722. The Charge of the Light Brigade: The Tsar’s Terrible Siege (Part 2)
Who was Baron Raglan, the commander of Britain’s forces sent to fight in the Crimea? Why did Lords Cardigan and Lucan, key players in the cavalry, loathe each other, and what did this mean for their troops? And, what happened when the Russians marched on the Turkish base of Silis ...Show more
721. The Charge of the Light Brigade: Outbreak of The Crimean War (Part 1)
What caused the outbreak of the Crimean War in spring 1854? Who were the glamorous cavalry commanders responsible for ordering and leading the Charge of the Light Brigade? And, why was this great calamity so gloriously enshrined in the minds of the Victorian public? Join Tom and ...Show more
On History of the 90’s we’ll travel back in time through the stories that defined a decade. The last 10 years of the 20th century was a time like no other, from Columbine to Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Seinfeld, Air Jordan, and the Spice Girls …if it happened in the 90’s you’ll hear a ...Show more
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook stop by to continue the conversation with Dan that began on their own podcast The Rest is History. 1. "Rubicon" by Tom Holland 2. "Dominion" by Tom Holland 3. "Persian Fire" by Tom Holland