674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)

2026-05-27 · 68 min · episode 674 · 8 entities

episode page audio

Asserted relationships

→ appeared on The Rest Is History podcast

0.68

evidence rules-v4
674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)
→ discusses History concept

0.40

evidence rules-v4
Feed category: History
→ hosted by Goalhanger company

0.40

evidence rules-v4
Feed author/publisher: Goalhanger

Entities found in this episode

concepts 4

mentioned History concept

0.50

evidence rules-v4
Feed category: History
mentioned The Spy Who Took on the Germans Part 4 concept

0.42

evidence rules-v4
674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)
discusses History concept

0.40

evidence rules-v4
Feed category: History
mentioned Holland Tom concept

0.30

evidence rules-v4
@holland_tom

companys 2

mentioned Goalhanger company

0.70

evidence rules-v4
Feed author/publisher: Goalhanger
hosted by Goalhanger company

0.40

evidence rules-v4
Feed author/publisher: Goalhanger

persons 1

mentioned The First World War person

0.70

evidence rules-v4
674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)

podcasts 1

appeared on The Rest Is History podcast

0.68

evidence rules-v4
674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)

Episode description as stored

Why did the British nurse, Edith Cavell, become a key player in the Belgian Resistance to German occupation? How did she carry out her mission? And, why was she ultimately executed, so controversially? Join Dominic and Tom as they unfold the life of the remarkable Edith Cavell, her time as a nurse, her espionage, and ultimately her tragic fate, amidst the death and destruction of the First World War. _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ _______ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters _______ Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices