353: Paris 1968: The Students' Revolt (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

• Episode: 353: Paris 1968: The Students' Revolt (Part 1)
• Website: The Rest Is History
• Feed URL: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/031c2dcb-c66c-42b5-819e-2452031fe4f9
• Duration: 00:46:23
• Published: 2023-07-24 03:00

May 1968 saw underlying tensions reach a climax in France, resulting in a period of civil unrest coloured by rioting, general strikes, and the occupation of universities and factories. Join Tom and Dominic in the first part of our tour through the streets of Paris, as they tell the story of how France’s economy came to a halt at the hands of cobblestone-wielding students. Read more about Tom and Dominic's trip to Paris, in partnership with Wise: https://wise.com/campaign/restishistory *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:  @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices