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In 1683, Vienna stood on the brink of disaster. A vast Ottoman army surrounded the city, threatening to overwhelm its exhausted defenders. As supplies dwindled and the walls began to crumble, a desperate appeal for help brought together an extraordinary European coalition. Two fo ... Show More

For decades, Ottoman expansion had transformed the Mediterranean. Venice was threatened, Cyprus was under attack, and old European rivals faced a difficult choice: cooperate or confront the Ottomans alone. Into this crisis stepped two very different commanders, one an ambitious y ... Show More

1566 - 1737 - The Ottoman Empire stands at the height of its power, yet a new reign brings fresh ambitions, dangerous rivalries and growing challenges. As the Mediterranean becomes the centre of an epic struggle, the balance of power begins to shift. Join me as we explore the per ... Show More

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The latest instalment of our monthly series sees Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter explore the long history behind the Post Office Scandal, the historical precedents behind recent developments in US politics and more Our new monthly series explores the history hitting the headlines – ... Show More

An important update on the future of the podcast. 

In a pivotal year for the United States, democracy, and global affairs, Britain's biggest podcast, The Rest Is Politics, launches stateside with Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci. The Rest Is Politics: US uncovers the secrets from inside the Biden and Trump inner circles, as wel ... Show More

The history of England and Denmark. Tonight’s Euro 2020 semi-final is just the latest chapter in a long shared history between England and Denmark. The Rest Is History Podcast team take Adam back in time to explain the biggest moments these two nations have shared (and what these ... Show More

Michael Wood discusses the BBC’s Domesday Project, David Reynolds reflects on Operation Barbarossa, Angus Konstam considers the fate of Captain Kidd and the new CEO of the Nation Archives comments on the organisation’s future plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ... Show More

<p>In times like these, we could all use a little historical perspective. In this new podcast from Radiotopia, Jody Avirgan, political historian Nicole Hemmer, and special guests rescue moments from U.S. history to map our journey through a tumultuous year.</p> <p>On this episode ... Show More

Listen to our new podcast series delving into one of the most fascinating and mysterious events in American history. Find the first four episodes in your podcast feed from 31 October.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More

Join us for the pilot episode of this podcast where we go over general information about topics this podcast will cover as we go through the weeks!