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“Does H.H. Asquith really belong in Dominic's top ten British Prime Ministers, and if so why? What role did the survivors of the Titanic play in propagating the famous myths surrounding the disaster? A...

“Join Tom and Dominic in this week's bonus as they discuss Tom's invite to London Fashion Week, the dress sense of the leader of the Reichsbürger plot, and a medieval dentist... Twitter: @TheRestHistor...

“In the latest RIHC bonus episode, Tom and Dominic discuss Tom's broken toilet seat, disease, holidays, and the historical significance of Yorkshire. Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook ...

“Was Juan Perón ultimately responsible for the death of his first two wives? Could a Roman field army have defeated William the Conqueror’s invasion force of 1066? What gift did the Kaiser leave behind...

“How has Marie Antoinette traditionally been depicted in art - as a victim or a despot? What parallels can be drawn between the famous execution of Lady Jane Grey in England and that of Marie Antoinett...

“Was the outbreak of the First World War inevitable or might it have been avoided had Franz Ferdinand never been assassinated? Were any of the global powers involved more or less guilty for the outbrea...

“Does a mighty power need a formidable rival in order to become great? Was 20th century British culture uniquely British? When was the term democracy first applied to Western political systems? If the ...

“How was President Ronald Reagan almost assassinated on March 30th 1981, only seventy days into his presidency? Who was John Hinckley Jr., the man behind the attempt? What motivated this drastic action...

“Who was, or is, America’s most corrupt president? Where is the boundary between Eastern and Western Europe, and where should it be? When did the Eastern Roman Empire become Byzantium? Do ideas such as...

“What role did Francisco Solano Lopez play in the War of the Triple Alliance? What were the major turning points that led to his downfall? Which strategic challenges did Paraguay face during the war? A...

“What would have happened if Harold Godwinson had won the Battle of Hastings in 1066? What were the consequences of the Norman Conquest for Europe as a whole? How did it impact the English language? Di...

“Was the American government in the Sixties engaged in a policy of perpetual war? What would happen to the USA if permanent global peace broke out? Why are conspiracies so endemic to American society? ...

“What are the Five Eyes, the globe-spanning intelligence network that unofficially binds five world-leading countries? Why is it so relevant to politics right now? When was it founded, and why? Who was...

“Who has been the best American president in recent history? How did Franklin D. Roosevelt go up against Hitler and the Nazis, while battling debilitating Polio? Why was Lincoln such a melancholy man? ...

“What does it feel like to conduct a live orchestra? How has music influenced politics? Did Igor Stravinsky’s music from the ballet, The Rite of Spring, really inspire a riot? Which composer famously p...

“What did Tom think of Gladiator II? Why did people refer to Napoleon by his first name unlike the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson? Why didn’t the Romans bother conquering Ireland? Who was more narc...

“What was Jane Austen’s experience of the Napoleonic Wars? How militarised was Britain during this time? Were people really press ganged into the British navy? How did the wars change the British popul...

“What does the music of 1968 America tell us about the roiling political climate of that tumultuous year of American politics? Why has music so often been associated with protest and the left, against ...

“Was Napoleon taller than Lord Admiral Nelson? Who was Jacques Francis, the young West African free diver who in the sixteenth century was charged with salvaging weapons from the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’...

“Why did people become interested in Roman history after the fall of the empire? Did the “Break with Rome” change the legacy of the Romans in Britain? When did Britain become obsessed with remaking Rom...

“How challenging were the obstacles faced by photographers trying to reach the front line in the 1940s? What happened to personal video collections filmed by Nazis? Why were soldiers not allowed beards...

“How many American Presidents have been killed by assassins, and which ones? Do failed assassination attempts historically work in the favour of a candidate running for election, or does it make little...

“From 1556 and the Dutch Revolt onwards, what have been the key moments of Anglo-Dutch relations? Why were they so strained during the 17th century? What happened at the Battle of the Medway in 1667, w...

“Why isn't the English Civil War referred to as the English Revolution? Would the Habsburg Empire have survived the 20th century, had it not been for the First World War? Which character from history h...

“What is the worst gaff in British political campaigning history? Was the Catilinarian Conspiracy a genuine threat to the Roman Republic, or did Cicero embellish it for his own benefit? How many of the...

“Which medieval battle would Tom and Dominic like to go back in time and watch from a hot air balloon? Were the Egyptian pyramids built by slaves? What factors contributed to the Industrial Revolution,...

“Which historical character lost the most for lust? Does the Seven Years War count as a World War? If Hitler had known of the evil reputation he would come to incur, would he have done anything differe...

“Was the battle of Trafalgar crucial to the success of the anti-slavery movement? What were attitudes to homosexuality like during Lord Byron’s own lifetime? Was homosexuality considered a ‘vice’ that ...

“What qualities did medieval monarchs need to be successful? Did Lord Mountbatten plan to lead a coup against Harold Wilson in 1968, as depicted in the TV show The Crown? Will historians of the future ...

“Which historical revolution would Tom and Dominic have been most likely to join? How different would the course of English history have been if Richard II had been killed when he met with Wat Tyler as...

“Why are narratives so important to understanding history? Who was the bigger historical lad: Byron or Shelley? Is there any undiscovered history left which, if found, would change the present? When do...

“What if Joe Kennedy Jr. had survived and become President instead of JFK? Why haven’t more American Presidents been assassinated in processions or cavalcades? What was the electoral balance between th...

“Which place on Earth has seen the most death over the course of history? Pre-Hitler, who was considered the most evil person of all time? Are Churchill’s histories of England any good? Which of Shakes...

“In this week's livestream, Dominic delves into the enduring legacy of schoolboy stories, and why they have such a hold on the popular imagination, whilst Tom explains how the manuscript for the 120 Da...

“How did the Roman army evolve between the sieges of Carthage and Jerusalem? Where has Tom’s tour of Britain taken him over the past few weeks? What is the meaning of The Rest Is History’s upcoming “Ru...

“Which Prime Ministers undoubtedly left their mark on Great Britain? Join Tom and Dominic in this week's bonus episode, as Dominic takes you on a journey through his ten most important British PMs. *Th...

“Which archives would be most dearly missed if they burned down today? Who is more important to the culture of Britain: William Shakespeare, King Henry VIII, King James I, or Winston Churchill? If Stua...

“Was the rise of nationalism in the 1800s inevitable? If the Vietnam War had never happened, would Lyndon B. Johnson be the poster boy of the Democrats rather than JFK? Had Harold Godwinson defeated Wi...

“Coming to you this week from Washington D.C., Tom and Dominic answer more of your questions. What would have happened to the world if Napoleon died in 1800? What lost ancient literature would the boys...

“Why was Stanley Baldwin reluctant to rearm Britain as quickly as the "belligerent warmonger” Churchill would have liked? How did the Troubles in Northern Ireland commence in the decade of the Beatles,...

“Why does no one in Britain know about the American War of Independence? Are we finally going to get some episodes on Dutch history? Do conspiracy theories prosper when religion falters? Join Tom and D...

“Should Roald Dahl's works be re-written to fit 21st century perspectives? Which American president faced the toughest crisis? What would a Denisovan sound like, and would they like vanilla ice-cream? ...

“What's strange about the Fall of Saigon? How much do you know about the REAL Da Vinci Code? And why is Dominic so unapologetic about missing Burns Night? All this and more on this week’s bonus episode...

“Join Tom and Dominic for the final bonus of the year in which they discuss Dominic’s Argentinian credentials, the ending of the Rest is History’s World Cup extravaganza, and Dan Snow. *The Rest Is His...

“Join Tom and Dominic in this week’s bonus as they discuss Tom’s trip to Romania - which included a trip to the ancient Dacian capital, Sarmizegetusa - tensions inherent in the western criticisms of Qa...

“Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss their recent Athelstan party and live shows, the impending World Cup mega-series, Anglo-Saxon abolitionists, Californian cricket, and much more.

“With Tom away, Dominic is joined by Producer Dom to discuss Spanish history, the Young Churchill episodes, and whether Kwasi Kwarteng has a historical parallel. Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @...

“Oxford and Cambridge, drug smuggling camels, and the upcoming pods on Tolkien. Join Tom and Dominic for the latest RIHC bonus episode. Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Email: restish...

“Join Tom and Dominic for this weeks bonus episode, where they discuss the legacy of the American Civil War, British democracy in light of recent events, and Dominic’s new holiday haircut. Producer: Do...

