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.
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Become a member to watch the final part in the series now! Part 4: https://youtu.be/u9vINYCfo5g What adventures occurred during Samuel Johnson and James Boswell’s journey into the heart of Scotland? How was their trip a gateway to the history of Scotland’s union with England in 1707? And, was Dr Johnson embroiled in the bloody Battle of Culloden…? Join Tom and Dominic as they travel into Scotland’s dark history, alongside Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, and discuss their fascinating and funny adventures in the Highlands. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Social channels: 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 Producers: Aaliyah Akude & Tabby Syrett Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Digital & Social: Sam Oakley 00:00 Into the Heart of Scottish Darkness 10:32 The Stench of 18th Century Edinburgh 15:50 Mary Queen of Scots and Political Banter 20:45 The Ghost of Bonnie Prince Charlie 26:12 St Andrews and the Gloomy East Coast 31:35 Johnson the Kangaroo and Macaroni Banter 36:50 Ghouls Highwaymen and Shakespearean Heaths 51:50 Bed Bugs and Veterans in Glen Moriston 57:10 The Great Pony Row on the Way to Skye 01:02:25 A Terrible Host and Undercooked Dinner 01:07:40 Impersonating Lady McDonald in a Storm 01:12:15 The Tragic Decline of the Clans 01:17:30 Sleeping in the Prince’s Bed with Flora Macdonald 01:27:15 The Harem Joke and the Unfortunate Retort 01:32:40 Intellectual Gladiators at Auchinleck 01:37:10 The Mystery of the Welsh Rival