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Tom analyses the historical importance of Solomon Northup's story, made famous by Steve McQueen's '12 Years A Slave'. Then, Dominic delves into the death of French philosopher and author Albert Camus. Tune in to also hear about the travails of Monsieur Sandbrook, the 21-year-old Provence-based English language assistant.*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@dcsandbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
742 episodes
136. 1922: The Birth of the Modern World Part 1
2022 marks 100 years since one of the most important years in modern history. In part 1 Tom and Dominic discuss all things 1922: Bolshevism, fascism, and the significance of The Waste Land and Ulysses. Producer: Dom JohnsonExec Producer: T…
135. Crossing the Rubicon: The die is cast
Now ready to take on Pompey and the Senate, Julius Caesar must take the final step and cross over into Italy with his legion.Join The Rest Is History Club for early access, ad-free episodes, bonus content and more at www.restishistorypod.c…
134. Crossing the Rubicon: The rise of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar crossed the banks of the Rubicon river with his legion on this day (maybe) over 2000 years ago. In the first of a two-parter, Tom explains how Caesar rose to become powerful enough to take the decision that would eventually l…
12 Days: Alfred the Great and Pepys' 'Fanatiques'
A key battle in the history of England and a forgotten uprising in 17th century London round off our 12 (13) Days of Christmas. Back with to our regular schedule next Monday 10th January.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic…
12 Days: Death of Edward the Confessor and the Dreyfus Affair
The catalyst for the upheaval of 1066 and one of the most controversial episodes in French history happened on this day in history.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, …
12 Days: Solomon Northup and Albert Camus
Tom analyses the historical importance of Solomon Northup's story, made famous by Steve McQueen's '12 Years A Slave'. Then, Dominic delves into the death of French philosopher and author Albert Camus. Tune in to also hear about the travail…
12 Days: Martin Luther and J.R.R. Tolkien
Luther's excommunication from the Catholic church and the birth of the author of Lord of the Rings happened on this day.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand…
12 Days: Reconquest of Spain and the Old Queen of Hawaii
The conquest of the kingdom of Grenada by Christian forces reclaimed southern Spain from the Moors, and the forgotten monarchs of Hawaii.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in Lo…
12 Days: Nero's succession and the fall of the Byzantine Empire
In a distinctly Roman start to 2022, Tom sets the scene for Rome's "Year of the four Emperors", while Dominic recounts a battle which was the beginning of the end for the Byzantine Empire.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Domini…
12 Days: Jean-Bédel Bokassa and the memory of pandemics
It's New Year's Eve - switch off the Hootenanny and tune in to hear Dominic recount extraordinary tales of coups, cousins and the rise of an emperor in the Central African Republic. Later on in the podcast, Tom questions whether the curren…