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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 do...

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689. A Murderous Affair: The Habsburgs’ Great Scandal (Part 1)

73 min

What was Vienna like in the 1880s? Why was Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria seen as the outcast of the...

688. The Odyssey: Return of the King (Part 2)

66 min

How did the second half of Odysseus’ long journey home to Ithaca play out?  What does the epic’...

687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1)

72 min

How does The Odyssey, one of the greatest stories of all time, unfold? What historical events may it...

686. Jefferson: The Betrayal of Liberty (Part 4)

82 min

What part did Thomas Jefferson play in writing the American Declaration of Independence? Where did h...

685. Hamilton: Duel to the Death (Part 3)

76 min

How did Alexander Hamilton go from impoverished orphan to one of the most important figures in the c...

684. Franklin: Revenge of the American Genius (Part 2)

74 min

Was Benjamin Franklin really an American? What was his childhood like? How was he finally converted...

683. Washington: Hero of the Revolution (Part 1)

77 min

Where did George Washington come from, and what was he like? How did he come to take on such a pivot...

682. South Africa: Mandela and the Death of Apartheid (Part 6)

71 min

How did the rugby World Cup final of 1995 inspire South Africa’s totemic national anthem? Why does t...

681. Brazil: The Emperor’s Anthem (Part 5)

70 min

What does the Brazilian national anthem reveal about its history of slavery and revolt? Why did the...

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676. The First World War: Churchill’s Calamity (Part 6)

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the historical context and implications of the Gallipoli campaign...

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