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The Rest Is History

The Rest Is History

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Summary
 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.Goalhanger World
Episodes
  • 721. The Charge of the Light Brigade: Outbreak of The Crimean War (Part 1)

    721. The Charge of the Light Brigade: Outbreak of The Crimean War (Part 1)
    Nov 9 2026
    What caused the outbreak of the Crimean War in spring 1854? Who were the glamorous cavalry commanders responsible for ordering and leading the Charge of the Light Brigade? And, why was this great calamity so gloriously enshrined in the minds of the Victorian public? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into the Crimean War; one of the most extraordinary conflicts in all world history. An innovatively modern war, still fought by sabre-waving men on horseback clad in sumptuous uniforms. A story rife with colourful characters and shocking mishaps, climaxing in the Charge of the Light Brigade. Give The Rest Is History Club this Christmas + free T-shirt! Treat yourself or a fellow fan to a membership: bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to series, newsletters, and more. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠_______ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Sign up to Revolut at revolut.com/trih and get £20 when you spend. 18+, end date 30/06/2027 and promotion T&C's apply. Revpoints T&C's apply. _______ This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at http://claude.ai/restishistory. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 720. Revolution in the Soviet Empire: Revenge of the Red Army (Part 2)

    720. Revolution in the Soviet Empire: Revenge of the Red Army (Part 2)
    Nov 5 2026
    Three days into the Hungarian Uprising against the Soviet Union, had the revolution escalated nationwide? How did the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev respond? And, with the threat of a Red Army invasion, would Hungary abandon the Soviet Pact? Join Dominic and Tom as they reach the violent denouement of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and explain its bloody outcome. 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. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Sign up to Revolut at revolut.com/trih and get £20 when you spend. 18+, end date 30/06/2027 and promotion T&C's apply. Revpoints T&C's apply. _______ Check out Ask the Archives at ask-the-archives.com and get started with Claude at Claude.ai/restishistory _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 719. Revolution in the Soviet Empire: The Hungarian Uprising (Part 1)

    719. Revolution in the Soviet Empire: The Hungarian Uprising (Part 1)
    Nov 2 2026
    What triggered the Hungarian Revolution in 1956? Was Stalinism still the major political force in Hungary, even after the paranoid dictator’s death? And, how did the revolution almost bring down the Soviet Empire during the peak of the Cold War? Join Dominic and Tom as they delve into the tragic, dramatic story of the Hungarian Revolution, which brought the seemingly indomitable USSR to the brink of disaster… 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. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠_______ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠_______ Sign up to Revolut at revolut.com/trih and get £20 when you spend. 18+, end date 30/06/2027 and promotion T&C's apply. Revpoints T&C's apply. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
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Brings history to life. It’s full of humorous stories. I just wanted to say how great this podcast is, but it’s making me write a whole 15 words!

Great Storytelling

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Not fall off your chair hysterical, but a lovely light humour for an academic podcast.

Interesting and funny

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Hi I’m a member of the rest is history club but can’t find those versions on this ?

Member

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I have no idea how Tom and Dominic are able to cover such diverse topics and with such depth… kudos! Amazing. I’m constantly promoting this pod to my nearest and dearest. Shame I’m not on commission!

Informed and Entretaining

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This is a great podcast which covers a huge variety of interesting historical topics. I love it. Thank you from Ireland.

Great History Stories

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