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The Rest Is History

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Holocaust
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Peasants' Revolt
Nuremberg Rallies
Adolf Hitler
World War II
Antisemitism
Mein Kampf
Austria
Propaganda
John Ball
Third Reich
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Reichstag Fire
Allianz
Freemasonry
Socialism
Nazi Party

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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Who was the greatest female Samurai warrior of all time? What would unfold in the next phase of the terrible civil war between the Minamoto and the Taira dynasties? And, how did the Samurai finally become the masters of Japan?

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Who was Yoshitsune, one of the greatest generals in all Japanese history? What part did he play in the ferocious Samurai civil war between the Minamoto clan and the Taira? And, who would win the most decisive victory in all of Samurai history?

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Recent Guests

Chris Floyd
Portrait photographer joining to discuss historical moments in photography
Self-employed photographer | Collaborator with various outlets
Episode: Revolutions: Iran, the Prague Spring, and Ceaușescu’s Fall | History in Photos
Laura Cumming
Art historian and author
Episode: Greatest Paintings: The Ghost of Spain – Velázquez’s Las Meninas
Conan O'Brien
Comedian, television host, and podcaster
Episode: The Beatles: The British Invasion, with Conan O’Brien (Part 2)
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
Distinguished journalist for The Irish Times and author
The Irish Times
Episode: 581. The Irish Civil War: The Killing of Michael Collins (Part 2)
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)

Hosts

Dominic Sandbrook
Historian and co-host, associated with The Rest Is History.
Tom Holland
Historian and host, known for dynamic storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 64.5k ratings
  • History at its best

    Favourite podcast: always fascinating, informative, witty and entertaining. History at its best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clarissa918
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • As good as everyone says

    This show reminded me why I fell in love with studying history when I was a teenager. Their love for the history is contagious and will keep you thinking and trying to get your friends and family to ask you more questions - and then what happened?! Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lmart1991
    United Statesa month ago
  • RIHC = A bait and switch scam

    Purchased for my birthday by my wife, after years of listening as a non subscriber, only to find the RIHC access is no longer available. No access to requests or help. Upsetting, yet another lesson of history!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LFC in NYC
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you!

    I have learned so much about such wide swath of history and have always been entertained along the way!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaverCL
    United Statesa month ago
  • Vocabulary

    You have to stop saying so many times “unplausable” and “ utterly “

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jiuuhtfrt
    United Statesa month ago

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Spartacus and Gladiators, with Mary Beard
Q: Suppose you had the opportunity to go back in a time machine and to watch a gladiatorial show, do you think you would avail yourself of that opportunity?
Mary Beard contemplates the moral implications and compares the experience to watching gladiator-themed films.
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.

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A history podcast that blends deep research with vivid narrative on major moments, rulers, battles, and events that shaped the world. Episodes often pair rigorous analysis with humor and engaging storytelling, featuring expert guests and cross-era comparisons. Notable strengths include ambitious topic choices, strong host chemistry, and the way complex histories are made accessible through lively dialogue and narrative flair. A good fit for listeners who enjoy richly sourced context, dramatic storytelling, and occasional forays into art and culture related to historical periods.

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2. Laura Cumming
3. Conan O'Brien
4. Mary Beard
5. Professor Robert Coles
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