The Rest Is History · 2026-01-22 · 69 min · 12,445 words

637. Revolution in Iran: Rise of the Ayatollah (Part 2)

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Hello everyone and we have some unbelievably exciting news for you all. Tom, if anything, you are underselling it because this is truly spectacular. 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. And crucially, this is just for the people who mean most to us, that is the members of the Restless History Club.

Tom, am I right? You are so right, Dominic. So if you want to access tickets for the festival, then you will need to become a member of the Restless History Club, which is so easy to do. All you have to do is go to therestlesshistory.com and I mean it's a matter of seconds. Okay, so remember.

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