Ecstasy, emails and economic stability. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss the 1990s, a decade which brought us Oasis, Tony Blair, Monica Lewinsky and Mr Blobby.
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722. The Charge of the Light Brigade: The Tsar’s Terrible Siege (Part 2)
Who was Baron Raglan, the commander of Britain’s forces sent to fight in the Crimea? Why did Lords Cardigan and Lucan, key players in the cavalry, loathe each other, and what did this mean for their troops? And, what happened when the Russians marched on the Turkish base of Silis ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 5
720. Revolution in the Soviet Empire: Revenge of the Red Army (Part 2)
Three days into the Hungarian Uprising against the Soviet Union, had the revolution escalated nationwide? How did the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev respond? And, with the threat of a Red Army invasion, would Hungary abandon the Soviet Pact? Join Dominic and Tom as they reach th ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2025
The Ridiculous History of the 90s and Low Culture, with Ross Benes
The 1990s were a time of chaos, aspiration, and, above all, ridiculous things. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max welcome returning guest Ross Benes, the author of 1999, for an in-depth exploration of talk shows, crime, transformative media and pop culture forensics. (Ben here ... Show More
43m 54s
Aug 2021
Nateland | Ep #61 - The 1990's
What's your favorite memory of the 1990s? As we continue our look at the decades, Breakfast recalls his glory days of visiting Planet Hollywood and attending Nashville Kats arena football games, Aaron learns about Monica Seles being stabbed on the tennis court, and Nate tries uns ... Show More
1h 57m
Jul 2024
#492 | Cool Britannia | 1990s Britain
In this episode, we'll travel back to the 1990s and uncover the story of "Cool Britannia," a time when Britain experienced a cultural renaissance. From Oasis to Tony Blair, The Spice Girls to Damien Hirst, we'll learn how politics, music, fashion, and art intertwined to create on ... Show More
17m 42s