Tom Holland
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New translation of Suetonius out in February! Dinosaur enthusiast. ‘A leading English cricketer’ - The Times. Podcast: theresthistory.bsky.social
Today on @theresthistory.bsky.social (a coda to our recent series on KING LEOPOLD’s CONGO) we have the great novelist, John Banville, on the extraordinary life and death of the Irish nationalist knighted for services to the British Empire, ROGER CASEMENT.
You can hear it here: therestishistory.com
You can hear it here: therestishistory.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Today on @theresthistory.bsky.social (a coda to our recent series on KING LEOPOLD’s CONGO) we have the great novelist, John Banville, on the extraordinary life and death of the Irish nationalist knighted for services to the British Empire, ROGER CASEMENT.
You can hear it here: therestishistory.com
You can hear it here: therestishistory.com
Sorcery, secrets & angelically-inspired wife-swapping today on @TheRestHistory, as we explore the extraordinary career of Elizabeth I's great magus: DR JOHN DEE.
Brilliant scholar, inventor of the phrase 'British Empire', & searcher after occult truths.
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Brilliant scholar, inventor of the phrase 'British Empire', & searcher after occult truths.
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February 24, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Sorcery, secrets & angelically-inspired wife-swapping today on @TheRestHistory, as we explore the extraordinary career of Elizabeth I's great magus: DR JOHN DEE.
Brilliant scholar, inventor of the phrase 'British Empire', & searcher after occult truths.
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Brilliant scholar, inventor of the phrase 'British Empire', & searcher after occult truths.
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Tomorrow’s episode of The Rest Is History is on the great Tudor magus, DR JOHN DEE
February 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Tomorrow’s episode of The Rest Is History is on the great Tudor magus, DR JOHN DEE
Today on @TheRestHistory - a coda to our recent series on KING LEOPOLD'S CONGO - the most famous work of fiction ever written about European colonialism: Joseph Conrad's HEART OF DARKNESS.
From Poland to the Congo to the Thames: the horror, the horror!
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From Poland to the Congo to the Thames: the horror, the horror!
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February 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Today on @TheRestHistory - a coda to our recent series on KING LEOPOLD'S CONGO - the most famous work of fiction ever written about European colonialism: Joseph Conrad's HEART OF DARKNESS.
From Poland to the Congo to the Thames: the horror, the horror!
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From Poland to the Congo to the Thames: the horror, the horror!
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Thursday's episode - a coda to this series - will be on Joseph Conrad's HEART OF DARKNESS
February 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Thursday's episode - a coda to this series - will be on Joseph Conrad's HEART OF DARKNESS
Today on @theresthistory.bsky.social, continuing our series on HORROR IN THE CONGO, we reach the climax of the story: A CONSPIRACY UNMASKED.
The extraordinary story of Edmund Dene Morel, & how he revealed to an appalled world the truth about King Leopold's fiefdom.
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The extraordinary story of Edmund Dene Morel, & how he revealed to an appalled world the truth about King Leopold's fiefdom.
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February 17, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Today on @theresthistory.bsky.social, continuing our series on HORROR IN THE CONGO, we reach the climax of the story: A CONSPIRACY UNMASKED.
The extraordinary story of Edmund Dene Morel, & how he revealed to an appalled world the truth about King Leopold's fiefdom.
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The extraordinary story of Edmund Dene Morel, & how he revealed to an appalled world the truth about King Leopold's fiefdom.
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Courtesy of @genkigalcycling.bsky.social, a 1939 article about my great-uncle, Charlie Holland.
He was indeed a great all-rounder: not only did he race in the Tour de France & the 1936 Olympics, but he trialled for Aston Villa & Warwickshire CC
He was indeed a great all-rounder: not only did he race in the Tour de France & the 1936 Olympics, but he trialled for Aston Villa & Warwickshire CC
February 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Courtesy of @genkigalcycling.bsky.social, a 1939 article about my great-uncle, Charlie Holland.
