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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722. The Charge of the Light Brigade: The Tsar’s Terrible Siege (Part 2)

2026-11-12 · 1 hr 3 min · Episode 722

Who was Baron Raglan, the commander of Britain’s forces sent to fight in the Crimea? Why did Lords Cardigan and Lucan, key players in the cavalry, loathe each other, and what did this mean for their troops? And, what…
721. The Charge of the Light Brigade: Outbreak of The Crimean War (Part 1)

2026-11-09 · 1 hr 10 min · Episode 721

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…
720. Revolution in the Soviet Empire: Revenge of the Red Army (Part 2)

2026-11-05 · 1 hr 11 min · Episode 720

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…
719. Revolution in the Soviet Empire: The Hungarian Uprising (Part 1)

2026-11-02 · 1 hr 27 min · Episode 719

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…
718. The Suez Crisis: Britain's Shattered Empire (Part 2)

2026-10-29 · 1 hr 17 min · Episode 718

What role did France, Russia, America and Israel play in the Suez Crisis of 1956? Did the Egyptian leader, President Gamal Abdel Nasser, respond to the foreign invasion with military force? And, how did the debacle…
717. The Suez Crisis: Anarchy in the Middle East (Part 1)

2026-10-26 · 1 hr 26 min · Episode 717

Why did the Suez Crisis break out in 1956? Who were Anthony Eden, the British Prime Minister at the heart of the scandal, and Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptian President? And, would the crisis be the death knell to the…
716. King Arthur: The Truth Behind the Legend (Part 4)

2026-10-21 · 1 hr 6 min · Episode 716

Did King Arthur really exist or is he just a legend that has developed over the centuries? Could he have been a Roman general who fought against the Saxons? Or is he a Celtic warlord? What is the truth? Join Tom and…
715. King Arthur: The Mysteries of Merlin (Part 3)

2026-10-18 · 1 hr 5 min · Episode 715

What are the origins of Merlin, the powerful wizard and King Arthur’s advisor? Who was Geoffrey of Monmouth, and what role did he play in evolving the tales of Arthur and the Round Table? And, was Merlin based on a real…
714. King Arthur: Lancelot and the Round Table (Part 2)

2026-10-14 · 1 hr 7 min · Episode 714

Who was the real Lancelot, King Arthur’s dashing love rival from the Arthurian legends? Was he the first medieval knight? How would his relationship with Queen Guinevere come to shape romance and chivalry for centuries…
713. King Arthur: The Once & Future King (Part 1)

2026-10-11 · 1 hr 12 min · Episode 713

What is the historical truth behind the tales of King Arthur, Britain’s greatest myth? When did these stories begin, and with whom? And, is Arthur’s apocalyptic last battle based on an English historical reality from…

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Oldest episode in feed: 10/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length: 56 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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