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๐จNEW SERIES๐จ
Rome's Greatest Enemy: Carthage at the Gates
Tom and Dominic discuss:
๐ก๏ธCould Carthage have won the war?
๐คWhy didn't Rome give in?
โ๏ธDid the ancient world have 'death rays' that could set ships on fire?
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21.01.2026 09:22 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Introducing The Rest Is History Festival!
4th-5th July 2026, Hampton Court Palace.
Exclusively available to members of The Rest Is History Club.
Dominic is not a fan of Joan of Arc's strategic mind
13.01.2026 10:36 โ ๐ 32 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 0
Join Tom and Dominic as they explore how Joan of Arc set the French on the course to victory in the Hundred Years War... until the English captured her.
๐บ: youtu.be/NrRT-t4or9E
๐จNEW ANIMATED EPISODE๐จ
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟJoan of Arc Won the Warโฆ Then the English Captured Her๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic explore:
โ๏ธ How the French turned on Joan of Arc
๐งโโ๏ธWhy the English genuinely thought she was a witch
๐ง How England's aura of invincibility post-Agincourt was shattered
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09.01.2026 14:57 โ ๐ 22 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 0
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๐จNEW ANIMATED EPISODE๐จ
๐ซ๐ทJOAN OF ARC: SAVIOUR OF FRANCE๐ซ๐ท
In todayโs episode, Tom and Dominic discuss:
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ What if England had taken over France?
๐งโโ๏ธ Was Joan of Arc a witch?
๐โโ๏ธ Is it possible to swim in medieval armour?
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๐บ: youtu.be/oix4V0Jv3Cc
๐จNEW EPISODE๐จ
๐ฅWalt Disney: The Great American Storyteller๐ฌ
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic uncover:
๐คWhat Mickey Mouse was almost called
โ๏ธWhy did Hollywood conquer the world so quickly and comprehensively?
๐บ๐ธWhy did everyone in 19th and early 20th century America seem to have an amusing name
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And, premiering at 7pm UK time/2pm ET, the animated version will be available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mydh...
๐จNEW EPISODE๐จ
โต๏ธNelson: Glory at Trafalgarโต๏ธ
In the epic conclusion to our series on the life of Lord Nelson, Tom and Dominic discover:
๐Did the kiss really happen?
๐ซ๐ทDid France ever stand a chance?
๐คWhy Nelson was disappointed with the scale of the victory
Catch Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend today to hear some familiar voices!
20.10.2025 15:51 โ ๐ 78 ๐ 6 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 4
Watch the full animated episode here: youtu.be/9f_Rb087RL0
20.10.2025 15:46 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
๐จNEW EPISODE๐จ
๐ซTHE BATTLE OF COPENHAGEN๐ซ
After taking the daring gambit to attack the Danish fleet in their own harbour, Nelson engaged in his riskiest and, in many ways, most closely-fought battle. But, when his superior suffered from a loss of nerve and ordered a retreat, what did Nelson do?
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๐บ: youtu.be/CSSugxC6sx0
๐จNEW EPISODE๐จ
Nelson: The Gathering Storm
After several years abroad, Nelson returns home to Britain for the first time since his victory in the Battle of the Nile. However, the scandalous affair with Lady Hamilton has tainted his reputation, and he receives suspicion as well as plaudits.
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15.10.2025 13:15 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐จNEW BONUS EPISODE๐จ
Shakespeare, Roman Slavery, and the Tudors
In this weekโs members' bonus, Tom and Dominic discuss:
๐ Which of the famous literary circles from history would Tom and Dominic like to have joined?
โ๏ธ What was Shakespeare like as a man?
๐ช Were the Tudors actually good monarchs?
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๐บ: youtu.be/zLdR9kRRifE
๐จNEW SERIES๐จ
๐NELSON: SLAUGHTER IN NAPLES๐
๐ซFresh from triumph in the Battle of the Nile, Admiral Nelson sets sail for Naples. There he will capture Malta, help launch an aborted invasion of Rome, and wrangle with domestic strife (in every sense of the term).
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10.10.2025 11:40 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐ฃThe first episode on the Trojan War is OUT NOW, available exclusively for members of The Rest Is History Club.
Tom and Mary discuss:
๐งโ๐ฆฏWas Homer a real person?
โ๏ธDid the Trojan War actually happen?
๐๏ธWhy the story of the war was central to how the Greeks saw themselves
Join Tom and Dominic as they explore the origins of one of the great love stories from all of history.
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๐บ: youtu.be/Tk_eoZDYERY
๐จNEW EPISODE๐จ
๐Nelson's Lover: The Scandalous Lady Hamilton๐
Who was Lady Emma Hamilton, Nelson's strikingly beautiful, and famously fashionable, mistress? Why was she the most famous non-royal woman in all of Europe?
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08.10.2025 16:10 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐จNEW SERIES๐จ
๐๏ธFrom FRIDAY, Tom is joined by Mary Beard for a 4 episode odyssey through ancient history.
๐ดOct 10th: THE TROJAN WAR๐ด
โ๏ธOct 17th: ALEXANDER THE GREATโ๏ธ
๐Oct 24th: JULIUS CAESAR๐
โ๏ธOct 31st: GLADIATORSโ๏ธ
The whole series will be available only to members of The Rest Is History Club.
Who was this professor of Greek and Wagner connoisseur? Was he the father of Brexit? Of Thatcherism? Of Reform?
Join Tom and Dominic as they explore the life and legacy of Britainโs most enduringly controversial politician.
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๐บ: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OstD...
