The Rest Is History podcast

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. The Rest Is History Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to full series and live show tickets, ad-free listening, our exclusive weekly newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the show, and our members’ chatroom on Discord.  Just head to therestishistory.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestishistory. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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. The Rest Is History Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to full series and live show tickets, ad-free listening, our exclusive weekly newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the show, and our members’ chatroom on Discord.  Just head to therestishistory.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestishistory. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

 

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559. The Rolling Stones: Satanic Majesties of Sixties Rebellion (Part 2)

"We're not worried about petty morals." What happened to the Rolling Stones in 1967 to see... more

23 Apr 2025

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1:10:55

23 Apr 2025


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558. The Rolling Stones: Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll (Part 1)

What are the origins of Britain’s original bad boys, The Rolling Stones? Where did they al... more

20 Apr 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:08

20 Apr 2025


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557. 1066: The Norman Conquest (Part 4)

What happened in the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings? What horrors did William the Con... more

16 Apr 2025

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1:05:47

16 Apr 2025


#578

556. 1066: The Battle of Hastings (Part 3)

Following King Harold Godwinson’s climactic victory at the Battle of Stanford Bridge, and ... more

13 Apr 2025

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59:01

13 Apr 2025


#577

555. 1066: Slaughter at Stamford Bridge (Part 2)

In the tumultuous climax of 1066, why was Harold’s very own brother Tostig the first of th... more

09 Apr 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:27

09 Apr 2025


#576

554. 1066: The Shadows of War (Part 1)

Why is 1066 the most important year in English history? Who were the three main candidates... more

06 Apr 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:09

06 Apr 2025


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553. The Last Viking: Warrior of the New Rome (Part 2)

Harald Hardrada; exiled prince of Norway and mercenary, has landed in the greatest city on... more

02 Apr 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:25

02 Apr 2025


#574

552. The Last Viking: The Saga of Harald Hardrada (Part 1)

“I swear I will not flee from this fight. I will triumph, or I will die!” In the 1066 game... more

30 Mar 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:28

30 Mar 2025


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551. The Road to 1066: Countdown to Conquest (Part 4)

In the triumvirate of 1066, William of Normandy, Harald Hardrada, and Harold Godwinson, th... more

27 Mar 2025

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1:01:33

27 Mar 2025


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550. The Road to 1066: Rise of the Normans (Part 3)

Born into a world of treachery, violence and death, William of Normandy defied all expecta... more

24 Mar 2025

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24 Mar 2025


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549. The Road to 1066: Revenge of the Vikings (Part 2)

Following the bloody St Brice’s Day Massacre, of the 13th of November 1002, which saw King... more

20 Mar 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:36

20 Mar 2025


#570

548. The Road to 1066: Anglo-Saxon Apocalypse (Part 1)

The Norman Conquest of 1066, culminating in the legendary Battle of Hastings, is perhaps t... more

17 Mar 2025

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1:00:05

17 Mar 2025


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547. The French Revolution: The Execution of the King (Part 4)

The second revolution that engulfed France over the course of 1792 reached its climax in D... more

13 Mar 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:55

13 Mar 2025


#568

546. The French Revolution: The Monarchy Falls (Part 3)

“From this place and from this day forth commences a new era in the world’s history, and y... more

10 Mar 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:06

10 Mar 2025


#567

545. The French Revolution: The First Feminist (Part 2)

In the summer and Autumn of 1792 - with the Prussians bearing down on Paris, the streets t... more

06 Mar 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:35

06 Mar 2025


#566

544. The French Revolution: The September Massacres (Part 1)

‘Still more traitors, still more treason…" It is 1792 and France has been at war since Apr... more

03 Mar 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:14

03 Mar 2025


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543. Death in the Amazon: Aguirre, the Wrath of God

“Anyone who even thinks of abandoning this mission will be cut up into a thousand pieces…I... more

27 Feb 2025

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1:09:57

27 Feb 2025


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542. Elizabeth I’s Sorcerer: Angels and Demons in Renaissance Europe

In Tudor England, during the reign of Elizabeth I, there lived in the very heart of her co... more

24 Feb 2025

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1:05:18

24 Feb 2025


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541. Heart of Darkness: Fear and Loathing in the Congo

“The horror! The horror!” Joseph Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness’ - the inspiration for Franci... more

20 Feb 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:41

20 Feb 2025


#562

540. Horror in the Congo: A Conspiracy Unmasked (Part 3)

Exposing the dark pit of human suffering, cruelty and corruption that had long been secret... more

17 Feb 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:05

17 Feb 2025


#561

539. Horror in the Congo: The Crimes of Empire (Part 2)

“A secret society of murderers with a king for a ringleader”. In 1885 King Leopold of Belg... more

13 Feb 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:59

13 Feb 2025