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The Rest Is History

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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.

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716. King Arthur: The Truth Behind the Legend (Part 4)

Did King Arthur really exist or is he just a legend that has developed over the centuries?... more

5 hrs Ago

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1:06:14

5 hrs Ago

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715. King Arthur: The Mysteries of Merlin (Part 3)

What are the origins of Merlin, the powerful wizard and King Arthur’s advisor? Who was Geo... more

18 Oct 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:41

18 Oct 2026

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714. King Arthur: Lancelot and the Round Table (Part 2)

Who was the real Lancelot, King Arthur’s dashing love rival from the Arthurian legends? Wa... more

14 Oct 2026

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:48

14 Oct 2026

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713. King Arthur: The Once & Future King (Part 1)

What is the historical truth behind the tales of King Arthur, Britain’s greatest myth? Whe... more

11 Oct 2026

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:32

11 Oct 2026

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712. The Terror: The Fall of Robespierre (Part 6)

Why did the Terror reach unprecedented levels of bloodshed in 1794? Who was running France... more

07 Oct 2026

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:55

07 Oct 2026

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711. The Terror: Killing God (Part 5)

Why did Robespierre hold a vast, eccentric festival in 1794 when The Reign of Terror was a... more

04 Oct 2026

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:57

04 Oct 2026

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710. The Terror: Death at the Guillotine (Part 4)

How did two of the French Revolution's leading figures, Georges Danton and Maximilien Robe... more

30 Sep 2026

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:11

30 Sep 2026

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709. The Terror: The Execution of Marie Antoinette (Part 3)

In what conditions was Marie Antoinette - once the most glamorous woman in Europe - impris... more

27 Sep 2026

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:41

27 Sep 2026

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708. The Terror: The Reign of Robespierre (Part 2)

Where did Maximilien Robespierre come from and what led him to rise from provincial obscur... more

23 Sep 2026

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:10

23 Sep 2026

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707. The Terror: How The French Revolution Collapsed Into Chaos (Part 1)

How did the infamous murder of Jean-Paul Marat, one of the great firebrands of the French ... more

20 Sep 2026

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:33

20 Sep 2026

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706. Queen Victoria’s Revenge: Storming the Citadel (Part 2)

Who was Lieutenant General Napier, the man set out to rescue the European hostages held by... more

16 Sep 2026

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:41

16 Sep 2026

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705. Queen Victoria’s Revenge: The Mad Emperor of Abyssinia (Part 1)

Who was Emperor Tewodros II, the colourful and controversial Emperor of Abyssinia? Why did... more

13 Sep 2026

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:15

13 Sep 2026

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704. Roman Civil War: Master of the Republic (Part 4)

Who was Gaius Marius’ son, and how did he set out to bring down his father’s rival, Sulla?... more

09 Sep 2026

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:29

09 Sep 2026

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703. Roman Civil War: Marching on the Senate (Part 3)

What shocking, unprecedented act did Sulla commit with his legions after having his ambiti... more

06 Sep 2026

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:26