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The Rest Is History

Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

Episodes

This podcast episode explores the trial and execution of King Charles I and its significance in English history. It discusses the scene of Charles I's trial, his appearance and conduct during the trial, the legal basis for the trial, alternative outcomes to the trial, the events leading up to the execution, the executi...

143. The Trial of Charles I Part 1

27 Jan 2022

55m

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This podcast episode explores the trial and execution of King Charles I of England. The hosts, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, discuss their initial thoughts on Charles I and his legacy. The guest speaker, Ted Vallance, provides a more in-depth analysis of Charles I's reign and execution. They delve into the complex...

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Episodes

158. Killer Fashion

The Rest Is Politics: Putin in person, Russian influence, and Blair vs Bono

157. Byzantium and the Ghosts of Rome

156. When did the Roman Empire fall?

155. Ukraine and Russia

ARCHIVE: The Vikings and the birth of Kyiv

ARCHIVE: Ukraine and the United Kingdom

154. The Most Disastrous Party in History

153. God and the American Empire

152. American Crusades

151. Valentine's Day

Real Dictators: Adolf Hitler's Day In Court

150. Smuggling

149. The Birth of Russia

148. The Vikings Go East

147. Disease, the New World and modern pandemics

146. Disease vs. the rise of civilisation

145. Babylon

144. The Trial of Charles I Part 2

143. The Trial of Charles I Part 1