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  Goalhanger  

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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#704

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

Yesterday

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:12

Yesterday

#703

667. The Mystery of the Mona Lisa

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

06 May 2026

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:57

06 May 2026

#702

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

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:43

03 May 2026

#701

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

29 Apr 2026

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:11

29 Apr 2026

#700

664. Britain in the 70s: Scandal in Downing Street (Part 3)

With Britain heading towards financial meltdown and paranoia in the air, could its exhaust... more

26 Apr 2026

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:08

26 Apr 2026

#699

663. Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)

In the Spring of 1975, why was the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, so embattled? Why was th... more

22 Apr 2026

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:18

22 Apr 2026

#698

662. Britain in the 70s: The Rise of Thatcher (Part 1)

How did Margaret Thatcher rise to become leader of the Conservative Party in Britain? Why ... more

19 Apr 2026

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:36

19 Apr 2026

#697

661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shōgun Triumphant (Part 4)

Who was the greatest female Samurai warrior of all time? What would unfold in the next pha... more

15 Apr 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:51

15 Apr 2026

#696

660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

Who was Yoshitsune, one of the greatest generals in all Japanese history? What part did he... more

12 Apr 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:28

12 Apr 2026

#695

659. Dawn of the Samurai: Bloodbath at the Bridge (Part 2)

Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bon... more

08 Apr 2026

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:26

08 Apr 2026

#694

Music: The Father of the Blues, Golden Age of Jazz, and David Bowie | History in Photos

**Unlock the full episode and the complete History in Photos mini series by joining The Re... more

07 Apr 2026

08 MINS

08:24

07 Apr 2026

#693

658. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shadow of the Sword (Part 1)

Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bon... more

05 Apr 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:27

05 Apr 2026

#692

657. The Ku Klux Klan: American Fascists (Part 4)

After resurrecting in 1915, how did the Ku Klux Klan make its move on the next major Ameri... more

01 Apr 2026

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:31

01 Apr 2026

#691

Revolutions: Iran, the Prague Spring, and Ceaușescu’s Fall | History in Photos

**Unlock the full episode and the complete History in Photos mini series by joining The Re... more

31 Mar 2026

17 MINS

17:09

31 Mar 2026

#690

656. The Ku Klux Klan: Birth of a Nation (Part 3)

How did the second incarnation of the clan, born in Georgia in 1915, grow into a seemingly... more

29 Mar 2026

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:09

29 Mar 2026

#689

655. The Ku Klux Klan: Terror in the South (Part 2)

How and why did the terrible violence of the Ku Klux Klan escalate? What was the political... more

26 Mar 2026

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:56

26 Mar 2026

#688

654. The Ku Klux Klan: The Rise of Evil (Part 1)

How did the three iterations of the Ku Klux Klan come into being in 1866, 1915, and the la... more

23 Mar 2026

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:05

23 Mar 2026

#687

653. London’s Golden Age: The Shadow of the Madhouse (Part 4)

Who did Samuel Johnson fall in love with towards the end of his life, and why did it break... more

19 Mar 2026

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:08

19 Mar 2026

#686

652. London’s Golden Age: The Ghosts of Culloden (Part 3)

What adventures occurred during Samuel Johnson and James Boswell’s journey into the heart ... more

16 Mar 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:55

16 Mar 2026

#685

651. London’s Golden Age: Sex and Scandal in Georgian Britain (Part 2)

Why was London such a cauldron of sexual scandal and political tumult in the 18th century?... more

12 Mar 2026

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:46

12 Mar 2026

#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