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The Rest Is History

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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.

  1. The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood

    1 HR AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood

    Which moments from history inspired the terrifying dystopian patriarchy of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’? How does this unsettling thriller of a novel unfold? Who are characters such as ‘the Commander’, his wife Serena Joy, and their ‘Handmaid’, Offred, based upon? Is it a prediction of the future, or a reflection of America’s past? Who is the book’s author, Margaret Atwood, and did she draw upon her own life when writing it? To what extent was she inspired by modern American politics? Why does this riveting thriller still matter so much today? And, what was the basis for the titular, red robed ‘Handmaids’ of the novel…? Join Dominic and Tabby as they explore Margaret Atwood’s chilling dystopian fable, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, delving into the history behind the book, and unravelling the terrifying world of Gilead, in which women are nothing but slaves to their bodies, the state, and the men who govern it. ______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producers: Tabby Syrett, Theo Young-Smith + Nicole Maslen Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor

    50 min
  2. The First World War: Downfall of the Habsburgs (Part 6)

    1 DAY AGO

    The First World War: Downfall of the Habsburgs (Part 6)

    After endeavouring to wreak their revenge on Serbia, what would be the greatest hammer blow to the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the First World War? With Leviv having fallen apocalyptically to the Russian hordes, what had gone so wrong? How might the war have been brought to an end before Christmas of 1914? And, with the darkness gathering around the Austrian defences, could the great fortress of Przemyśl hold out against the Russian barrage for a second time…? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Russian advance, on the brutal Eastern front, as the first year of the First World War grinds bloodily on… 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 _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m

  3. 2 DAYS AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    RIHC: The Glorious Revolution, Whigs vs. Tories, and the Birth of Party Politics

    How did the late 17th and early 18th centuries cement the political traditions that have defined Britain ever since? Why was the political history of this period so tumultuous? Who were the Whigs and the Tories, and what did they stand for? How and why were these political positions descended from the Cavaliers and Roundheads of the English Civil War? What did The Glorious Revolution, in which the Catholic Stuart James II was defeated and replaced as king by the Dutch William of Orange, have to do with the escalation of party political tensions? When did religion cease to be the great dividing line in politics? Why was this turbulent period, nevertheless so much less violent than former epochs? Who was on the throne, overseeing the political melee? Do the Whigs and Tory’s provide the origins of the Brexit divide? And, which side of the divide would politicians such as the current UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, fall onto - Whig or Tory...? In this week’s bonus episode, Dominic is joined by historian and old friend of The Rest is History, George Owers - AKA Capel Lofft - to discuss the birth of the Whigs and the Tories, the two political parties that laid the foundation for British politics today. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor

    51 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    The First World War: The Eastern Front Explodes (Part 5)

    While the Western front was raging following the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, what was unfolding on the Eastern Front? Why was it an even bloodier and more brutal arena than the West? As Austria took on its great antagonist - the spark of the entire war - Serbia, why were its early campaigns constantly blighted by disaster? What terrible mistake did Russia, with its behemoth of an army, make? How would its dramatic war with Germany unfold? And, would this be the beginning of the end of the Habsburg Empire? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the outbreak of the First World War on the Eastern Front, and its early clashes. _____ Try Adobe Express for free now at https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/designwithexpress?sdid=HM85WZZV&mv=display&mv2=ctv or by searching in the app store. Learn more at https://uber.com/onourway Explore the world’s most loved stories in their most beautiful form - only at https://www.foliosociety.com. _____ 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 _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m
  5. The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien

    4 SEPT · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien

    How did J.R.R. Tolkien’s experiences during the First World War inspire ‘The Hobbit’, and 'The Lord of the Rings'? What was his early life like? How did he come to write these literary classics? What historical and mythical episodes did he draw from? How does ‘The Hobbit’ reflect the political and social anxieties of 1930s Britain? Was the book an immediate success? How does this early iteration of Middle-Earth, the One Ring, and beloved characters such as Gollum and Bilbo Baggins, differ from their portrayal in the subsequent, ‘The Lord of the Rings’? What are the greatest and most overrated moments of the book? How does the narrative unfurl? What makes it a literary masterpiece, and so much more than merely a fantastical adventure story? Why do children’s books matter so much? Is Gandalf the most iconic literary wizard of all time? And, what inspired Tolkien’s legendary hobbits? Join Dominic and Tabby as they discuss one of the greatest fantasy novels of all time; ‘The Hobbit’, and the man from whose remarkable imagination it, 'The Lord of the Rings', and the world of Middle-earth, sprung: J.R.R. Tolkien. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producers: Tabby Syrett, Theo Young-Smith + Nicole Maslen Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor

    47 min

  6. 3 SEPT

    The First World War: The Massacre of the Innocents (Part 4)

    What happened at the crucial, bloody, Battle of Ypres in October 1914? How did the battle come about? Why did the Germans and the British fight each other so brutally and for so long to take Ypres? What made the fighting so particularly violent? How were the British able to repel the relentless German onslaught time after time? What was the famous “Kindermord” - “the Massacre of the Innocents” - in the German army, and how true was it? And, what would be the outcome of this almighty clash? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the terrible Battle of Ypres; its significance to the First World War overall, and its consequences for the rise of Hitler in Germany later on…. ______ Try Adobe Express for free now at https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/designwithexpress or by searching in the app store. Explore the world’s most loved stories in their most beautiful form - only at https://www.foliosociety.com/. Learn more at https://uber.com/onourway ______ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min
  7. RIHC: The First World War: The Angels of Mons EXTRA

    2 SEPT · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    RIHC: The First World War: The Angels of Mons EXTRA

    During their retreat from the enormous German army in August 1914, was the comparatively tiny British Army really saved from annihilation by the miraculous appearance of angelic archers? What evidence is there for this story? Did the soldiers themselves attest to it? What were these archers said to look like? Was St George amongst them? How did the notion of a supernatural intervention such as this impact attitudes to the war in Britain, and among the Allies more broadly? What was it about the nature of the War by that time - with trench warfare established - that may have inspired the emergence of such an extraordinary story? Or, was it a side effect of early 20th century superstitions? Why did so many people believe it? Is there a rational explanation for the supernatural forces said to have descended to protect the British army during the Battle of Mons?  And, were they an inspiration for J.R.R Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the remarkable, supernatural Angels of Mons, and one of the strangest episodes of the First World War...  _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor

    28 min
  8. The First World War: The Miracle on the Marne (Part 3)

    31 AUG

    The First World War: The Miracle on the Marne (Part 3)

    What extraordinary events saw the French - already on the brink of defeat - take on the formerly formidable German army in a remarkable counter-offensive on the 4th of September, in France, in a clash that would later become known as the Miracle on the Marne? Why was this such a decisive moment in the events of the First World War How did it relate to the famous Schlieffen plan? Did it really see the French charging into battle in Renault taxis? And, why did it become one of the most legendary moments in all of French history? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss one of the most astounding clashes of the First World War: the Battle of the Marne. 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 _______ Go to https://www.surfshark.com/TRIH or use code TRIH at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee. Try Adobe Express for free now at https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/designwithexpress or by searching in the app store. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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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  • Creator
    Goalhanger
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    827
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Goalhanger Podcasts
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    The Rest Is History
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    Goalhanger Podcasts

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