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199. Stonehenge
On today's pod Tom and Dominic are joined by Stonehenge expert Mike Pitts to discuss all the big questions that surround Stonehenge:Who built it? How did they build it? What was it built for?Join -
198. Cleopatra's Downfall
Join Tom and Dominic for the fourth and final instalment in their Cleopatra mini-series, as they discuss Octavian's propaganda, the war he waged against Antony and Cleopatra, and their ultimate demise. Join -
ARCHIVE: Watergate (Part 2)
Watergate 50th Anniversary re-release (Part 2):Last October we recorded a two part special on the remarkable political story which became known as Watergate.Today marks 50 years since the break-in at the Democratic headquarte… -
ARCHIVE: Watergate (Part 1)
Watergate 50th Anniversary re-release:Last October we recorded a two part special on the remarkable political story which became known as Watergate.Today marks 50 years since the break-in at the Democratic headquarters in the… -
197. Antony & Cleopatra
After centuries of Cleopatra and Mark Antony’s relationship being told and fictionalised by Plutarch and Shakespeare alike, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook uncover what history tells us about this power couple. They reveal how the rise of O… -
196. Julius Caesar & Cleopatra
Join Tom and Dominic for the second episode of this four part mini-series on Cleopatra, where they discuss her relationship with Julius Caesar and the role this relationship played in the politics of Rome. The release sch… -
195. Young Cleopatra
Welcome to The Rest Is History Cleopatra series!The release schedule of the four episodes is as follows:Young Cleopatra (Monday 13th June)Julius Caesar & Cleopatra (Tuesday 14th June)Antony & Cleopatra (Thur… -
194. The First Fascist
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss the 'first' fascist, Gabriele D'Annunzio, with historian Lucy Hughes-Hallett.D'Annunzio was a key figure in Italian literature before becoming a political figure later in his life.&nbs… -
193. How Prime Ministers Fall
As British PM Boris Johnson survives a no confidence vote, Tom and Dominic record a special episode on the history of bringing down Prime Ministers. Prominent victims include Asquith, Chamberlain, Thatcher and Blair.Join -
192. Robin Hood
Join Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook as they uncover the origins of Robin Hood. What was the earliest mention of Robin Hood in text? How has Robin Hood evolved through time to become the legend that he is…
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