639. Revolution in Iran: Death in the Desert (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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🗓️ 29 January 2026

⏱️ 71 minutes

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How did America respond after the American Embassy in Tehran was seized, and American citizens taken hostage? Would the hostages survive? And, what became of the Iranian Revolution, and Ayatollah Khomeini? Join Dominic and Tom, as they unfold the climactic conclusion to the Iranian Revolution, and America’s attempts to bring its hostages home. _______ Become a member today and join us at The Rest Is History Festival at Hampton Court Palace on the 4th and 5th of July 2026. This is a members-only event. Join the Athelstans for guaranteed entry or become a Friend of the Show to enter the ballot. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus episodes, exclusive mini-series and more. Sign up now at therestishistory.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello everyone and we have some unbelievably exciting news for you all.
0:07.2	Tom, if anything, you are underselling it because this is truly spectacular.
0:11.5	On the 4th and 5th of July this year, we are going to be hosting the inaugural Rest is History Festival. Out of all places, Hampton Court Palace.
0:24.1	And crucially, this is just for the people who mean most to us.
0:27.9	That is the members of the Restis History Club.
0:29.7	Tom, am I right?
0:30.6	You are so right, Dominic.
0:32.2	So if you want to access tickets for the festival, then you will need to become a member of
0:35.8	the Restis History Club, which is so easy to do. All you have to become a member of the Restless History Club, which is so
0:38.2	easy to do. All you have to do is go to therestishistory.com and it's a matter of seconds.
0:44.7	Okay, so remember, by becoming a member of the Restis History Club, you will be able to enter
0:50.3	that much prized ballot for tickets to this thrilling festival. But of course, on top of that,
0:56.6	you'll get all our episodes ad-free. You will get early access to our epic series. You will get
1:02.6	weekly bonus episodes. You will get access to our exciting new exclusive mini-series.
1:09.3	Most of all, you'll get an entree to our much-love chat community
1:13.6	and many more such exciting benefits.
1:16.6	So if you want guaranteed access to two tickets, you can join the very top tier of the club
1:22.6	and become an Athelstan.
1:25.6	You will also get the exclusive opportunity to upgrade to a VIP ticket,
1:31.5	which includes a range of special perks, including, and this is so exciting, unlimited food
1:37.9	and unlimited drink. So go to the restishistory.com and sign up immediately. It is going to be the most
1:47.0	extraordinary weekend. There'll be talks. There will be thrilling special guests. There will be
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