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The world’s most popular history podcast, with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.

Join The Rest Is History Club (www.therestishistory.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.

Here are some of our favourite episodes to get you started:

WATERGATE/NIXON apple.co/3JrVl5h


ALEXANDER THE GREAT apple.co/3Q4FaNk


HARDCORE HISTORY'S DAN CARLIN apple.co/3vqkGa3


PUTIN & RUSSIA apple.co/3zMtLfX

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    The Road to The Great War: The Lights Go Out (Part 6)

    The Road to The Great War: The Lights Go Out (Part 6)

    “The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime”
    In the early days of August 1914, the British press has become increasingly vocal about the prospect of war breaking out amongst the great European powers. But the Kaiser still believes he can count on his ambassador in London, and his dear cousin, George V, to make sure Britain stays out of the war, giving the Germans an easy go at the French. And a telegram from the British capital apparently brings the best possible news: Britain declares itself neutral, and will make sure that France does the same…

    Join Tom and Dominic in the final instalment of our series on the outbreak of the First World War, as the storm clouds of war finally reach Western Europe…
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    LIVE SHOWS

    *The Rest Is History BOOK TOUR*
    To celebrate the launch of our second book, “The Rest Is History Returns”, Dominic and Tom will be appearing onstage in both Oxford and Cambridge in September!

    *The Rest Is History LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall*
    Tom and Dominic, accompanied by a live orchestra, take a deep dive into the lives and times of two of history’s greatest composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven.

    *The Rest Is History LIVE in the U.S.A.*
    If you live in the States, we've got some great news: Tom and Dominic will be performing throughout America in November, with shows in San Francisco, L.A., Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston and New York. 

    Tickets on sale now at TheRestIsHistory.com
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    Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett
    Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor
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Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
436 Ratings

436 Ratings

V from Dublin ,

1970s Britain 4 part series - So funny and so interesting

Brilliant four parter
What a crazy, amazing period it was with very colourful characters.
It really explains the context and backdrop of the Thatcher years.
Really excellent research
Looking forward to a series on the troubles.

Katie S Mag ,

Such a fantastic podcast

I’ve never felt the urge to review a podcast before, but this is utterly brilliant. Every episode is so well researched and delivered. Having a stressful time at the moment and it’s the best distraction I could ask for!

Ni ja ,

Came for The Romans stayed for The Craic

Like having a pint with 2 great friends who know how to finish each others sentences but are too polite to.

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