Nelson's Lover: The Scandalous Lady Hamilton

We are RETURNING to the life of Lord Nelson from next week. Catch up on season 1 of our life of Lord Nelson here:    • The Life And Battles Of Lord Nelson   Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @restishistorypod   Who was Emma Hamilton, Horatio Nelson’s strikingly beautiful, and famously fashionable mistress? How did she raise herself up from dire poverty, to become a model, actress, dancer, and even an international celebrity? And, why was theirs one of the most famous love affairs of all time? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss one of history's most remarkable woman - Lady Emma Hamilton - and explore her celebrated relationship with one of Britain's greatest, and most tragic heroes. "Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply* *Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November." Learn more at https://uber.com/onourway 00:00 Intro 00:31 Hive 01:55 Why Emma mattered so much to Nelson 07:26 Who was Lady Hamilton before Nelson? 13:26 Emma’s lowly origins 22:57 Discovering the world of pleasure and theatre: the Covent Garden of the 1700s 28:58 Emma’s first jobs and descent into poverty 30:06 The Temple of Health 32:44 Discovered by elite madam Charlotte Hayes (“Mrs Kelly”) 34:32 Uber 35:12 Downfall and resurrection 41:07 The Pygmalion transformation 44:28 "The Kate Moss of her day” 46:19 Sir William Hamilton 54:55 Emma as early influencer and romantic icon 57:42 Emma’s political role in Naples develops 59:57 The Hamiltons witness the French Revolution firsthand: meets Marie-Antoinette 1:00:46 Emma and the Queen of Naples become inseparable 1:03:01 Nelson enters the scene Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Post Production Manager: Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Exec Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Digital & Social: Sam Oakley