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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619. Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen (Part 4)

How was Elizabeth I finally crowned Queen of England, after long years of perilous waiting... more

Yesterday

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Yesterday


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618. Elizabeth I: The Shadow of the Tower (Part 3)

Why did Elizabeth I’s brother, Henry VIII’s heir, Edward VI, choose his cousin Jane Grey t... more

17 Nov 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:18

17 Nov 2025


#644

617. Elizabeth I: Anne Boleyn's Bastard (Part 2)

What happened to the infant Elizabeth I following the bloody execution of her mother Anne ... more

13 Nov 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:01

13 Nov 2025


#643

616. Elizabeth I: The Fall of the Axe (Part 1)

How did Elizabeth I’s tumultuous early life in the court of her wife murdering father, Hen... more

10 Nov 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:10

10 Nov 2025


#642

RIHC: Disney's Legacy, with Bob Iger

What’s the first question people at Disney ask themselves when they have a great idea? How... more

07 Nov 2025

33 MINS

33:31

07 Nov 2025


#641

615. Disneyland: The Modern American Utopia

Why is Disneyland one of the most influential architectural creations of the 21st century?... more

06 Nov 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:28

06 Nov 2025


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614. Walt Disney: The Great American Storyteller

How did Walt Disney come to found the company that still bears his name, and would change ... more

03 Nov 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:41

03 Nov 2025


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Spartacus and Gladiators, with Mary Beard

Where did gladiatorial combat originate? Who was Spartacus, the legendary gladiator? How d... more

31 Oct 2025

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10:28

31 Oct 2025


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613. Nelson: Glory at Trafalgar (Part 6)

How did the British fleet prepare for war, on the morning of the Battle of Trafalgar? With... more

30 Oct 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:26

30 Oct 2025


#637

612. Nelson: The Final Showdown (Part 5)

After two years at sea chasing the combined fleet of France and Spain, what was Nelson’s n... more

27 Oct 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:29

27 Oct 2025


#636

Julius Caesar, with Mary Beard

What is the main difference between Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great? When did Julius... more

23 Oct 2025

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11:18

23 Oct 2025


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611. Nelson: Bonaparte Prepares to Strike (Part 4)

With Britain at war for more than eight long years, and her people depleted and hungry, ho... more

22 Oct 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:58

22 Oct 2025


#634

610. Nelson: The Battle of Copenhagen (Part 3)

With fears that the powerful Danish fleet would join with the French against the British, ... more

19 Oct 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:55

19 Oct 2025


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Alexander the Great, with Mary Beard

No one was like him, terrible were his crimes… Where was Alexander the Great born, and who... more

16 Oct 2025

10 MINS

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16 Oct 2025


#632

609. Nelson: The Gathering Storm (Part 2)

After two years at sea, what happened when Horatio Nelson - now Britain’s most celebrated ... more

15 Oct 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:42

15 Oct 2025


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608. Nelson: Slaughter in Naples (Part 1)

What happened when the heroic Horatio Nelson, victor of the Battle of the Nile, sailed int... more

12 Oct 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:53

12 Oct 2025


#630

The Trojan War, with Mary Beard

Did the Trojan War - the ten year, cosmic clash between the Greeks and the Trojans, featur... more

09 Oct 2025

10 MINS

10:07

09 Oct 2025


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607. Nelson’s Lover: The Scandalous Lady Hamilton

Who was Emma Hamilton, Horatio Nelson’s strikingly beautiful, and famously fashionable mis... more

08 Oct 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:33

08 Oct 2025


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606. Enoch Powell: Rivers of Blood

Who was Enoch Powell, the deeply controversial British conservative politician? Why is he ... more

05 Oct 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:31

05 Oct 2025


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605. Greek Myths: Jason & The Quest for the Golden Fleece (Part 4)

What terrifying trials did Jason and the Argonauts have to overcome to win the famous Gold... more

01 Oct 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:02

01 Oct 2025


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604. Greek Myths: Sex, Drugs & Tragedy (Part 3)

Who was Dionysus, the son of Zeus, and Greek god of ecstasy, revelry and madness? Why was ... more

28 Sep 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:34

28 Sep 2025


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603. Greek Myths: The Riddle of the Sphinx (Part 2)

What is the story behind the writing of Oedipus, the notorious king of Thebes who murdered... more

24 Sep 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:34

24 Sep 2025


#624

602. Greek Myths: Zeus, King of the Gods (Part 1)

What are the mythic origins of Zeus, King of the Olympians, and the other Greek gods? From... more

21 Sep 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:17

21 Sep 2025


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601. Scandal in the White House

Who was Grover Cleveland, and why is he one of the most controversial American Presidents ... more

17 Sep 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:21

17 Sep 2025


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600. CHATHAM HIGH STREET

Why is Chatham High-street both futuristic and riddled with the past? Why was it a magnet ... more

14 Sep 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:56

14 Sep 2025


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599. The First World War: Downfall of the Habsburgs (Part 6)

After endeavouring to wreak their revenge on Serbia, what would be the greatest hammer blo... more

10 Sep 2025

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1:01:56

10 Sep 2025