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What are the complex origins of Russia’s most renowned composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? What inner conflicts and private contradictions lay behind his romantic music, and how did these struggles shape it? And, what dark secrets lie hidden beneath Tchaikovsky’s sweeping, lyrical melodies…? Join Tom and Dominic at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring the renowned Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Oliver Zeffman, as they play the music of Tchaikovsky live, accompanying their journey into the life of one of the most mercurial but brilliant figures in all of musical history: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. _______ Hive. Know your power. Visit https://hivehome.com to find out more. _______ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ _______ 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 For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Social Producer: Harry Baldwin Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

709 episodes

630. Tchaikovsky: LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall

630. Tchaikovsky: LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall

2025-12-29 | 4603 sec
What are the complex origins of Russia’s most renowned composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? What inner conflicts and private contradictions lay behind his romantic music, and how did these struggles shape it? And, what dark secrets lie hidd…
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629. WWI: The Christmas Truce

629. WWI: The Christmas Truce

2025-12-25 | 3357 sec
Did the Christmas Truce - which saw a number of unofficial ceasefires between the combatants of the First World War, during the Christmas of 1914 - really occur, or was it a myth? What is the real story behind this legendary event? And, di…
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628. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Unmasked (Part 5)

628. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Unmasked (Part 5)

2025-12-22 | 5588 sec
Who are the prime suspects for the identity of Jack the Ripper? Why did he suddenly halt his hellish killing spree, and never strike again? And, once and for all, who really was Jack the Ripper…? Join Dominic and Tom as they reveal, with s…
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627. Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)

627. Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)

2025-12-18 | 4043 sec
Why was Jack the Ripper’s final murder the most appalling of all? Who was the mysterious Mary-Jane Kelly, his unfortunate victim? And, what enduring impact would his crimes have upon the cultural climate of England, and the treatment of wo…
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626. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Strikes Again (Part 3)

626. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Strikes Again (Part 3)

2025-12-15 | 3384 sec
How did Jack the Ripper manage to strike twice in the same night without getting caught? Did he have an accomplice? And, what chilling clues did the police discover in the wake of the murder…? Join Dominic and Tom as they decode the next h…
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625. Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel (Part 2)

625. Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel (Part 2)

2025-12-11 | 3797 sec
Who was Jack the Ripper’s second victim, and why was their murder considered the true starting point of his terrifying killing spree? How did the police investigation unfold? And, when and how did the Ripper strike again…? Join Dominic and…
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The Beatles: The British Invasion, with Conan O’Brien (Part 2)

The Beatles: The British Invasion, with Conan O’Brien (Part 2)

2025-12-10 | 3127 sec
| This episode is available a week early for members of The Rest Is History Club | What happens when fame, drugs, and genius collide? How did the Beatles survive John Lennon’s “more popular than Jesus” interview and the death of Brian Epst…
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624. Jack The Ripper: History’s Darkest Mystery (Part 1)

624. Jack The Ripper: History’s Darkest Mystery (Part 1)

2025-12-08 | 3653 sec
Was Jack the Ripper the first serial killer of all time? Who was his first victim, and why was the murder so shocking? And, what did the Ripper phenomenon reveal about the anxieties of Victorian London? Join Tom and Dominic as they delve i…
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623. The Nazis at War: Churchill’s Finest Hour (Part 4)

623. The Nazis at War: Churchill’s Finest Hour (Part 4)

2025-12-04 | 4198 sec
With Adolf Hitler at the apex of his power during the Second World War, how did he move on Britain? How did Winston Churchill respond? And, would Britain’s airforce triumph over Hitler’s Luftwaffe in the legendary Battle of Britain? Join D…
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The Beatles: The Band that Changed the World, with Conan O’Brien (Part 1)

The Beatles: The Band that Changed the World, with Conan O’Brien (Part 1)

2025-12-03 | 2865 sec
How did four Liverpool teenagers become the most influential band on earth? What made their music and charisma irresistible to a generation? And, how did their ambition and timing spark a cultural revolution that still resonates today? In …
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