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The Rest is History

The Rest Is History
Elizabeth I
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Northern Ireland
Wine
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Italy
London
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Margaret Thatcher
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Spain
The Troubles
First World War
Francis Drake
Germany
Samuel Johnson
James Boswell
Bloody Sunday
Rome

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.

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Who was Gaius Marius, one of the two men who would shape the fate of Rome in the first century BC? Why was his road to fame, fortune, and political greatness, from total obscurity, so dangerous? And, would Marius be the man to face down the existenti... more

How did Bloody Sunday erupt on the 30th of January 1972? Why did it follow on the heels of terrible violence? And, what were the consequences of that violent day? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the tragic events of Bloody Sunday, and the final ... more

What was the Provisional IRA, and why did they return to the fray at the high point of The Troubles in Northern Ireland? How did a series of bloody battles, including the Short Strand Battle, brutally intensify tensions between the British Army and C... more

Why did the violence of the Troubles escalate as it did in Ulster? How did a series of marches from Belfast to Derry in 1969 result in terrible violence, and heighten the conflict? And, which terrible events saw the British army cross the border to i... more

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Paul Rouse
Professor of history, University College Dublin
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Helen Castor
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Paul McCartney
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Episode: 670. Tom Holland Meets Paul McCartney
Dan Brown
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Episode: 669. Greece vs. Persia: The Battle of Marathon (Part 2)

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Dominic Sandbrook
Host of The Rest is History; frequent contributor to in-depth historical discussions and narrative storytelling.
Tom Holland
Co-host and historian; frequent collaborator on historical narratives with a focus on engaging storytelling.

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#123
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#35
United Kingdom/History
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#115
Canada/History
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#52
Italy/History
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#63
Australia/History
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#116
Germany/History
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#137
Ukraine/Top Podcasts
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#151
Norway/Top Podcasts
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#6
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#11
Norway/History
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#39
Switzerland/History
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#53
Austria/History
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#62
Ireland/History
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#66
Israel/History
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#74
Sweden/History
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#91
Hong Kong/History
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#129
Finland/History
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#129
Chile/History
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#158
Brazil/History
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#158
South Africa/History
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#188
Netherlands/History
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#220
Argentina/History
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#223
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Denmark/History

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669. Greece vs. Persia: The Battle of Marathon (Part 2)
Q: Who was on which side in the key decision to attack or hold, and what did the generals argue?
Miltiades argued for an offensive move down from the hills into the plain to trap the Persian forces and prevent their cavalry from exploiting the terrain, while others warned against risking open ground against a superior enemy; the war archon Callimachus cast the deciding vote in favor of Miltiades, tipping the balance toward attack.
670. Tom Holland Meets Paul McCartney
Q: When did you first realize the Beatles could write music that stood up to the greats you learned from?
McCartney recalls growing confidence as songwriting partnerships matured, noting how collaboration with John Lennon and a shift from simple love songs to more complex themes followed their early experiments and exposure to literature.

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Across a broad sweep of global history, the show combines rigorous historical narrative with lively host banter to illuminate power, empire, rebellion, and culture. Episodes weave deep dives into ancient Rome, the Tudor and Stuart eras, and critical modern conflicts with ambitious forays into myth, literature, and maritime exploration. Frequent throughlines include the interplay between individual ambition and structural forces, the moral ambiguities of leadership, and the way propaganda, espionage, and ideology shape events. The format is conversational and accessible, often blending archival detail with vivid storytelling, anecdotes, and pop-culture parallels, which helps listeners connect complex histories to contemporary debates. A few ... more

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