“TRIH LIVE SHOW TICKETS We're giving you, our members, advanced opportunity to buy tickets for our live show. There's still a week or so before we release them to the general public, but they're sellin...

“Join Tom and Dominic for this week's bonus episode where they discuss Biff & Chip, why Dominic prefers history to science, and your reaction to the latest episodes. Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer...

“With Dominic enjoying Disneyland, producer Jack joins Tom to discuss the podcast’s origin, plans for the future, and react to the recent episode on the Cultural Revolution.

“Tom sends Dominic off on his holiday to Disneyland with debate about the importance of the past in the British and other national imaginations, whether Brexit analogies are overused, and whether you'd...

“Tom's woken Dominic up at the crack of dawn on a Monday morning to record the bonus podcast! Tune in to find out who's more of a morning person, what Dominic Cummings was doing in Russia in the 90s an...

“In a live show recorded in Leicester Square, London, Tom and Dominic discuss the relationship between history and cinema through the years. Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producers: Tony Pastor & Jack Dav...

“Tom and Dominic run through reaction to the most recent podcasts, an incendiary Spectator article about how history should be taught in schools, and reveal the superhero 'origin story' of their friend...

“During their retreat from the enormous German army in August 1914, was the comparatively tiny British Army really saved from annihilation by the miraculous appearance of angelic archers? What evidence...

“What became of the Holy Roman Empire, after it was toppled during the Napoleonic Wars? Was this the birth of modern Europe? Were the legendary Habsburgs a more modernising force than has typically bee...

“Why does the history of sport matter? What does football teach us about world culture? How did Empire impact the development of football during the Victorian period? In which ways did football serve t...

“Who was William Notman, one of the 19th century’s greatest photographers? What were the dubious reasons that sent him to Canada from his native Scotland? How did he push the boundaries of 19th century...

“Is Mary Queen of Scots the most famous and mythologised character in Scottish history? Which seven buildings were most integral to her life in Scotland? In which glamorous castle did she spend her ill...

“Was Peter Frankopan's book The Silk Roads a big hit in China because it re-centred Asia in the context of world affairs? What is the benefit of studying civilians instead of emperors? Did Europeans ge...

“What would Ireland look like today if all traces of the British, English and even Norman occupation had been expunged, and it was returned to the condition it was before 1169? Did it have one centrali...

“Who was Lenin? What did he do upon hearing that the Tsar had been toppled in Russia, while exiled in Zurich? How did he make it home to St Petersburg, with the threat of arrest on all sides? Why did t...

“When did Britain cease to be a prehistoric society? What language did its peoples speak before the arrival of the Romans? When did coins first start being minted in Britain, and what did they have to ...

“Were giraffes the inspiration for the myth of the unicorn? Why did the Sultan of Egypt send a giraffe to Medici Florence in the 15th century? Was this the great turning point in European history? What...

“How did the monks of 13th century England study the Hebrew parts of the Bible? What happened to Hiberno-English? What makes The Red Book of Bath the 15th century iPhone? What do the scribe of this Arm...

“Who was history’s greatest traitor? Could the Renaissance have happened without the fall of Constantinople? Who was history’s worst father? And, during the tumultuous years that followed the First Wor...

“What has been the most famous poisoning in history? Which is the most unbelievable event that Tom and Dominic have covered on the show, that they believe actually happened rather than having been mere...

“Would it have been fair to refer to the Eastern Roman Empire - the Byzantine Empire - as ‘Roman’? What language would have been spoken throughout the Empire? Who did Edward the Confessor really want a...

“What are the stories told in The Iliad and The Odyssey? When are they set? Did the events and adventures they describe really take place? How do the two epics relate to each other? Did Homer actually ...

“*VOTE FOR THE REST IS HISTORY AT THE WEBBY AWARDS* The Rest is History has been nominated for Best History Podcast at the Webby Awards. Vote now at the link below! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicV...

“Who was Rome’s worst emperor of all time? Are the politicians of today less impressive than those of the past? If so, why? Does an understanding of history make for a better politician? How did people...

“How much time did the Mesopotamians really spend waging war, and what evidence is there for this? Who was King Nabonidus, the last ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, under whose kingship Babylon fell...

