Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world.
Curated by: The Rest Is History (471 videos)
Scandal, fame, and a hero’s fall. When Horatio Nelson returned home, Britain’s greatest naval commander faced his most dangerous battle yet — his reputation. What happened when Nelson, after two years at sea, finally came back to Britain? Following the scandal of Naples, the brutal suppression of the Jacobite rebels, and his infamous affair with Lady Emma Hamilton, how was the hero of the Battle of the Nile received? And as the Napoleonic Wars loomed, in what heroic way would Nelson next be called to serve his country — leading to the legendary Battle of Copenhagen? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland as they explore Nelson’s controversial return to Britain, his relationship with Emma Hamilton, and the decisions that defined the next chapter of his extraordinary life. Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply* *Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November. Search Vanguard to find out more. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax rules apply. https://www.instagram.com/theresthistory/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theresthistory https://x.com/TheRestHistory https://bsky.app/profile/theresthistory.bsky.social https://www.threads.com/@theresthistory Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Exec Producer: Dom Johnson 00:00 Intro 00:22 Hive 01:49 Fanny meets Emma & Sir William 05:03 Late summer 1799: Bourbon restoration; Nelson’s role 12:19 Strategy clash with Lord Keith 16:20 Feb 18, 1800: Nelson seizes French relief force off Malta 18:47 Nelson goes home 28:24 Fanny vs Emma 30:56 Nelson enters the world of high society 32:22 The marriage breakdown 35:46 Vanguard 36:58 Why the Baltic matters 42:01 Fleet ordered into the Baltic 44:09 Horatia’s birth; tabloids and jealousy 48:48 Nelson & Fanny: the sad end 52:26 A new battle awaits...