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

“In every generation the Irish people have asserted their right to national freedom and sovereignty; six times during the past three hundred years they have asserted it in arms.”&nbsp;The proclamation of the Irish Republic, delivered by Patrick Pearse in Dublin, marked the beginning of the Easter Rising in 1916.Looking at the Anglo-Irish relationship leading up to the Easter Rising, Tom and Dominic are joined by historian Paul Rouse, to explore the deep history between Britain and Ireland, from the Norman conquest to the rebellion of 1798. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on an U.S. tour in 2023, performing in Washington D.C. and New York!&nbsp; Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

336. Ireland: Celts, Conquest and Cromwell

A grubby, secretive cabal of devil worshippers that run the world, or a fraternity of like-minded&nbsp;individuals who enjoy eccentric rituals? Freemasonry, originating in the Middle Ages, played a significant role in the formation of the new American nation under George Washington, held the British empire together, and later served as a tool for authoritarianism and revolutionary conspiracy.&nbsp;Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by historian John Dickie on a journey to uncover the true history of the Freemasons, a society which has counted among its ranks Mozart, Benjamin Franklin, the Duke of Wellington, Shaquille O'Neale, and many more… *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on a U.S. tour in 2023, performing in Washington D.C. and New York!&nbsp; Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

335. The Freemasons: History's Greatest Conspiracy Theory

What did "demos" really mean to the Athenians? Why were women such a crucial part of Athenian democracy? And who was the Tom Wamsgams of Athens? Join Tom and Dominic as they explore whether Athenian democracy really was the precursor to modern day democracy, or whether it was something entirely different. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on an U.S. tour in 2023, performing in Washington D.C. and New York!&nbsp; Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

334. Athens and the Birth of Democracy

It's 1649 and a new republic has been declared, the Commonwealth of England. It's an age of 17th century republicanism, difficult policies in Ireland, and a serious PR problem... writer and historian Anna Keay joins Tom and Dominic to discuss life under Cromwell. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on an international tour in 2023 and performing in Washington D.C. and New York!&nbsp; Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

333. The Republic of Britain: Life under Cromwell

In 1885, H. Rider Haggard’s brother offered him a wager: five shillings if he could write a book half as good as Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island”.By the end of the year, Haggard had penned a novel that would become the foundational text of the lost world literary genre. “King Solomon’s Mines” was one of the first English adventure novels set in Africa, a story brimming with treasure, bravery and romance, featuring all-action hero Allan Quartermain and his gang. Haggard’s work would inspire the likes of Conan Doyle, H.P Lovecraft, and many more.&nbsp;Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss H. Rider Haggard and his literary legacy. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on an international tour in 2023 and performing in Dublin, Washington D.C. and New York!&nbsp; Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

332. King Solomon's Mines

It’s 1647, and in New England, where puritan settlers live in fear of God’s wrath and a hostile indigenous population, there are rumours coming from Boston, and up the Connecticut valley, that witches are to blame for the death of local children… In today’s episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by historian Malcolm Gaskill, as they discuss witch crazes, hunts and trials in the 17th century, with a particular focus on the town of Springfield, Massachusetts. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on an international tour in 2023 and performing in Dublin, Washington D.C. and New York!&nbsp; Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

331. American Witches

Born on the Western edge of an empire that stretched all the way to India, Herodotus was a Greek historian of the 5th century BC. His major work The Histories, a long and detailed account of the Greco-Persian Wars and the cultures of the ancient world, is considered the founding work of History in Western literature. Herodotus was known for his thorough research, his use of eyewitness accounts, and his engaging storytelling style, and was not impervious to feuding with other historians… Join Tom and Dominic as they look into the life of the "father of History". *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on an international tour in 2023 and performing in Dublin, Washington D.C. and New York!&nbsp; Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

330. Herodotus: The Birth of History

What was the most calamitous coronation of all time? Which ceremony does Tom think is the most boring topic he's ever discussed on the podcast? How will Charles III's big day compare to that of his ancestors? In the third and final episode, Tom and Dominic answer all these questions as they explore the most recent coronations in British history. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on an international tour in 2023 and performing in Dublin, Washington D.C. and New York!&nbsp; Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

329. Coronations: Chaos, Ceremony and Empire

Whether it’s London descending into a riot, a bad hangover with Samuel Pepys, or a royal lacking discretion… Charles III will certainly be hoping that History does not repeat itself this weekend.&nbsp;In the second of our episodes on coronations, Tom and Dominic take a look at some of the bad behaviour that occurred at coronations in the past, and whether that serves as an omen for the monarch’s reign to come…&nbsp; *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are going on an international tour in 2023 and performing in Dublin, Washington D.C. and New York!&nbsp; Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:&nbsp;@TheRestHistory&nbsp;@holland_tom&nbsp;@dcsandbrook

328. Coronations: Sex, Holy Oil and Civil War

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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