“What became of the Kaiser after Germany lost the Second World War? Who was his family, the Hohenzollerns, and why did they vanish from the historical record following his fall from power? Was the Kais...

“What era does Trump’s famous slogan, ‘Make America Great Again’, refer to? Has this always been a familiar theme in any democratic country? Could another city or state have conquered the Mediterranean...

“Who was Roger Casement, the mysterious, enigmatic man at the heart of exposing the terrible humanitarian abuses taking places under King Leopold of Belgium’s regime in the Congo Free State? Born in 18...

“What was the most common cause of death under King Leopold of Belgium’s nightmarish regime in the Congo Free State? Were the majority of victims murdered, or did they die from exposure, sickness, and ...

“Was Donald Trump's rise to power historically unprecedented in America? Who has been the worst American president in recent history? Was Reagan’s emotional detachment his great strength or weakness? D...

“How did the Nazis brutally reshape the boundaries of Poland, and thereby dislocate vast swathes of her population? What is the deep history of Europe’s frontiers? Why are liminal border zones such unc...

“Which character from history would Tom and Dominic choose to make a hit Netflix series about? What are history’s most consequential empires? Which empire collapses most impacted the world? Did the Bri...

“Why have Canadian politics historically been so troubled? How did Canada come to be an independent entity? What was its role in the American Revolution? Were the Canadian the real winner of the war of...

“Who was Harald Hardrada - viking king, dragon fighter, and bodyguard to the Byzantine emperor - and why was he such an extraordinary historical figure? Given their extensive knowledge of the past and ...

“What did war photography capture about the truth of the Vietnam War? How did Stalin erase his enemies from the public record? What was the story behind ‘The Roaring Lion’, the most iconic portrait of ...

“What are the ancient Herculaneum scrolls, recovered following the explosion of Vesuvius in 79 AD? How did these supposedly lost documents survive? What happened this year to resurrect them, when they ...

“What is the meaning behind Orkney’s mysterious stone circles? How far back does the history of the Orkney archipelago truly stretch? What makes its ancient neolithic remains so extraordinary? When wer...

“How historically seismic is the recent American election? What will be the consequences of Trump’s victory for the future of the U.S.A? Were the 1990’s more of a turning point in American politics tha...

“What were the Silk Roads? How did they reshape our understanding of the world? Who was Edward III’s wife Isabella - the She Wolf of France - featured in Braveheart? How were turtles used to predict th...

“Was the Restoration inevitable? Should Oliver Cromwell have made himself King? What was the role of ritual in Cromwell’s premiership? How did Thomas Hobbs’ 'Leviathan' lead to Royalist reconciliation?...

“What was the worst foreign policy mistake the US ever made? Who will win the upcoming presidential election? Should the northern states have just abandoned the South in the American Civil War? Do assa...

“What is the best British invention of all time? When did history shift from being shaped by emperors to being shaped by population changes and industry? How influential was Pope John Paul II in the co...

“What shaped the relationship between King Henry IV and King Richard II? How were the first cousins wrapped up in the Peasants' Revolt as young boys in 1381? Is it difficult for historians to separate ...

“What’s the best book that Tom and Dominic have NEVER written? How on earth did Alexander the Great manage to administer and garrison his enormous empire from the remote lands of Macedonia? Did "Willy"...

“Who was H. H. Asquith - the last great Victorian Prime Minister - and was he a good leader? What impact did his controversial relationship with his daughter’s friend Venetia Stanley have upon his lead...

“Which mythical figure from history would Dominic most like to have existed? Which assassination attempt, had it succeeded would have had the greatest impact on the course of history? If Hitler had bee...

“What would have happened had the French royal family managed to escape France? Could Louis XVI ever have found a compromise with the revolutionaries? Would the revolutionaries ever have coexisted with...

“Which historical subject do Tom and Dominic think is the most important in the whole of world history? How are different events, periods and monuments perceived in different parts of the world today? ...

“For this week's bonus episode, we thought we'd give our members a chance to hear Tom and Dominic's talk from last night at Chalke History Festival 2024. They're joined on stage by none other than Goal...

“Which historical figure most significantly altered the course of history, by virtue of their incompetence? Why did England and Scotland adopt such different forms of Protestantism during the Reformati...

“Was the Norman Conquest of England a colonial enterprise? Is the current political chaos and rapid turnover of Prime Ministers in Britain unprecedented? What would Dominic have done had he been an aid...

“Did the Vikings ever come into contact with the Native Americans? What became of the Mohican tribe from the film, Last of the Mohicans? Are there parallels between the leaders of the Lakota Sioux duri...

“Was the Cold War the ultimate East-West confrontation, or was it the Persian Wars? Are concepts of freedom and autocracy central to the antipathy between East and West? What did Tom and Dominic make o...

“Was there a World War before the First World War? Why have apocalyptic mythologies always loomed large in human religions? Who was the mystic that predicted a Third World War in 1979? Which nation did...

“What does Dominic make of the recent claims regarding Harold Wilson's secret affair with the civil servant Janet Hewlett-Davies? Has the impact of the Moon landings been lost in recent decades? What i...

“What would have happened if Jesus had survived? Why were swastikas painted on some American planes during the Second World War? What were the weaknesses of the American B17 flying fortresses? How hist...

“How accurate is the TV series ‘Shogun’? Who were the mysterious green children of Woolpit - fairies, Flemish exiles with hypochromic anaemia, or extraterrestrials…? Can historians ever really suspend ...

“Which six museums from throughout the West have Tom and Dominic found the most interesting or unusual, and why? From space age classical statues in Rome, to the mysterious Grauballe Man in Denmark, an...

“What’s the truth behind the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah? Why did an amphitheatre collapse in 27AD, killing thousands? How did a whole English village fall into the sea in the 13th century? Wh...

“What is the worst policy decision a British Prime Minister ever made? How much do Prime Ministers really matter? Which of Chaucer's pilgrims would Tom and Dominic be? Is Tom the Wife of Bath and Domin...

“Where in the world are the best places to go for history, beautiful scenery, delicious food and pleasure? Join Tom and Dominic in today's bonus livestream, as they each discuss three of their favourit...

“Which historical figures would have been broken by the English tabloid press, had they been around at the same time? Did Edward I help or hinder Anglo-Scottish relations with his invasions? Which coun...

“What are the most iconic historical structures in the world? Who was the most incompetent person of all time? Why did so many of the most famous leaders in history come from the peripheries of the cou...

“How did the Nazis see their place in the world? Were Romanian fascists more frightening than the Nazis? What was unique about Nazism, and was its terrifying allure circumstantial or down to Hitler? Wh...

“Was 2023 a momentous year, and what will it be remembered for? What did Dominic make of David Tennant's Macbeth, and why was Into the Woods so memorable for Tom? What were their favourite history book...

“Was Julius Caesar a glorified tyrant? Why are we still fascinated by dynastic political families like the Kennedy’s? Which Christmas event would Tom and Dominic most like to have attended: Charlemagne...

“Join Dominic in today's bonus livestream, as he interviews his co-presenter, Tom Holland, about his childhood growing up in southern England, his education and how it informed his future career, and t...

“Was the emperor Elagabalus really a woman? What do Tom and Dominic make of recent theories on the Princes in the Tower? Must historians be wary of transposing the political perspectives of the present...

“Which seven landmark moments from the vast sweep of human history have been the most seismic? Join Tom and Dominic for this week’s bonus episode as they take you on a journey through their top picks f...

“Did all ancient cultures use slaves? Who are history’s top lads? Did the Aztecs know the value of their own gold? What would have happened if the English had colonised South America instead of the Spa...

“Is physical courage a prerequisite for greatness? Does the use of emergency dictatorial powers always result in totalitarianism? Why was Napoleon exiled rather than executed? Which was the bigger scan...

“What really caused the fall of the Mayan civilisation? Who is History’s greatest ever warrior? Are military victories a great tool for converting the masses? Who had a greater impact on American histo...

“Who is history’s most influential sidekick? Which battle was more important to safeguarding Christianity in Europe: Tours in 732, or Vienna in 1683? Who is the UK’s most boring Prime Minister? Which h...

“In this month's livestream, Tom and Dominic look into the various mediums through which Roman Emperors could choose to be depicted, and explore the best and worst hairstyles of Ancient Rome, the deepe...

“Which historical act of censorship was the most effective? If he was Nixon’s advisor, how would Dominic have handled Watergate? Who are history’s likeliest vampires? Which historical figures would Tom...

“Why didn’t France turn fascist after the First World War? Which on-screen portrayal of Mrs Thatcher do Tom and Dominic deem to be the best? What impact did the British Empire have on the development o...

“Was the English Reformation a success? What is more important in a political leader: first class intellect, or first class temperament? Which mountain produced 60% of all silver mined in the 16th cent...

“Is China destined to dominate world history? Did Elvis pave the way for Beatlemania, and the British Invasion of the 60s? What are history’s most significant unintended consequences? Does Dominic cons...

“Did the French Revolution have a greater impact than the Industrial Revolution? Which historical sites would be most enticing for archaeologists to dig up? How has anti-catholicism informed both Briti...

“Which five Roman emperors were the most consequential? Join Tom and Dominic in this week's bonus episode, as Tom takes you on a journey through the five most important leaders of the world's first gre...

“Does a western cultural and intellectual tradition truly exist? Which is the most interesting British national trail? Who would Dominic elect to be the first president of the British Republic? Which o...

“What is the correct way to pronounce Æthelstan? If Nixon's cover-up had worked, would Carter or Reagan ever go on to be president? Which historical figure has suffered the most unfair treatment in the...

“What historical figure would Tom and Dominic love to see footage of? Why isn't Irish history taught in English schools? What did Tom and Dominic really get up to in Amsterdam? Coming to you this week ...

“What was Scotland’s place in the Roman world? Does Australia get left out of the conversation about the Vietnam war? What does the future hold for university degrees like English and History? How much...

“What influence did 1848 have on the birth of the modern Catholic Church? Which English king would have made the most of the coronation concert? Considering he could interact with Herodotus within the ...

“Did Napoleon die of disease, or was it arsenic poisoning? How did Richard Nixon revive his political career? What is the moral of Tom's upcoming children's book? Who is History's greatest traitor? Wha...

“Do historians tend to look at East Germany through rose-tinted glasses? Which 20th century American president would humiliate his aides by defecating in front of them? How are the Spanish conquistador...

“Which five books defined Dominic Sandbrook’s career? What is the role of a historian? Should Kingdom of Heaven be considered a top historical film? In this week’s bonus livestream, Tom and Dominic ans...

“Did the French really cut off the fingers of English archers? Could latin newspapers be the answer to world peace? Which animal has Tom decided to focus on for the entirety of a future episode? Was th...

“How important are technological advancements to waging a successful military campaign? Which series has required the most extensive research and preparation from Tom Holland? What portraits decorate C...

“Which 5 books defined Tom Holland's career? Should we feel guilty about the crimes of our ancestors? To which book does The Rest Is History owe its existence? What type of historical content warrants ...

“Which isle was key to both Caesar and Claudius' conquests of Britain? Was Reagan closer with Thatcher or Gorbachev? Did he pave the way for Trump? Which American president was Dominic charmed by? What...

“How close was Germany to civil war in 1918? Could it have followed Russia's lead? Did Tolstoy appreciate Shakespeare, and would he beat him in a write-off? What are the challenges of producing episode...

“Was the Eastern Roman Empire wealthier than its western counterpart? Can a PHD thesis be deemed "too easy to read"? Was 16th century French Protestantism a legacy of the Cathars? Is there such a thing...

“Was Darwinism used as a justification for selfishness? When does Colonialism turn into Nationalism? Would there have been a Second World War without Hitler? In this week's bonus, Tom and Dominic wrest...

“In today's bonus episode, Tom and Dominic reflect on their Lady Jane Grey episode and their current series on the rise of the Third Reich. They discuss whether we should teach school children less abo...

“Join Tom and Dominic in this week's bonus as they discuss Prince Harry, Dominic's dislikes, Tom's birthday, and read out bad reviews of the pod. *The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*: Tom and Dom...

“Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss recent critical acclaim, the final results of The Rest is History World Cup, their holidays, decapitated seals, and much more... *The Rest Is History Live Tour Apr...

“Join Tom and Dominic as they celebrate two years of The Rest is History podcast! They reflect on their favourite episodes gone by, and discuss exciting new episodes to come... Twitter: @TheRestHistory...

“Tom and Dominic are finally together again for this week's bonus episode. During their livestream, they discuss Dominic's recent visit to Istanbul, the teaching of history in schools, Monty, Patton, a...

“In this week's bonus episode, Dominic is again joined by Producer Dom, as they discuss Radio 4's 'In Our Time', the Crimean War, Dominic's least favourite Beatle, and the plight of History teachers. T...

“Catch up on yesterday (Wednesday 21st September) evening's livestream in audio format here. Tom and Dominic discuss China, Justin Trudeau and Marilyn Monroe. Or watch on YouTube below: youtu.be/UDqTfs...

“In the latest RIHC bonus episode Tom and Dominic talk Queen Elizabeth II, Portugal, and the incredible spectacle that was the 1987 TV one-off, 'It's a Royal Knockout'. Twitter: @TheRestHistory @hollan...

“Join Tom and Dominic for the latest members' bonus episode where they discuss Prime Minister Liz Truss, whether Prince Charles will become King Arthur II, and the incredible early life of Winston Chur...

“Catch up on yesterday (Wednesday 31st August) evening's livestream in audio format here. Tom and Dominic discuss Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings, dive into the life and legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, ...

“In the latest RIHC bonus episode, Tom and Dominic discuss Salman Rushdie, cricketer Carlos Brathwaite's appreciation of the Pigeons episode, and Dominic's love for trigger warnings. Twitter: @TheRestH...

“While Dominic is sunning himself on holiday, Tom is sweltering in Brixton amid a heatwave. With Dominic in Greece, Tom is instead joined by Producer Dom to discuss the challenges of recording on locat...

“Join Tom and Dominic for the latest RIHC bonus episode where they discuss Tom's triumphant purchase of a dinosaur at auction, Dominic's new enemy, and the history of Singapore. Twitter: @TheRestHisto...

“Catch up on yesterday (Wednesday 29th June) evening's livestream in audio format here. Tom and Dominic go into deeper discussion of the American Civil War, Stonehenge, and why Britain is so obsessed w...

“Tom shares his excitement over the upcoming Love Island episode of The Rest Is History, Dominic shares how Top Gun helped him get through his A-levels, and both discuss the great Roman figures that fe...

“TRIH LIVE SHOW TICKETS We're giving you, our members, first opportunity to buy tickets for our live show. Clapham Grand, Sunday 13th November, 2pm (1:30pm doors) Use this link and the code RESTISHISTO...

“Join Tom and Dominic for the latest bonus episode of The Rest is History Club where they talk about what makes places in the UK deserving of city status, Britain's most boring monarchs, and the proble...

“In this bonus episode, Tom and Dominic ponder on who would be 'history's top hunks and babes' for an episode of Love Island. They discuss the pitfalls of being an academic compared with the freedom of...

“Join Tom and Dominic for the latest bonus episode of The Rest Is History Club where they talk about the art of dwile flonking, Operation Barbarossa, and the crazy scenes at the Los Angeles Review of B...

“Catch up on last night's live show in audio form as Tom and Dominic drill down into the subject of 'heroism'. What makes a hero? How have heroes changed? Who will the heroes be of the future? To take ...

“Dominic is back from his visit to the US, much to Tom's delight. Tune in to hear about his travels, Tom's technical disaster, and plenty of further historical discussion that ranges from the Crucifixi...

“Tom and Dominic are back with a bonus episode for all friends of the show! The boys talk about the worst places they've ever visited, how progressive travel guides can be misleading, and the problem w...

“Tom and Dominic dive into the mysterious era that is referred to by many (but not Tom Holland!) as The 'Dark Ages' in their livestream to the RIHC on Tuesday 15th March. The pair explore the death of ...

“Tune in to this week's bonus episode to hear a classic ramble chat between Tom and Dominic. The boys discuss the career of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, how well Dominic would fare on Strictly and what stuck o...

“Catch up on last night's livestream in audio form to learn about all things Sandbrook: his early life, schooling and university, historical influences, stag weekends in far-flung lands and much, much ...

“The Rumble in the Jungle. The Thrilla in Manila. The King in the Ring. Today's bonus podcast is a special one: Frenemy of the Show, Capel Lofft, defends the dignity and honour of Charles I (King and M...

