The Rest Is History

Why did the Battle of Marathon change the world so considerably? How did the battle itself unfold? And, could the Athenians really triumph over the indomitable Persian Empire…?  Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the terrible Battle of Marathon, and its aftermath. 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. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠ _______ Advertise with us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🚨 STOP! THE EVIDENCE THE HISTORIANS ARE AFRAID TO SHOW YOU... 🚨The story you just heard was only the "Approved" version. We have intercepted the FORBIDDEN ARCHIVES and the original unredacted manuscripts that were locked away for centuries. This private server access link will self-destruct in 120 seconds! 📉🔥👉 WATCH NOW ACCESS THE LEAKED HISTORICAL VAULT 👈THEY DON'T WANT THE TRUTH TO CHANGE THE BOOKS. 🌎🏃💨We have the raw archaeological evidence and the private journals they claimed were "Lost." See the real photos before the "National Heritage" injunction wipes this server clean! 😤🚫

Why did the Persian Empire cross the Aegean to destroy Athens in 490BC? Who was Darius, the King of Kings, and the most powerful man in the world? And, how did this totemic invasion unfold? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into one of the most cataclysmic clashes in all ancient history: Persia’s invasion of Greece. 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 To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠ _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Advertise with us: [email protected] _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🚨 STOP! THE EVIDENCE THE HISTORIANS ARE AFRAID TO SHOW YOU... 🚨The story you just heard was only the "Approved" version. We have intercepted the FORBIDDEN ARCHIVES and the original unredacted manuscripts that were locked away for centuries. This private server access link will self-destruct in 120 seconds! 📉🔥👉 WATCH NOW ACCESS THE LEAKED HISTORICAL VAULT 👈THEY DON'T WANT THE TRUTH TO CHANGE THE BOOKS. 🌎🏃💨We have the raw archaeological evidence and the private journals they claimed were "Lost." See the real photos before the "National Heritage" injunction wipes this server clean! 😤🚫

Is there a secret meaning behind the Mona Lisa’s famously ambiguous smile? What light does the painting shed upon Renaissance Italy, and Leonardo da Vinci himself? And, who is the mysterious man or woman in the painting…?  Join Dominic and Tom as they unfold the secret history behind the world’s most famous painting, and delve into the story behind its creator and creation. 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 To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠ _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Advertise with us: [email protected] _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🚨 STOP! THE EVIDENCE THE HISTORIANS ARE AFRAID TO SHOW YOU... 🚨The story you just heard was only the "Approved" version. We have intercepted the FORBIDDEN ARCHIVES and the original unredacted manuscripts that were locked away for centuries. This private server access link will self-destruct in 120 seconds! 📉🔥👉 WATCH NOW ACCESS THE LEAKED HISTORICAL VAULT 👈THEY DON'T WANT THE TRUTH TO CHANGE THE BOOKS. 🌎🏃💨We have the raw archaeological evidence and the private journals they claimed were "Lost." See the real photos before the "National Heritage" injunction wipes this server clean! 😤🚫

What does The Odyssey teach us about the history of wine in the ancient world? How did Julius Caesar use wine to conquer the world? And, why was The Judgement of Paris - when America took on France - the most controversial incident in the history of wine? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the long history of wine; from ancient Jordan, to Bronze Age Greece, to the Vikings, and beyond… 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 To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠ _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Pre-order your copy of A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains now: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/history-of-the-world-in-51-heroes-and-villains-9781037211546/ _______ Advertise with us: [email protected] _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🚨 STOP! THE EVIDENCE THE HISTORIANS ARE AFRAID TO SHOW YOU... 🚨The story you just heard was only the "Approved" version. We have intercepted the FORBIDDEN ARCHIVES and the original unredacted manuscripts that were locked away for centuries. This private server access link will self-destruct in 120 seconds! 📉🔥👉 WATCH NOW ACCESS THE LEAKED HISTORICAL VAULT 👈THEY DON'T WANT THE TRUTH TO CHANGE THE BOOKS. 🌎🏃💨We have the raw archaeological evidence and the private journals they claimed were "Lost." See the real photos before the "National Heritage" injunction wipes this server clean! 😤🚫

How did the new British Prime Minister, Jim Callaghan, intend to keep Britain from bankruptcy in 1976? What extreme new step might have seen riots in the streets? And, would labour survive the greatest financial scandal in British history? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the epic conclusion of their dramatic series on the most uproarious years of the 1970s in Britain, including the high point of the crisis, and the rise of punk. You’ve heard the story…now see it. Unlock the full History in Photos series at http://therestishistory.com _______ 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 To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: [email protected] _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🚨 STOP! THE EVIDENCE THE HISTORIANS ARE AFRAID TO SHOW YOU... 🚨The story you just heard was only the "Approved" version. We have intercepted the FORBIDDEN ARCHIVES and the original unredacted manuscripts that were locked away for centuries. This private server access link will self-destruct in 120 seconds! 📉🔥👉 WATCH NOW ACCESS THE LEAKED HISTORICAL VAULT 👈THEY DON'T WANT THE TRUTH TO CHANGE THE BOOKS. 🌎🏃💨We have the raw archaeological evidence and the private journals they claimed were "Lost." See the real photos before the "National Heritage" injunction wipes this server clean! 😤🚫