The Rest Is History

The Rest Is History
The Rest Is History

Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world. 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. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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  1. Nov 19 · Subscriber Early Access

    The Charge of the Light Brigade: Into The Valley of Death (Part 4)

    Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of hell Rode the six hundred… Why did Baron Raglan feel pressured to perilously send his forces into battle against the Russians near Balaclava? How did a terrible misunderstanding see Lord Lucan pass on a command to his rival Lord Cardigan, which would send his men riding into a death trap of gunfire? And, how did the Charge of the Light Brigade unfold…? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the climactic conclusion of their mighty charge through the Crimean War. In this episode, they discuss the Battle of Balaclava and the legendary Charge of the Light Brigade. Was it entirely futile? Give The Rest Is History Club this Christmas + free T-shirt! Treat yourself or a fellow fan to a membership: bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to series, newsletters, and more. Sign up at: https://therestishistory.com/gifts?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=xmas_gift_2026&utm_content=trih-4-desc _______ 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

    The Charge of the Light Brigade: Into The Valley of Death (Part 4)

  2. Nov 16 · Subscriber Early Access

    The Charge of the Light Brigade: Crushing the Russians (Part 3)

    How did disagreements within the British high command destabilise the army as it moved on the imposing Russian fortress of Sebastopol? Why was the roguish Lord Cardigan, commander of the Light Brigade, enraged by his orders? And, what happened when Britain and Russia clashed at the Battle of the Alma…? Join Tom and Dominic as they unfold Britain's march on Sebastopol, the bloody confrontation with the Russians at the Alma River, and the ongoing feud between Lords Lucan and Cardigan. Would the army’s most devilish cavalryman abandon his brigade before its deadliest charge?   Give The Rest Is History Club this Christmas + free T-shirt! Treat yourself or a fellow fan to a membership: bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to series, newsletters, and more. Sign up at: https://therestishistory.com/gifts?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=xmas_gift_2026&utm_content=trih-3-desc _______ 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

    The Charge of the Light Brigade: Crushing the Russians (Part 3)

  3. Nov 12 · Subscriber Early Access

    The Charge of the Light Brigade: The Tsar’s Terrible Siege (Part 2)

    Who was Baron Raglan, the commander of Britain’s forces sent to fight in the Crimea? Why did Lords Cardigan and Lucan, key players in the cavalry, loathe each other, and what did this mean for their troops? And, what happened when the Russians marched on the Turkish base of Silistria? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the siege of Silistria, the early disastrous forays of the British army in the Crimea, and Lord Cardigan’s volatile disobediences… Give The Rest Is History Club this Christmas + free T-shirt! Treat yourself or a fellow fan to a membership: bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to series, newsletters, and more. Sign up at: https://therestishistory.com/gifts?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=xmas_gift_2026&utm_content=trih-2-desc _______ 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

    The Charge of the Light Brigade: The Tsar’s Terrible Siege (Part 2)

  4. 13h ago

    The Charge of the Light Brigade: Outbreak of The Crimean War (Part 1)

    What caused the outbreak of the Crimean War in spring 1854? Who were the glamorous cavalry commanders responsible for ordering and leading the Charge of the Light Brigade? And, why was this great calamity so gloriously enshrined in the minds of the Victorian public?  Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into  the Crimean War; one of the most extraordinary conflicts in all world history. An innovatively modern war, still fought by sabre-waving men on horseback clad in sumptuous uniforms. A story rife with colourful characters and shocking mishaps, climaxing in the Charge of the Light Brigade. Give The Rest Is History Club this Christmas + free T-shirt! Treat yourself or a fellow fan to a membership: bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to series, newsletters, and more. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠_______ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Sign up to Revolut at revolut.com/trih and get £20 when you spend. 18+, end date 30/06/2027 and promotion T&C's apply. Revpoints T&C's apply. _______ This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at http://claude.ai/restishistory. _______ 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

  5. 4d ago

    Revolution in the Soviet Empire: Revenge of the Red Army (Part 2)

    Three days into the Hungarian Uprising against the Soviet Union, had the revolution escalated nationwide? How did the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev respond? And, with the threat of a Red Army invasion, would Hungary abandon the Soviet Pact?  Join Dominic and Tom as they reach the violent denouement of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and explain its bloody outcome.    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 _______ Sign up to Revolut at revolut.com/trih and get £20 when you spend. 18+, end date 30/06/2027 and promotion T&C's apply. Revpoints T&C's apply. _______ Check out Ask the Archives at ask-the-archives.com and get started with Claude at Claude.ai/restishistory _______ 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

    Revolution in the Soviet Empire: Revenge of the Red Army (Part 2)

  6. 5d ago ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    The Rise and Fall of Hungarian Football: A Victim of the Revolution (Part 2)

    In what way was Hungarian football a product of national culture in the first half of the 20th century? Who was Ferenz Puskás and why was he such an extraordinary player? And, how does the Hungarian Uprising put a seemingly permanent halt on their footballing success?  In today’s special bonus episode, Dominic is again joined by author and journalist Jonathan Wilson, to conclude our mini series on The Rise and Fall of European Football. _______ 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

    The Rise and Fall of Hungarian Football: A Victim of the Revolution (Part 2)

  7. Nov 2

    Revolution in the Soviet Empire: The Hungarian Uprising (Part 1)

    What triggered the Hungarian Revolution in 1956? Was Stalinism still the major political force in Hungary, even after the paranoid dictator’s death? And, how did the revolution almost bring down the Soviet Empire during the peak of the Cold War? Join Dominic and Tom as they delve into the tragic, dramatic story of the Hungarian Revolution, which brought the seemingly indomitable USSR to the brink of disaster…   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_______ Sign up to Revolut at revolut.com/trih and get £20 when you spend. 18+, end date 30/06/2027 and promotion T&C's apply. Revpoints T&C's apply. _______ This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at http://Claude.ai/restishistory. _______ 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

    Revolution in the Soviet Empire: The Hungarian Uprising (Part 1)

  8. Oct 29

    The Suez Crisis: Britain's Shattered Empire (Part 2)

    What role did France, Russia, America and Israel play in the Suez Crisis of 1956? Did the Egyptian leader, President Gamal Abdel Nasser, respond to the foreign invasion with military force? And, how did the debacle unfold?  Join Dominic and Tom as they embark upon the final, dramatic leg of the Suez Crisis, and explain the outcome of the scandal.    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_______ Sign up to Revolut at revolut.com/trih and get £20 when you spend. 18+, end date 30/06/2027 and promotion T&C's apply. Revpoints T&C's apply. _______ 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

    The Suez Crisis: Britain's Shattered Empire (Part 2)
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Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world. 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. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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