The Odyssey | Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1)

How does The Odyssey, one of the greatest stories of all time, unfold? What historical events may it be based on? And, where might Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic, have faced his various trials in real life? 

Join Tom and Dominic as they unravel the legendary story of Homer’s Odyssey, and its historical precedents. 

*The Rest Is History LIVE: The Ultimate Victorian Adventure*

The maddest expedition in history and it’s NEVER been heard before on the show: join Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook LIVE at the Southbank as they tell the bonkers story of Queen Victoria ordering one of history’s most daring assignments ever. ⁠Tickets available for Friday 4th September⁠, the Saturday show is SOLD OUT.

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Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton  

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude 

Senior Producer: Callum Hill   

Executive Producer: Dom Johnson