Noel Beard

Australian.
History, Classics, Politics and English Teacher. Traveller.

[Noel Beard @noelbeard]

@DouglasKMurray https://t.co/5FQiCDXGnk
16 years ago, still interesting questions and observations now.

[Aust. Jockeys Assoc. @JockeysAssoc]

Damien Lane is an absolute superstar and goes about his job in a such a quiet manner. I think people underestimate the enormity of these G1 victories in this tough environment. Absolute champion on and off the track 🤩

[Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces @ModJapan_en]

The Mogami-class frigate JS Kumano sailed out of Yokosuka for deployment to Australia.SMD Miyazaki and Australian Ambassador-Designate to Japan H.E. Mr. Shearer saw her off⚓Japan will deepen cooperation with🇦🇺and partners for the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific🌎
#AUJP50

[The Rest Is History @TheRestHistory]

For those who want deeper context on the history of US-Iranian relations, our recent series on the history of the Iranian Revolution explains why hatred of the US has always been central to the Iranian regime, as well as why the US has seen post-1979 Iran as a threat of the highest order.

The whole series is available to watch here: https://t.co/l7rcgkD6u6

Or to listen to here: https://t.co/DCzorQsdph

[Noel Beard @noelbeard]

@russellcrowe @JunebugSunMusic Viewing this image you feel your heart glow. Wouldn't you say so Mr. Crowe?

[Noel Beard @noelbeard]

@russellcrowe Welcome back Skipper. Those were the days when ships were made of wood and men were made of steel.

[Russell Crowe @russellcrowe]

Today
Feb 27th
Onboard the HMAS Sydney I was presented with the honorary rank of Commander in the Royal Australian Navy. Here I am with Vice Admiral Hammond and Lord Blakeney ( Max Pirkis ). I served with Lord Blakeney on the HMS Surprise back in 1805.

Once Navy, Always Navy.

[Noel Beard @noelbeard]

Deputy chief of army warns ADF has become 'detached' from violent nature of war https://t.co/2Wij29Yiou

[Chief of Navy Australia @CN_Australia]

In a ceremony today aboard HMAS Sydney V, it was a privilege to appoint @russellcrowe an honorary Commander in the @Australian_Navy.

Russell’s contributions across film, sport and public advocacy have honoured Navy's story with authenticity and lasting commitment. BZ!

[Tom Holland @holland_tom]

Epic drama on @TheRestHistory, as we trace the DOWNFALL OF CARTHAGE from the staggering high of Hannibal's great victory at Cannae to the uannihilation of the city.

Today: human sacrifice in the Forum, Hannibal at the gates & history's first death ray.

https://t.co/UUiTlhO9c1

[Noel Beard @noelbeard]

@holland_tom @TheRestHistory Outstanding series, 1979 is such a pivotal year in the Middle East, Iranian Revolution, Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and Saddam becoming President of Iraq and his public purge, the siege of Mecca and Egypt- Israel peace treaty.

[Tom Holland @holland_tom]

Today on @TheRestHistory, Friend Of The Show @aa51_ansari joins us to explore the often ambivalent relationship of the Islamic Republic to Iran's pre-Islamic history.

What is the status of Cyrus the Great, the Sassanians & Zoroaster in Iran today?

https://t.co/NNgwZQX0q7

[The Rest Is History @TheRestHistory]

Introducing The Rest Is History Festival!

4th-5th July 2026, Hampton Court Palace.

Exclusively available to members of The Rest Is History Club.

[IFHA's Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings @worldsbesthorse]

Congratulations to Calandagan for being named the 2025 Longines World’s Best Racehorse!

#LonginesWorldRacingAwards

[Niall Ferguson @nfergus]

“Outwardly strong, inwardly brittle.” Superb essay on the limits of today's authoritarian regimes by my @HooverInst colleague Stephen Kotkin for @ForeignAffairs.

[Noel Beard @noelbeard]

@VDHanson @jackfowler @mandystumpff82 @DailySignal All the best Victor, looking forward to hearing from you again soon. You have inspired and educated more people than you know. I know many people that cherish your insights and historical analysis. All your mates in Australia are wishing you a successful and speedy recovery.

[spiked @spikedonline]

‘The Rest is History’ is history as it should be. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland talk about the past as it was – messy, complex, human – without the usual finger-wagging or performative outrage. It is the tonic Britain needs right now, says Miriam Cates.
https://t.co/8My9njK9KY

[Dominic Sandbrook @dcsandbrook]

It's an incredible honour for @TheRestHistory to be named @ApplePodcasts Show of the Year - the first ever non-US winner.

It's something @holland_tom and I never anticipated when he suggested doing the show in 2020, and tribute to the hard work of our wonderful & talented team.

[Noel Beard @noelbeard]

With these gentlemen "You feel your heart glow!"

[Graham Pavey @LongBallToNoOne]

Numbers on Japan Cup

Lap Times
 12.3 - 10.8 - 11.4 - 11.5 - 11.6 - 11.6 - 12.0 - 12.2 - 12.3 - 11.8 - 11.5 - 11.3

2.20.3 World Record

Fastest last 3F 33.2 CALANDAGAN

First 1000m 57.6
Last 1000m 59.1

JRA Tote on the race ¥26,189,458,500 ($256mil)