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In October Intelligence Squared partnered with History Hit to ask, who was the greatest English monarch? Each of the kings and queens competing for the title left a distinctive stamp on thei ... Show More
May 2024
Bonus Episode 60 - Henry VIII: The Man, The Myth, The Monarch
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie and guest Ben as they unravel the enigmatic persona of Henry VIII, exploring the scandals, religious upheavals, and enduring legacy of England's most infamous monarch. Useful Links ... Show More
24m 28s
Nov 2021
124. World Cup of Kings and Queens part 2
Elizabeth II. Henry V. William the Conqueror. All pretenders, according to our twitter poll to find England’s greatest monarch, which has been running over the last week. Dominic and Tom discuss those who fell at the final hurdle, as well as finding room for a rather queasy anecd ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 2021
119. World Cup of Kings & Queens preview
Who's England's greatest monarch? Voting starts on Saturday 13th November, go to @TheRestHistory on Twitter to get involved.
*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:
Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!
Buy your ticket ... Show More
42m 17s
May 2024
Bonus Episode 61 - Henry VIII: The Man, The Myth, The Monarch - Part 2
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie and Ben as they delve into the lives of Henry VIII's third, fourth, fifth, and sixth wives, from Jane Seymour's tragic death after giving birth to his only male heir to Katherine P ... Show More
28m 41s
Jul 2025
Is James I an Underrated King?
<p>We dive into the reign of the first Stuart monarch of England, his political savvy, and the controversies that shaped his rule. From the Gunpowder Plot to the King James Bible, we ask whether history has judged him too harshly - or not harshly enough.</p><br><p>Historian, auth ... Show More
36m 12s
Nov 2022
Kings and Queens: Villains, Heroes and Rulers
<p>Dan teams up with his parents and esteemed journalists Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan to explore the lives, loves, triumphs and disasters of a monarchy that is the envy of the world. They offer a unique insight into those born to rule, whether villains or heroes – from cruel Kin ... Show More
31m 21s
Sep 2022
6. Queen Elizabeth II & Empire
Anita and Willie are joined by David Olusoga for a special episode of Empire, where they discuss the Queen, the Commonwealth, the future of the monarchy and the long shadow of Empire.
LRB Empire offer: lrb.me/empire
Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com
Instagram: @EmpirePodUK
Twitter: ... Show More
38m 33s