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The Rest Is History

The world’s most popular history podcast, with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. Join The Rest Is

Episodes

Total: 711

185. Agatha Christie

2022/5/16

Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist in history.Coinciding neatly with the 'Wagatha Christie

Could the West have lost the Cold War? Would we be happier if we didn't study history? Would you pre

Who was the most influential leader of the 20th century? What would have happened if the South had w

182. Operation Barbarossa

2022/5/5

What military parallels does Putin's invasion of Ukraine have with Hitler's attempt to invade the So

In January, Tom and Dominic explored the history of Babylon, from Nebuchadnezzar onwards (episode 14

George Orwell, a love of wildlife, and Raheem Sterling - but what does it mean to be English in the

In the second of two episodes covering France's post-war presidents, Tom and Dominic drill down into

In the second of two episodes covering France's post-war presidents, Tom and Dominic drill down into

It's the day after the French election runoff between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, so naturall

It's the day after the French election runoff between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, so naturall

177. The Jewish Revolt

2022/4/21

In the second of two episodes on the Jewish Revolt, Tom and Dominic discuss the burning of the Templ

In the second of two episodes on the Jewish Revolt, Tom and Dominic discuss the burning of the Templ

"The destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans: a thrilling, terrible, and blood-soaked story."Followin

"The destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans: a thrilling, terrible, and blood-soaked story."Followin

175. Crucifixion

2022/4/14

Crucifixions were a form of public execution so heinous that the Romans themselves were reluctant to

175. Crucifixion (Part 1)

2022/4/14

Crucifixions were a form of public execution so heinous that the Romans themselves were reluctant to

Richard II, Prince Charles, and Tony Blair. From Merlin, to the middle ages, to the modern day, the

China's Cultural Revolution under Chairman Mao was one of the most staggeringly brutal events in rec

In the final part of our Falklands series, Tom and Dominic discuss the legacy of the war in both the

In the final part of our Falklands series, Tom and Dominic discuss the legacy of the war in both the