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The Rest Is History

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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 10... more

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No one was like him, terrible were his crimes…

Where was Alexander the Great born, and who were his parents? What drove him to go beyond the Aegean empire he had already carved out for himself, and conquer lands beyond the limits of the Greek world... more

After two years at sea, what happened when Horatio Nelson - now Britain’s most celebrated naval commander - finally returned home, to his wife and father? Following his involvement in the poisonous politics of Naples, his terrible treatment of the Ja... more

What happened when the heroic Horatio Nelson, victor of the Battle of the Nile, sailed into the seething city of Naples? Why would his meeting with the glamorous celebrity, Lady Emma Hamilton, shape the rest of his life? And, why would his decision t... more

Did the Trojan War - the ten year, cosmic clash between the Greeks and the Trojans, featuring the Olympian gods, kings and heroes - actually happen? Is there any evidence for the existence of the Trojan Horse? And, why is it the war the foundational ... more

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Mary Beard
Professor of Classics at Cambridge and renowned classicist
Cambridge University
Episode: The Trojan War, with Mary Beard
Professor Robert Coles
Emeritus Professor at De Montfort University and author of the book, This Sporting Life, Sport and Liberty in England 1760 to 1960.
De Montfort University
Episode: 593. The Fight of the Century
Robert Coles
Historian and author of 'This Sporting Life'
Episode: 592. Mad Victorian Sport
Ronan McGreevy
Irish historian and author of Great Hatred, The Assassination of Field Marshals, a Henry Wilson MP
Episode: 580. The Irish Civil War: The Assassination of Sir Henry Wilson (Part 1)
Ronan McGreevey
Journalist and historian
Episode: 579. The Irish War of Independence: Showdown in London (Part 4)
Professor Paul Rouse
Irish National Treasurer, Professor at University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Episode: 577. The Irish War of Independence: The Violence Begins (Part 2)
Paul Rouse
Former caretaker manager of County Offaly, professor of history at University College Dublin, Irish national treasure
University College Dublin
Episode: 576. The Irish War of Independence: Rise of the IRA (Part 1)
Anthony Scaramucci
Former White House Communications Director and host of The Rest Is Politics US
The Rest Is Politics
Episode: 542. Elizabeth I’s Sorcerer: Angels and Demons in Renaissance Europe
David McCloskey
Former CIA analyst and spy novelist
Episode: Russian Spies, Pigeons, and The Rest Is Classified…

Hosts

Tom Holland
Co-host and historian known for engaging storytelling and humor, delving into history's impactful events and figures.
Dominic Sandbrook
Co-host and cultural historian specializing in British history, offering insights and lively discussions with Tom Holland.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 57.8k ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    MerriCreek
    Australiaa month 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 Podcasts
    1
    FJCoughlin
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Favorite

    Deep historical knowledge and dry British humor. Great stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carnshew
    United Statesa month 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 Podcasts
    5
    Andy the Brave
    United Kingdoma month 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 Podcasts
    5
    Junkyardmax
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and accessible storytelling that brings historical events to life.

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Alexander the Great, with Mary Beard
Q: Can we just look at Alexander's upbringing as it is told by biographers and historians writing very much later?
They discuss Alexander's upbringing, particularly focusing on his mother Olympias and the implications of Philip II's polygamous marriage.
Alexander the Great, with Mary Beard
Q: But would you also acknowledge a sense that he is, I mean, almost a figure of myth, kind of terrifying and potent in a way beyond the mortal norm?
Mary Beard acknowledges the mythic status of Alexander, emphasizing the need to balance the truth and myth surrounding his character.
602. Greek Myths: Zeus, King of the Gods (Part 1)
Q: Does he believe in the details of the stories?
Most Greeks did not question the existence of the gods, viewing their presence as akin to how we perceive the market.
592. Mad Victorian Sport
Q: What can we learn from Richard Manks' feat of pedestrianism?
Manks' incredible achievement reflects the human spirit's endurance and reminds us of the way historical sports reflect social and cultural contexts.
586. Mary, Queen of Scots: The Battle for Scotland (Part 3)
Q: Why does Mary Queen of Scots not do it in Scotland?
Mary was motivated by homesickness for France and a desire to maintain her claim to the English throne, leading her to tread cautiously with Protestant nobles.

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