History's greatest clubs (preview)

History's greatest clubs (preview)

A chance to peek behind the curtain into the new weekly bonus episode for subscribers to the Rest Is History Club. As well as the extra episode, subscribers get a monthly live-streamed show (the first is on Wednesday 15th December, talking about the 1960's), access to an exclusive chatroom community and ad-free listening. To subscribe, go to restishistorypod.com To celebrate the formation of the Rest Is History Club, Tom and Dominic discuss the great organisations that have set the template for places where like-minded individuals could meet, share ideas and enjoy each other's company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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277: Japan: Samurai and Shoguns

277: Japan: Samurai and Shoguns

In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the history of Japan through six characters, with leading cultural historian of Japan, Chris Harding, as they cover feuding lords and buddhist monks, both w...

9 Joulu 20221h 2min

276: Netherlands: The Maid of Holland

276: Netherlands: The Maid of Holland

Join Tom and Dominic as, for the first time ever, they dip their toes into the Dutch republic. They discuss the Maid of Holland, who as both a warrior and a house maker, was emblematic of the golden a...

8 Joulu 202229min

275: Argentina: The Welsh Colony

275: Argentina: The Welsh Colony

Why are there Welsh speakers born in Argentina? Join Tom and Dominic to understand the fascinating and unlikely story of a Welsh colony in the Southern Hemisphere - and whether they remain there today...

7 Joulu 202240min

274: Switzerland: Calvin's Cancel Culture

274: Switzerland: Calvin's Cancel Culture

Today, Tom and Dominic are in 16th century Calvinist Geneva, where Michael Servetus is being condemned for heresy. Execution, imprisonment, treachery and public burnings all feature in this story whic...

6 Joulu 202238min

273: Portugal: The Carnation Revolution

273: Portugal: The Carnation Revolution

In today's World Cup episode, Tom and Dominic return to the history of Portugal to discuss military coups, defence of dictatorship, Castro in Cuba, and the creation of a post-Salazar state. Join The ...

5 Joulu 202249min

272: Senegal: The Door of No Return

272: Senegal: The Door of No Return

In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the Senegalese island of Gorée, and its complex relationship with the transatlantic slave trade. They look at both the history and mythology of the "House o...

4 Joulu 202238min

271: Belgium: History's Greatest Artist

271: Belgium: History's Greatest Artist

Who is the greatest artist of all time? Join Tom and Dominic as Belgian historian Bart van Loo puts forward the case for the hyper-realistic and highly influential art of early Northern Renaissance pa...

3 Joulu 202243min

270: Poland: Copernicus, the Dragon and the Salt Mine

270: Poland: Copernicus, the Dragon and the Salt Mine

Join Tom and Dominic as they explore the seven wonders of Poland. Hear all about Krakus the dragon-slayer, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, "Kaiser soup", the influence of Oriental fashion, and much more... ...

2 Joulu 202252min

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