetzler report: did anti-Semitism shape the Allied response?*The Rest Is History Live Tour…
291: The Man Who Escaped Auschwitz
Tom and Dominic are joined by Jonathan Freedland to discuss the incredible story of Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler, who escaped from Auschwitz in April 1944.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn!…
290: 2022: A History
Join Tom and Dominic for the final episode of 2022 in which they discuss the historical importance of this year. What will historians of the future remember about this year? The invasion of Ukraine? The end of the post-Cold War era?*The Re…
289: Drink
For a festive special, Tom and Dominic are joined by author and alcohol historian Henry Jeffreys to discuss some Christmassy tipples, from sherry to port, champagne to clairet. Plus, a discussion on why certain drinks revealed your politic…
288: Jesus Christ: The History (Part 2)
Join Tom and Dominic for the second of two episodes on 'Historical Jesus'. They discuss scepticism around his existence, the theories about resurrection and crucifixion, and the role of his disciples.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:To…
287: Jesus Christ: The Mystery (Part 1)
*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/Jesus Christ: The Mystery In t…
286: England: Beef and Liberty
England: Roast Beef and LibertyWhile it has now been dethroned by the mighty Tikka Masala and the moreish fish and chips, Britain's most iconic dish was once - indisputably - Roast Beef. In the final episode of this World Cup marathon, To…
285: Canada: Beaver Wars
Canada: Beaver WarsJoin Tom and Dominic as they discuss the illustrious history of the beaver. This story intertwines these small bundles of fur with tribal wars, the monopoly of the Hudson's Bay Company, and Grey Owl - the original beaver…