He was indeed a great all-rounder: not only did he race in the Tour de France & the 1936 Olympics, but he trialled for Aston Villa & Warwickshire CC
He was indeed a great all-rounder: not only did he race in the Tour de France & the 1936 Olympics, but he trialled for Aston Villa & Warwickshire CC
Tomorrow on @theresthistory.bsky.social - HORROR IN THE CONGO
February 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Tomorrow on @theresthistory.bsky.social - HORROR IN THE CONGO
And then an otter!
February 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
And then an otter!
Pondering the aftermath of Hastings, and Edith Swan-Neck searching the battlefield for the corpse of Harold, and what should I see?
February 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Pondering the aftermath of Hastings, and Edith Swan-Neck searching the battlefield for the corpse of Harold, and what should I see?
Today on @TheRestHistory, in the final episode in our series on THE LIVES OF THE CAESARS, we explore the humiliations & triumphs experienced by CLAUDIUS!
Snot, spindly legs, coups, gladiators, aqueducts, ancient Britons, adultery & mushrooms all feature!
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Snot, spindly legs, coups, gladiators, aqueducts, ancient Britons, adultery & mushrooms all feature!
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February 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Today on @TheRestHistory, in the final episode in our series on THE LIVES OF THE CAESARS, we explore the humiliations & triumphs experienced by CLAUDIUS!
Snot, spindly legs, coups, gladiators, aqueducts, ancient Britons, adultery & mushrooms all feature!
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Snot, spindly legs, coups, gladiators, aqueducts, ancient Britons, adultery & mushrooms all feature!
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Magnificent work, @waterstones.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Magnificent work, @waterstones.bsky.social
Today on @TheRestHistory, continuing our series on THE LIVES OF THE CAESARS, it's the most notorious Roman emperor of them all: CALIGULA!!!
Was he really bad? Was he really mad? What about the incest? Making his horse a consul? How & why was he killed?
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Was he really bad? Was he really mad? What about the incest? Making his horse a consul? How & why was he killed?
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February 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Today on @TheRestHistory, continuing our series on THE LIVES OF THE CAESARS, it's the most notorious Roman emperor of them all: CALIGULA!!!
Was he really bad? Was he really mad? What about the incest? Making his horse a consul? How & why was he killed?
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Was he really bad? Was he really mad? What about the incest? Making his horse a consul? How & why was he killed?
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My translation of Suetonius’ life of Tiberius - one of the most influential character assassinations of all time - is out in a fortnight, together with the other LIVES OF THE CAESARS.
Available for pre-order from @PenguinClassics here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/279727...
Available for pre-order from @PenguinClassics here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/279727...
January 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
My translation of Suetonius’ life of Tiberius - one of the most influential character assassinations of all time - is out in a fortnight, together with the other LIVES OF THE CAESARS.
Available for pre-order from @PenguinClassics here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/279727...
Available for pre-order from @PenguinClassics here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/279727...
Continuing our series on THE LIVES OF THE CAESARS, we explore the enigma that is TIBERIUS.
How is he best remembered – as a withered, blood-bespattered pervert, or as a war hero who twice saved his country, & became the Prospero of ancient Rome?
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How is he best remembered – as a withered, blood-bespattered pervert, or as a war hero who twice saved his country, & became the Prospero of ancient Rome?
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January 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Continuing our series on THE LIVES OF THE CAESARS, we explore the enigma that is TIBERIUS.
How is he best remembered – as a withered, blood-bespattered pervert, or as a war hero who twice saved his country, & became the Prospero of ancient Rome?
linktr.ee/restishistory
How is he best remembered – as a withered, blood-bespattered pervert, or as a war hero who twice saved his country, & became the Prospero of ancient Rome?
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This series is inspired by the imminent publication of my new translation of SUETONIUS for @PenguinClassics.
It is available for pre-order here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/279727...
It is available for pre-order here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/279727...
January 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This series is inspired by the imminent publication of my new translation of SUETONIUS for @PenguinClassics.
