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. 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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675. The First World War: Slaughter at Gallipoli (Part 5)

Why was the Battle of Gallipoli, starting in February 1915, in Turkey, so disastrous for t... more

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674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)

Why did the British nurse, Edith Cavell, become a key player in the Belgian Resistance to ... more

27 May 2026

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27 May 2026


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673. The First World War: The Submarine Strikes (Part 3)

Was the Lusitania merely an ocean liner like Titanic, or a formidable battle ship? How and... more

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24 May 2026


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672. The First World War: Italy’s Doomed Campaign (Part 2)

How did Italy enter the First World War alongside the Allies in 1915? What were they hopin... more

20 May 2026

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20 May 2026


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Empress Matilda: Civil War and the Fight for the Throne

How did Matilda, princess of England, become Empress of the Holy Roman Empire in 1110? Wha... more

19 May 2026

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671. The First World War: Blood in the Trenches (Part 1)

During the First World War, what was it like to live in the trenches on the Western Front ... more

17 May 2026

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17 May 2026


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670. Tom Holland Meets Paul McCartney

How was Paul McCartney influenced by life in postwar Liverpool? How did he and the Beatles... more

14 May 2026

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669. Greece vs. Persia: The Battle of Marathon (Part 2)

Why did the Battle of Marathon change the world so considerably? How did the battle itself... more

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668. Greece vs Persia: The Rise of the First Superpower (Part 1)

Why did the Persian Empire cross the Aegean to destroy Athens in 490BC? Who was Darius, th... more

10 May 2026

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667. The Mystery of the Mona Lisa

Is there a secret meaning behind the Mona Lisa’s famously ambiguous smile? What light does... more

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666. Wine and the Birth of Civilisation

What does The Odyssey teach us about the history of wine in the ancient world? How did Jul... more

03 May 2026

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665. Britain in the 70s: The Bailout from Hell (Part 4)

How did the new British Prime Minister, Jim Callaghan, intend to keep Britain from bankrup... more

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