
Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 10... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1006 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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What triggered the Hungarian Revolution in 1956? Was Stalinism still the major political force in Hungary, even after the paranoid dictator’s death? And, how did the revolution almost bring down the Soviet Empire during the peak of the Cold War?
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What role did France, Russia, America and Israel play in the Suez Crisis of 1956? Did the Egyptian leader, President Gamal Abdel Nasser, respond to the foreign invasion with military force? And, how did the debacle unfold?
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Why did the Suez Crisis break out in 1956? Who were Anthony Eden, the British Prime Minister at the heart of the scandal, and Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptian President? And, would the crisis be the death knell to the British Empire?
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Did King Arthur really exist or is he just a legend that has developed over the centuries? Could he have been a Roman general who fought against the Saxons? Or is he a Celtic warlord? What is the truth?
Join Tom and Dominic as they solve one of the ... more
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Freaking hilarious 5 stars
Please do mix up a few one-offs or shorter subjects like used to happen. Five episodes or so on one topic - again and again, it’s a drag for me, when all that is available
The series are too long - if someone isn’t interested in the subject it means there is nothing new to listen to for weeks, which doesn’t entice people to spend money on staying/becoming members in these cash strapped times, especially as the fees have gone up.
Did you ever do a show on the Russian Revolution? Couldn’t find anything on the Apple podcast app. Enjoying your podcasts!
Though I could say this about any number of series by the hosts of TRIH, The French Revolution series is just some of the best history podcasting I’ve encountered - careful weighing up of choices made by the main players, thoughtful and sympathetic weighing up of even unsympathetic people’s motivations, patiently working through fiercely complex political situations. Tremendous stuff.
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A history-focused show led by two seasoned hosts that blends rigorous analysis with lively banter to explore major historical moments and figures. Episodes skew toward deep dives into political intrigue, wars, diplomacy, and cultural shifts, often weaving narrative storytelling with sharp commentary and humor. A standout feature is the hosts' ability to connect long-ago events to contemporary themes, while maintaining a readable, adventurous pace that appeals to curious, educated listeners who enjoy nuanced perspectives and storytelling alongside historical facts.
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