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Marilyn Monroe
Episode 237
Actress, singer, model and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe has long been associated with old school Hollywood glamour and American pop culture. But why is …
3 years, 11 months ago
China and World War II (Part 2)
Episode 236
Tom and Dominic welcome back special guest Rana Mitter to discuss China's position during World War Two.
This episode covers the Rape of Nanjing by Ja…
3 years, 11 months ago
China and World War II (Part 1)
Episode 235
Friend of the show Rana Mitter joins Tom and Dominic this week to discuss the role of China in the Second World War.
In the first of two episodes, Ran…
3 years, 11 months ago
Germans Behaving Badly
Episode 234
Why is modern society so self-obsessed?
The answer may be found in a group of late 18th century German rebels, including the writer Goethe and playwri…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Loch Ness Monster
Episode 233
Does the Loch Ness Monster exist? When was the first mention of it recorded in history? And who are the people who have claimed to have seen it?
Join …
3 years, 11 months ago
Queen Elizabeth II (Part 2)
Episode 232
In February 1952, on the death of her father King George VI, the 25-year-old Elizabeth became Queen. During her long reign she was served by 15 Prime…
3 years, 11 months ago
Queen Elizabeth II (Part 1)
Episode 231
The death of the Queen at the age of 96 brings to an end seven decades of her reign over Britain and the Commonwealth. In the first of a two-part ser…
3 years, 11 months ago
Portugal: Football, Fado, and Fascism? (Part 4)
Episode 230
In the final chapter of this series on the history of Portugal, Tom and Dominic explore Portugal in the 20th century, the two World Wars, the Miracle…
3 years, 11 months ago
Portugal: Gold, Earthquakes, and Brazil (Part 3)
Episode 229
Earthquakes, gold rush, and Brazil.
Join Tom and Dominic for the third episode in this history of Portugal series.
*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*…
3 years, 11 months ago
Portugal: The Golden Age of Discovery (Part 2)
Episode 228
In the second episode of this Portugal mini-series, Tom and Dominic discuss the Portuguese setting sail for far flung reaches of the world, their rel…
3 years, 11 months ago