In today's episode, Tom and Dominic explore the origins of the motion-picture camera, a device invented by "gentle giant" Louis Le Prince, who's œuvre spanned from working with pots and pans to photographing Queen Victoria or Gladstone. This history features mysterious disappearances, a jealous American competitor, Lancashire accents, and much more... Join&nbsp;<a href="https://restishistorypod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Rest Is History Club</a>&nbsp;(www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/theresthistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheRestHistory</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/holland_tom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@holland_tom</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/dcsandbrook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dcsandbrook</a>

278. France: The Mystery of Le Prince

It's 1718, an English Quaker lands in Barbados. He is soon horrified to discover the treatment of people working the plantations there. Treatment the Marquis de Sade saw as the only cruelty that could rival that of the ancients. Listen to discover how Benjamin Lay became the first abolitionist, performing many stunts to shock and convince his fellow Quakers and humans that slavery was abhorrent and wrong. This episode contains graphic details of the torture of enslaved people, including mentions of suicide. This content is not intended for younger audiences, and listener discretion is advised. *The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/ Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

316. The First Abolitionist

From claims that the alphabet was originated by Atlantians, Francis Bacon using the story as a model of utopia, to the Nazis co-opting Atlantis as the birthplace of the Aryan race, everyone seems to have wanted a slice of the Atlantian&nbsp;pie. Join Tom and Dominic as they explore the academics and the amateurs who lay claim to discovering the real Atlantis.&nbsp; *The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/ Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

315. Atlantis: Legacy of the Lost Empire

Majestic palaces, untold riches, and indeterminable power... the story of Atlantis is a tale as old as time. But is there really any truth behind the ancient tome, or was Plato simply trying his hand at political satire? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the origins of the legend of Atlantis. *The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*: Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here: <a href="https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/</a> Twitter:&nbsp; @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

314. Atlantis: The Legend

Have humans always been haunted by fears of a climate apocalypse? Or is that a modern phenomenon? Is there a continuity from the Curse of Akkad to the Industrial Revolution? Listen as Tom and Dominic are joined by Peter Frankopan to discuss the history of the climate. *The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*: Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here: <a href="https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/</a> Twitter:&nbsp; @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

313. Climate Apocalypse 

Warmonger or nuclear disarmer? Ronald Reagan’s presidency survived an assassination attempt, the AIDS epidemic and the Iranian hostage crisis. He powered through the 1980s, creating his own truth and narrative, in a series of events that read like a Hollywood screenplay.&nbsp; Tom and Dominic take a look at the impact of Reagan's presidency, the enduring effects of his politics, and why none of the scandals that scarred his time in office led to his downfall. They reflect on Reagan's legacy, and whether he can truly take credit for ending the Cold War, as the curtain falls on his blockbuster presidency. *The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*: Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here: https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/ Twitter:&nbsp; @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

312. Reagan, Iran-Contra and the Cold War

His Hollywood career drying up, Ronald Reagan works both for the Screen Actors Guild and General Electric in the 1950s. Building connections with the Californian elite, and having gained national attention with a speech for the Republican presidential candidate in 1964, he becomes Governor of California in 1966. A pragmatic, anti-hippie, centre-right governor, he goes on to win the Republican presidential nomination at his second attempt, and the American presidency at his first. *The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*: Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here: https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/ Twitter:&nbsp; @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

311. Reagan: The Road to the White House

Ronald "Dutch" Reagan was born in 1911 to a humble family of Illinois, his father an FDR-loving democrat, his mother a notable member of the local Christian community. A high school football star, "Dutch" would grow up to become one of America's favourite sports broadcasters, a Hollywood actor and a union leader, before finally entering American political life in 1964. The first episode of our three-part series on Ronald Reagan sees Tom and Dominic look at his childhood, his early career, his romantic life pre-Nancy, and the beginning of his journey towards Republican politics. *The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/ Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

310. Ronald Reagan and the American Dream 

Christopher Columbus caused debate in his own time, and remains a controversial figure today: some argue he initiated both the Atlantic slave trade and the genocide of the Native Americans, others laud him as one of the great men of History. Join Tom and Dominic as they explore these issues, their roots, and the truth behind the man Columbus really was... *The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/ Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

309. Columbus: Villain or Hero?

Columbus returns to the remnants of his first voyage to the "Indies", having convinced Isabella and Ferdinand to fund a larger second trip. Desperate to make his mission financially fruitful, his search for wealth and capital unleashes horror on the land that he has “discovered”. Columbus makes enemies, causes destruction and starts to lose his grip on reality, whilst he attempts to cling to his newly-found power and status. *The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, and Salford! Buy your tickets here:https://robomagiclive.com/the-rest-is-history/ Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

308. Columbus: Death in the Caribbean

Historians&nbsp;Tom Holland&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dominic Sandbrook&nbsp;are interrogating the past, and attempting to de-tangle the present. They question the nature of Greatness, why the West no longer has civil wars and whether Richard Nixon was more like Caligula or Claudius.&nbsp;&nbsp; They're distilling the entirety&nbsp;of human history, or, as much as they can fit into about&nbsp;fifty minutes. Join <a href="www.restishistorypod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Rest Is History Club</a> (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Here are some of our favourite episodes to get you started: WATERGATE/NIXON <a href="https://t.co/ZKMxsY6X8m" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">apple.co/3JrVl5h</a> ALEXANDER THE GREAT <a href="https://t.co/a5EddcghTP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">apple.co/3Q4FaNk</a> HARDCORE HISTORY'S DAN CARLIN <a href="https://t.co/C8uIY8WU6F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">apple.co/3vqkGa3</a> PUTIN &amp; RUSSIA <a href="https://t.co/3czBERtFde" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">apple.co/3zMtLfX</a>

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