It is available for pre-order here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/279727...
It is available for pre-order here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/279727...
Today on @TheRestHistory
- SEX SECRETS OF THE CAESARS!
Introducing a series on the lives of Tiberius, Caligula & Claudius, we explore the themes of sex & violence in imperial Rome.
Were the emperors really as mad & bad as they are so often portrayed?
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- SEX SECRETS OF THE CAESARS!
Introducing a series on the lives of Tiberius, Caligula & Claudius, we explore the themes of sex & violence in imperial Rome.
Were the emperors really as mad & bad as they are so often portrayed?
linktr.ee/restishistory
January 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Today on @TheRestHistory
- SEX SECRETS OF THE CAESARS!
Introducing a series on the lives of Tiberius, Caligula & Claudius, we explore the themes of sex & violence in imperial Rome.
Were the emperors really as mad & bad as they are so often portrayed?
linktr.ee/restishistory
- SEX SECRETS OF THE CAESARS!
Introducing a series on the lives of Tiberius, Caligula & Claudius, we explore the themes of sex & violence in imperial Rome.
Were the emperors really as mad & bad as they are so often portrayed?
linktr.ee/restishistory
Tomorrow on @theresthistory.bsky.social - THE LIVES OF THE CAESARS!
January 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Tomorrow on @theresthistory.bsky.social - THE LIVES OF THE CAESARS!
Today on The Rest Is History we explore the origins, development & consequences of one of the profoundest changes in all history: the emergence of humanity as an urban species.
But just how did THE WORLD'S FIRST CITY serve to transform human nature?
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But just how did THE WORLD'S FIRST CITY serve to transform human nature?
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December 5, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Today on The Rest Is History we explore the origins, development & consequences of one of the profoundest changes in all history: the emergence of humanity as an urban species.
But just how did THE WORLD'S FIRST CITY serve to transform human nature?
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But just how did THE WORLD'S FIRST CITY serve to transform human nature?
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"The boy stood on the burning deck..."
Today on @TheRestHistory
, the thrilling climax to our series on HORATIO NELSON. As the sun sinks over Aboukir Bay, THE BATTLE OF THE NILE begins.
What follows is the most astounding naval drama of the 18th C...
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Today on @TheRestHistory
, the thrilling climax to our series on HORATIO NELSON. As the sun sinks over Aboukir Bay, THE BATTLE OF THE NILE begins.
What follows is the most astounding naval drama of the 18th C...
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December 2, 2024 at 7:05 AM
"The boy stood on the burning deck..."
Today on @TheRestHistory
, the thrilling climax to our series on HORATIO NELSON. As the sun sinks over Aboukir Bay, THE BATTLE OF THE NILE begins.
What follows is the most astounding naval drama of the 18th C...
linktr.ee/restishistory
Today on @TheRestHistory
, the thrilling climax to our series on HORATIO NELSON. As the sun sinks over Aboukir Bay, THE BATTLE OF THE NILE begins.
What follows is the most astounding naval drama of the 18th C...
linktr.ee/restishistory
Tomorrow - unbelievable drama on @theresthistory.bsky.social, as we continue our series on NELSON!
Glory, then disaster, as he boldly disobeys his admiral's orders, captures 2 ships, almost single-handedly defeats a much larger fleet – & then, carried away, loses his arm...
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Glory, then disaster, as he boldly disobeys his admiral's orders, captures 2 ships, almost single-handedly defeats a much larger fleet – & then, carried away, loses his arm...
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November 24, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Tomorrow - unbelievable drama on @theresthistory.bsky.social, as we continue our series on NELSON!
Glory, then disaster, as he boldly disobeys his admiral's orders, captures 2 ships, almost single-handedly defeats a much larger fleet – & then, carried away, loses his arm...
linktr.ee/restishistory
Glory, then disaster, as he boldly disobeys his admiral's orders, captures 2 ships, almost single-handedly defeats a much larger fleet – & then, carried away, loses his arm...
linktr.ee/restishistory