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.
This podcast episode of "The Rest Is History" delves into the September Massacres of the French Revolution. The hosts discuss the historical context leading to the massacres, including political factions, war anxieties, and widespread rumors of treason. They analyze primary sources and differing historical interpretat...
This podcast episode of "The Rest Is History" discusses the 16th-century expedition of Lope de Aguirre, a Spanish conquistador, into the Amazon rainforest in search of El Dorado. The hosts detail Aguirre's brutal actions, including mutiny, murder, and the eventual demise of the expedition. Aguirre's motivations are e...
This podcast episode features Dominic Sandbrook and Anthony Scaramucci discussing Dr. John Dee, a 16th-century English mathematician, astrologer, and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. The hosts explore Dee's life, his involvement in occult practices, and his influence on the development of the British Empire concept. The...
This podcast episode is a discussion between Tom and Antony Scaramucci about Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. The hosts first announce a live show they will be doing together in London. They then delve into Conrad's life, his journey to the Congo, and the creation of Heart of Darkness, referencing historical events ...
This podcast episode details the campaign to expose the atrocities committed in King Leopold II's Congo Free State. The hosts discuss Edmund Dene Morel, a shipping clerk who uncovered the fraud and brutality, and Roger Casement, a British consul who corroborated the findings. Morel's effective campaign leveraged jour...
This podcast episode delves into the brutal realities of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II's rule. The hosts discuss Leopold's deceptive philanthropic claims, contrasting them with the horrific exploitation of Congolese people for ivory and rubber. They detail the use of forced labor, violence (including the...
This podcast episode delves into the history of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II, focusing on the events leading up to its establishment. The hosts discuss Leopold's ambition, his manipulative strategies to acquire the Congo (using seemingly charitable organizations as fronts and exploiting the ambiguity of ...
This podcast episode of "The Rest Is History" discusses the succession of Roman Emperor Caligula. The hosts detail the lack of clear succession rules and the various contenders, focusing on Claudius's unexpected rise to power after Caligula's assassination. Claudius's perceived weaknesses and his eventual surprisingl...
This co-hosted history podcast delves into the life and reign of Roman Emperor Caligula, examining the historical accuracy of his notoriously negative reputation. The hosts discuss Suetonius's biography as the primary source, analyzing its narrative structure and biases, alongside other fragmented accounts. They explo...
This interview podcast delves into the complex and contradictory historical figure of Emperor Tiberius. The hosts discuss conflicting accounts of Tiberius's reign, contrasting the positive portrayal of a wise and peaceful ruler with the negative depiction of a cruel and depraved tyrant found in Suetonius's biography. ...
This interview podcast focuses on Tom Holland's new translation of Suetonius's "Lives of the Caesars." The hosts discuss the biographies' historical context, covering the evolution of Rome from republic to empire and highlighting the vivid details of the Caesars' lives, including their personalities, scandals, and dea...
This co-hosted podcast episode announces and discusses "The Rest Is Classified," a new Goalhanger podcast focusing on espionage. The hosts introduce the podcast's co-hosts, a former CIA analyst and a BBC security correspondent, and highlight upcoming episodes covering events like the 1953 Iranian coup and the activiti...
This co-hosted history podcast episode focuses on the remarkable true story of Wojtek, a Syrian brown bear who served in the Polish Army during World War II. The hosts begin by introducing Wojtek's legendary status in Poland and recount anecdotes from his life, including his service carrying ammunition during the Batt...
This co-hosted history podcast delves into the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939. The episode begins by recounting the initial attacks on Westerplatte and the Danzig post office, contrasting the heroic Polish defense at Westerplatte with the brutal German response at the post office. The hosts then discuss the German b...
This co-hosted history podcast episode delves into the lead-up to World War II, specifically focusing on the events surrounding the Nazi-Soviet Pact. The hosts discuss Hitler's motivations, his 50th birthday celebrations, and his increasingly erratic behavior as the invasion of Poland loomed. They detail the negotiati...
This co-hosted history podcast delves into the events leading up to World War II, focusing on the annexation of Czechoslovakia and the looming threat to Poland. The hosts discuss Hitler's motivations, including economic instability and his inherent drive for conquest, contrasting his actions with the responses of Brit...
In this episode of "The Rest Is History," the hosts delve into Neville Chamberlain's pivotal 1938 visit to meet Adolf Hitler, which culminated in the Munich Agreement. They explore Chamberlain's trip, his discussions with Hitler, and the negotiations that followed. A significant focus is on Chamberlain's severe misjudg...
In this episode of "The Rest Is History," the discussion centers on the events leading up to the 1938 Munich Agreement, delving into Hitler's motivations and the broader international landscape. The episode follows Hitler's increasingly aggressive foreign policy, from the annexation of Austria to his ambitions for Czec...
In this episode of the "Rest Is History" podcast, the hosts delve into the lives and careers of Mozart and Beethoven, recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall. They start by reflecting on Mozart's relatively quiet death, then highlight the stark contrast with Beethoven's grand funeral, which marks a shift in how society ...
In this live episode of "The Rest Is History" podcast at the Royal Albert Hall, the hosts dive into the remarkable life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. They begin by exploring his childhood as a musical prodigy, highlighting how his family cleverly nurtured his talent. The discussion then shifts to the challenges Mozart fa...
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