353: Paris 1968: The Students' Revolt

Published: July 24, 2023, 1 a.m.

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\u2019s economy came to a halt at the hands of cobblestone-wielding students.\n\nRead more about Tom and Dominic's trip to Paris, in partnership with Wise: https://wise.com/campaign/restishistory\n\n*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:\n\nTom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!\n\nBuy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com\n\nTwitter:\xa0\n\n@TheRestHistory\n\n@holland_tom\n\n@dcsandbrook\n\nProducer: Theo Young-Smith\n\nExecutive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices