45. Top Ten Eunuchs

What is the historical truth behind the tales of King Arthur, Britain’s greatest myth? When did these stories begin, and with whom? And, is Arthur’s apocalyptic last battle based on an English historical reality from the 15th century? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into one ... Show More

Why did the Terror reach unprecedented levels of bloodshed in 1794? Who was running France by this point? And, how was Robespierre finally destroyed, and dragged to the guillotine by his former allies…? Join Dominic and Tom as they reach the terrifying, climactic conclusion to th ... Show More

Why did Robespierre hold a vast, eccentric festival in 1794 when The Reign of Terror was at its most frenzied? What does it reveal about his psychology and belief in the divine? And, did he really believe that the French Revolution could succeed in supplanting the Christian God? ... Show More

Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook stop by to continue the conversation with Dan that began on their own podcast The Rest is History. 1. "Rubicon" by Tom Holland 2. "Dominion" by Tom Holland 3. "Persian Fire" by Tom Holland 

On todays episode we take a special look at the men who lost something very precious to most, but gained power and influence in a way that few could dream. The history of Eunuchs is truly insane though there are some details i will spare you from.  Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More

<p>Historians Dominic Sandbrook & Tom Holland feel surprisingly aroused and chuffed, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s friends.</p><p><br /> </p><p>Hosts of <i>The Rest Is History</i> podcast Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland sit down with Conan to discuss laughing throug ... Show More

Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook's podcast The Rest is History takes inspiration from the political issues of the day to historical "what-ifs" and beyond. 

Tom Holland tells us about his new translation of Herodotus, the father of history. Plus Ben Wilson and Margaret MacMillan reveal their favourite history books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ ... Show More

In a special live edition of the pod from Chalke Valley History Festival, Al Murray and James Holland discuss the top five British blunders and successes of the war while being heckled by a bugler. A Goalhanger Films production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Tony Pastor ... Show More

Dan and History on Fire host Danielle Bolelli do a crosscast together about Nazis, political spectrums, U.S. Presidents they want back and some other stuff. Basically it's a typical phone call between these two guys that an audience gets to hear for once. Show Notes: Mein Kampf b ... Show More

<p>Sacha Coward joined me on the podcast to discuss queer history. We talked about Luisa Casati, Queen Anne, the Gay Liberation Front, and other stories of non-heteronormative relationships.</p><br><p>Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documenta ... Show More

<p>In the last 'normal' episode of the Salem Witch Files, we saw Challengers, Blair tells Carley about how Salem embraced its history, boys kissing, the ethics of dark tourism, the dirty boy versus the clean boy, and what dark places we'd like to visit.</p><br><p>Next week: ...</ ... Show More