The Rest Is History
GoalhangerTake 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 10... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 836 | Founded | 5 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Who was Dionysus, the son of Zeus, and Greek god of ecstasy, revelry and madness? Why was he so central to the ancient Greeks? What is the story of the Bacchae, the play in which a young man is ripped apart by the handmaidens of the goddess Artemis? ... more
What is the story behind the writing of Oedipus, the notorious king of Thebes who murdered his father and unwittingly married his mother? Was it based on a real historical event? What are Oedipus’ cursed mythic origins in Thebes? Who was Sophocles, t... more
What are the mythic origins of Zeus, King of the Olympians, and the other Greek gods? From what period did the earliest of the Greek myths derive? Who was Hesiod - alongside Homer, the greatest of the Greek poets, and the father of European literatur... more
Who was Grover Cleveland, and why is he one of the most controversial American Presidents of all time? Why was the run up to his first term, in 1884 at the height of the Gilded Age, so pivotal to American politics? How did he rocket to the heights of... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- Ep 600; Chatham High Street. Brilliant
A fantastic long awaited episode that filled me with joy. Tom in awe of the immense history of the place, and Dominic in fits of giggles throughout😂. Brilliant podcast & I can’t wait to see the visuals on the you tube. 😊
This could be an effective tourism campaign; as an Aussie who’s never had a compulsion to visit the UK, I’m suddenly overwhelmed with a niggle to go see this incredible historic place for myself.
Thank you both. 😉
Apple Podcasts5MerriCreek
Australia15 days ago - Very disappointed at guest host
What way to stain an otherwise great podcast that has is a refuge for people trying to get away from the toxic divisiveness we experience in so many other parts of our lives. You bring on a different host who inserts her own opinions about current social and moral issues like abortion--She decries the overturning of Roe v Wade and suggests that a place where children are protected from being murdered by their own mothers is a dystopia? While that is a sad and pathetic inversion of truth, I real... more
Apple Podcasts1FJCoughlin
United States16 days ago - A Favorite
Deep historical knowledge and dry British humor. Great stuff!
Apple Podcasts5CarnshewUnited States17 days ago - So good I went back to the beginning and listened twice!
The spread of subjects, humour and injections of specialist insights make this a superbly enjoyable Podcast!
I’m currently revisiting the back catalogue and uncovering gems, e.g. the team’s episodes around Halloween and Paganism with Ronald Hutton. My favourite lecturer (with a deep nod to John Guy) during my time at Bristol, brings a real depth of knowledge and understanding to the subject.
The other experts are similarly enlightening, adding to Dominic and Tom’s focussed - and often funny - ... more
Apple Podcasts5Andy the Brave
United Kingdom19 days ago - Addictive informative and hilarious.
Who would have thought history could be this exhilarating! Tom and Dominic with their gay wit and repartee have injected life into long dead, and to me, tedious areas of more recent political history. Now a fully paid up member of TRIH club I have plumbed the depths of this truly amazing podcast series and shared it with my family, listening ages from 91 to 8!
Apple Podcasts5JunkyardmaxUnited Kingdom19 days ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Spotify | #118 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #2 | United States/History |
Spotify | #77 | United States/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #37 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | United States/History |
YouTube | #29 | United Kingdom/Popular Podcasts |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Rest Is History
What is The Rest Is History about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A compelling exploration of history's most pivotal moments awaits listeners, featuring discussions on significant events such as World Wars, the rise and fall of empires, and influential historical figures. The engaging storytelling style of the hosts aims to bring the past to life with a mix of humor and in-depth analysis, appealing to those interested in unraveling the layers of history's impact on contemporary society. Episodes are marked by a rich narrative, drawing connections between eras and encouraging a deeper understanding of historical contexts, particularly centered on British and European history, while also occasionally venturing into American historical events.
Where can I find podcast stats for The Rest Is History?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Rest Is History. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Rest Is History and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does The Rest Is History get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Rest Is History, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for The Rest Is History?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Rest Is History, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does The Rest Is History have?
To see how many followers or subscribers The Rest Is History has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to The Rest Is History?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Rest Is History:
1. The Rest Is Classified
2. The Rest Is Politics
3. Empire
4. Dan Snow's History Hit
5. The Rest Is Politics: US
How many episodes of The Rest Is History are there?
The Rest Is History launched 5 years ago and published 836 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact The Rest Is History?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Rest Is History?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Rest Is History from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Rest Is History?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Rest Is History. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on The Rest Is History?
Recent guests on The Rest Is History include:
1. Professor Robert Coles
2. Robert Coles
3. Ronan McGreevy
4. Paul Rouse
5. Ronan McGreevey
6. Professor Paul Rouse
7. Anthony Scaramucci
8. David McCloskey
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.