226. The Lord of the Rings

226. The Lord of the Rings

Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-selling books ever written, with over 150 million copies sold. Join Tom and Dominic in the second of two episodes on the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien, where they discuss the themes of encroaching industrialisation, the air defences of Mordor, and whether the Scouring of the Shire was an allegory for post-war Attlee Britain... Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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658. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shadow of the Sword (Part 1)

658. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shadow of the Sword (Part 1)

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,...

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657. The Ku Klux Klan: American Fascists (Part 4)

657. The Ku Klux Klan: American Fascists (Part 4)

After resurrecting in 1915, how did the Ku Klux Klan make its move on the next major American election? What was the role of women in the Klan? And, would this violent organisation finally meet its re...

1 Huhti 1h 11min

Revolutions: Iran, the Prague Spring, and Ceaușescu’s Fall | History in Photos

Revolutions: Iran, the Prague Spring, and Ceaușescu’s Fall | History in Photos

**Unlock the full episode and the complete History in Photos mini series by joining The Rest Is History Club at therestishistory.com⁠** In what ways did Abbas’ identity grant him unique access to ...

31 Maalis 14min

656. The Ku Klux Klan: Birth of a Nation (Part 3)

656. The Ku Klux Klan: Birth of a Nation (Part 3)

How did the second incarnation of the clan, born in Georgia in 1915, grow into a seemingly indomitable nation-wide fraternal organisation, numbering millions? Who were its new targets? And, with the K...

29 Maalis 1h 15min

655. The Ku Klux Klan: Terror in the South (Part 2)

655. The Ku Klux Klan: Terror in the South (Part 2)

How and why did the terrible violence of the Ku Klux Klan escalate? What was the political context in America for their rising popularity? And, how was this first iteration of the Klan finally brought...

26 Maalis 1h 10min

654. The Ku Klux Klan: The Rise of Evil (Part 1)

654. The Ku Klux Klan: The Rise of Evil (Part 1)

How did the three iterations of the Ku Klux Klan come into being in 1866, 1915, and the late 1940s? What was the impact of the American Civil War and the Abolition of slavery in 1863 on the rise of th...

23 Maalis 1h 9min

653. London’s Golden Age: The Shadow of the Madhouse (Part 4)

653. London’s Golden Age: The Shadow of the Madhouse (Part 4)

Who did Samuel Johnson fall in love with towards the end of his life, and why did it break his heart? How did it enrage his old friend James Boswell? And, why did he fear imprisonment in an asylum…? ...

19 Maalis 1h 7min

652. London’s Golden Age: The Ghosts of Culloden (Part 3)

652. London’s Golden Age: The Ghosts of Culloden (Part 3)

What adventures occurred during Samuel Johnson and James Boswell’s journey into the heart of Scotland? How was their trip a gateway to the history of Scotland’s union with England in 1707? And, was Dr...

16 Maalis 1h 4min

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