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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.

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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#684

650. London’s Golden Age: The Mad Life of Dr Johnson (Part 1)

Who was Samuel Johnson, the dominant literary celebrity of 18th century London and the man... more

09 Mar 2026

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:32

09 Mar 2026

#683

649. The Fall of the Incas: The Last Emperor (Part 6)

With the Incan emperor on the run, and the Spanish divided, what atrocities would unfold i... more

05 Mar 2026

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:25

05 Mar 2026

#682

648. The Fall of the Incas: Battle for the Sacred City (Part 5)

Three years into the conquest of the Incas, how did the Spaniards respond to the Incan upr... more

02 Mar 2026

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:43

02 Mar 2026

#681

647. The Fall of the Incas: The King in the North (Part 4)

How did the Spanish conquistadors under Francisco Pizarro take advantage of the Incan civi... more

26 Feb 2026

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:59

26 Feb 2026

#680

Greatest Paintings: The French Revolution - Millet's Angelus

Why was Jean-François Millet’s The Angelus considered highly controversial and politically... more

25 Feb 2026

06 MINS

06:34

25 Feb 2026

#679

646. The Fall of the Incas: Death to the Emperor (Part 3)

What happened to the emperor of the Incas after he was taken prisoner by the Spanish conqu... more

23 Feb 2026

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:36

23 Feb 2026

#678

The Book Club: Wuthering Heights

Why does Emily Brontë's novel, Wuthering Heights, have such an enduring romantic associati... more

20 Feb 2026

20 MINS

20:57

20 Feb 2026

#677

645. The Fall of the Incas: Massacre in the Andes (Part 2)

What happened when the Spanish conquistadors lead by Francisco Pizarro came face to face w... more

19 Feb 2026

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:00

19 Feb 2026

#676

Greatest Paintings: Age of Enlightenment - Raeburn's Skating Minister

How does Henry Raeburn’s Skating Minister represent both the Scottish Enlightenment and th... more

18 Feb 2026

06 MINS

06:01

18 Feb 2026

#675

644. The Fall of the Incas: Empire of Gold (Part 1)

Why was the Spanish conquest of the Incas one of the most pivotal moments in world history... more

16 Feb 2026

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:20

16 Feb 2026

#674

643. Rome’s Greatest Enemy: Carthage Destroyed (Part 4)

Three decades after the defeat of Hannibal, how had the Roman Empire managed to conquer va... more

12 Feb 2026

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:15

12 Feb 2026

#673

Greatest Paintings: The Ghost of Spain – Velázquez’s Las Meninas

Why does Diego Velázquez’ Las Meninas represent the fading Spanish Golden Age? How did he ... more

11 Feb 2026

06 MINS

06:23

11 Feb 2026

#672

642. Rome’s Greatest Enemy: Bloodbath in Africa (Part 3)

Would the Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio successfully march on Africa? What happen... more

09 Feb 2026

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:04

09 Feb 2026

#671

641. Rome’s Greatest Enemy: Hannibal’s Nemesis (Part 2)

What happened at the Battle of Ibera, a totemic though overlooked battle of the Punic Wars... more

05 Feb 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:15

05 Feb 2026

#670

Greatest Paintings: Dawn of the Dutch Golden Age - The Arnolfini Portrait

Why is Jan Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait perceived as one of the greatest mysteries of the... more

04 Feb 2026

10 MINS

10:12

04 Feb 2026

#669

640. Rome’s Greatest Enemy: Carthage at the Gates (Part 1)

Did Hannibal march on Rome after his legendary victory at the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC? ... more

02 Feb 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:47

02 Feb 2026

#668

639. Revolution in Iran: Death in the Desert (Part 4)

How did America respond after the American Embassy in Tehran was seized, and American citi... more

29 Jan 2026

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:15

29 Jan 2026

#667

638. Revolution in Iran: The Hostage Crisis (Part 3)

Why and how was the American Embassy stormed in 1979, at the height of the Iranian Revolut... more

26 Jan 2026

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:18

26 Jan 2026

#666

637. Revolution in Iran: Rise of the Ayatollah (Part 2)

What set off the final uprisings of the Iranian Revolution, against the last Shah of Iran,... more

22 Jan 2026

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:47

22 Jan 2026

#665

636. Revolution in Iran: Fall of the Shah (Part 1)

Why did the Iranian Revolution erupt in 1979? What was the nature of the relationship betw... more

19 Jan 2026

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:34

19 Jan 2026

#664

635. Joan of Arc: For Fear of the Flames (Part 4)

What were the harsh conditions of Joan of Arc’s imprisonment, at the hands of her English ... more

15 Jan 2026

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:30

15 Jan 2026

#663

634. Joan of Arc: Heroine in Chains (Part 3)

How was Charles VII, with the help of Joan of Arc, able to fight his way to Reims to be cr... more

12 Jan 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:11

12 Jan 2026

#662

633. Joan of Arc: Saviour of France (Part 2)

How did a young, uneducated peasant girl dressed in men’s clothing, Joan of Arc, plan to c... more

08 Jan 2026

55 MINS

55:59

08 Jan 2026

#661

632. Joan of Arc: Warrior Maid (Part 1)

What are the origins of the legendary Joan of Arc, the famous French maid who saved France... more

05 Jan 2026

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:16

05 Jan 2026