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 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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Episodes

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

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

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

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

702. Roman Civil War: The Barbarian Invasion (Part 2)

701. Roman Civil War: Rise of the General (Part 1)

700. The Troubles: Bloody Sunday (Part 4)

699. The Troubles: Return of the IRA (Part 3)

698. The Troubles: The Brink of Civil War (Part 2)

697. The Troubles: Murder in Belfast (Part 1)

696. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: Killing the Queen of Scots (Part 6)

695. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: The Shadow War (Part 5)

694. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: A Treacherous Conspiracy (Part 4)

693. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: England’s Greatest Hero (Part 3)

692. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: A Massacre in Paris (Part 2)

691. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: The Queen’s Spymaster (Part 1)

690. A Murderous Affair: Death at Mayerling (Part 2)

689. A Murderous Affair: The Habsburgs’ Greatest Scandal (Part 1)

688. The Odyssey: Return of the King (Part 2)

687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1)

686. Jefferson: The Betrayal of Liberty (Part 4)

685. Hamilton: Duel to the Death (Part 3)

684. Franklin: Revenge of the American Genius (Part 2)

683. Washington: Hero of the Revolution (Part 1)

682. South Africa: Mandela and the Death of Apartheid (Part 6)

681. Brazil: The Emperor’s Anthem (Part 5)

680. The Netherlands: The Revolt that Made The Modern World (Part 4)

The Fascist World Cup: Mussolini's Football Dictatorship | History of the World Cup

679. Germany: The Song Hitler Stole (Part 3)

678. Britain: God Save the King (Part 2)

677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1)

676. The First World War: Churchill’s Calamity (Part 6)

675. The First World War: Slaughter at Gallipoli (Part 5)

674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)

673. The First World War: The Submarine Strikes (Part 3)

672. The First World War: Italy’s Doomed Campaign (Part 2)

Empress Matilda: Civil War and the Fight for the Throne

671. The First World War: Blood in the Trenches (Part 1)

670. Tom Holland Meets Paul McCartney

669. Greece vs. Persia: The Battle of Marathon (Part 2)

668. Greece vs Persia: The Rise of the First Superpower (Part 1)

667. The Mystery of the Mona Lisa

666. Wine and the Birth of Civilisation

665. Britain in the 70s: The Bailout from Hell (Part 4)

664. Britain in the 70s: Scandal in Downing Street (Part 3)

663. Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)

662. Britain in the 70s: The Rise of Thatcher (Part 1)

661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shōgun Triumphant (Part 4)

660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

659. Dawn of the Samurai: Bloodbath at the Bridge (Part 2)