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.

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Hosted by historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, The Rest is History dives deep into history's most dramatic moments and fascinating figures - exploring the stories of great empires, epic battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, and the Norman Conquest of 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life through gripping storytelling and expert analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How exactly was the assassination of Julius Caesar plotted and bloodily enacted? Why was Franz Ferdinand, the Austro-Hungarian Duke, murdered, sparking the First World War? Who assassinated Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy? Join Tom and Dominic as they unravel some of the most shocking assassinations of all time, and discover the true stories behind the victims and killers.

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How did William the Conquerer win the Battle of Hastings, and why did that mighty conflict break out? What’s the reason that the Hundred Years War - a dramatic fight for English hegemony in France - last for so long? Did Vikings really serve as bodyguards to the emperors of Byzantium? Join Tom and Dominic as they charge into the medieval world, with some of the most epic medieval battles of all time: tales of kings, queens, and the forging of the West.

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What were the factors that lead to the outbreak of the First World War, and why was an assassination the spark for this terrible and transformative moment? How was it possible that after such horrors the Second World War broke out out in 1939? And, how did Hitler rise to power and set Nazi Germany on the road to war against Europe’s Allies? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss in unsparing detail the chaotic outbreak of both World Wars - born of political machinations, human malice, and national greed - and the two violent, dramatic, and endlessly fascinating struggles that ensued.

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Which American President was embroiled in a sex scandal that nearly lost him the White House? What made Lord Byron such a notorious lothario, and why was he a controversial celebrity in his own time? How did the Rolling Stones conquer the world with their unique brand of rock and roll? Join Tom and Dominic as they divulge the secrets behind some of the most scintillating, searing, and seminal sex scandals of all time, encompassing the ruination of kingdoms, the rise of celebrities, and the death of political legitimacy….

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What drove the outbreak of the French Revolution - one of the most dramatic, violent, and significant events in all world history? Was this a heroic fight for liberty, or a rampaging bloodbath? And, how did events escalate from the invention of the guillotine, an execution of a king, and the rebirth of a nation? Join Tom and Dominic as they tell the stories behind the revolutions that transformed the world as we know it, and the forces - whether military, political, religious, or social - that drove them.

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Jörn Donnerr

Entertaining! And with lots of lesser known subjects. Good job!
Wonderful podcast

2025-10-19

MichaelaAhlberg

The Rest is History is one of the best podcasts available. Witty, fun and intelligent. I so enjoy this podcast, like a warm hug in a cold and rather depressing world. And I’m not even English.
Trustworthy and entertaining

2025-09-18

Yankee1117

It’s been called ”leftist”, but it just seems that way because of their intelligent curiosity. True to the documents, but willing to venture some well-declared surmise and succumb to the unavoidable humor of it all.
The perfect podcast

2025-05-18

MWSWE1983

There isn’t a podcast in the world I enjoy more, and it’s only getting better. Perfect balance of educational, interesting, and humorous. Long may it reign!

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.