“In this week's bonus podcast, Tom and Dominic discuss episode reactions, members' questions and your latest discord musings. The boys also talk about the doppelgängers of David Cameron and George Osbo...

“Did you miss last night's livestream on Reputations or simply want to listen again? You're in luck! Tune in to hear impressions, reputational musings and members' questions aplenty. Thanks to all thos...

“In this week's bonus podcast, Tom and Dominic discuss episode reactions, members' questions and your latest discord musings. The boys also talk about how Appeasement informed later British foreign pol...

“In this week's bonus podcast, Tom and Dominic discuss your reactions, questions and latest discord japes. The boys also talk about Ian Paisley receiving a beating in the European parliament, sing a du...

“Merry Christmas, members of the Rest Is History Club! Instead of our normal schedule, Dominic and Tom have recorded 13 episodes remembering things that have happened on this day in history from Christ...

“Why don't Brits know about FDR? Has there been a more influential song for a historical figure's public image than Boney M's Rasputin? And did Oliver Cromwell wear trousers? All discussed in the lates...

“To celebrate the formation of the Rest Is History Club, Tom and Dominic discuss the great organisations that have set the template for places where like-minded individuals could meet, share ideas and ...

“Does England have a foundational myth? Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which historical events are attributable to periods of extreme heat? Is there a period of history comparable to our polarised...

“How did Nero justify killing his mother Agrippina? In what way has the critique of the Founding Fathers changed over time? Has Dominic considered writing more on 20th century American History? What ar...

“Did Britain ever consider giving the American colonies representation in Parliament? If Tom and Dominic were to break away from history, what subject would they discuss? Where did the practice of coll...

“What sets Russia apart from other Eastern European countries? Who are Tom and Dominic's favourite U.S. Founding Fathers, and which of them do they consider villainous? What explains the 18th century c...

“What truly defines a nation-state? Has a new Restoration dawned on the UK? Will Ian Fleming, like Roald Dahl, one day be re-written? Why wasn't France interested in trade with India in the 18th centur...

“Would Tom Holland's latin be good enough for Julius Caesar? Does working for cultural institutions come at a cost? Is clothing still a reliable marker of social class? And most importantly, how many e...

“From the last livestream of 2022, Tom and Dominic discuss the decline of Christianity in the UK, whether it is a good idea to psychoanalyse historical figures, and the importance of giving their World...

“In this week's bonus, Tom and Dominic discuss recent news including revelations about a fake Roman emperor. They also continue to react to the World Cup episodes, and delve into Tom's hatred of Pixar ...

“In a Rest Is History first, this podcast features a historic personality who has actually been the subject of one of our shows! In the latest bonus episode, Tom is joined by former Australian PM Julia...

“For this weeks bonus episode, Dominic is joined by Executive Producer Tony Pastor to discuss the reaction to Tom's Marilyn Monroe impersonation whilst he is away... They also discuss the sad passing o...

“Here's an audio version of last night's RIHC livestream on YouTube, where Tom and Dominic talked Stanley Baldwin, Wagatha Christie, why so many Tory MPs are listeners to the show, and more. To watch t...

“In the latest RIHC bonus episode Tom welcomes Dominic back from his holiday in Greece, they both address the questions raised over their absence from We Have Ways Fest, and they also discuss the price...

“As the platinum jubilee approaches, Tom and Dominic explore the life and times of Britain's longest reigning monarch: Elizabeth II. (Apologies for the delayed upload and sound quality) For the YouTube...

“Tune in to this week's bonus episode where Tom and Dominic discuss George Orwell's miserable time in PE, Tom's spat with Peter Hitchens, and why Joe Biden ignores his Sussex roots in favour of his Iri...

“Join Tom and Dominic for this week's RIHC bonus episode where they discuss Churchill's legacy, Piers Morgan's Daily Mirror, how Charles I was just Harold Macmillan, and Tom's faithless whiggery. This,...

“In Tom and Dominic's inaugural livestream for the Rest is History Club, we dive into one of the most seminal decades in modern history: the 1960s. Should the period be remembered as a byword for cultu...

“What do Tom and Dominic think of the new TV show, King and Conquerer? Which Harold would have been the most entertaining company: Harold Godwinson, Harold Wilson, or Harald Hardrada? What was Harold G...

“How did the late 17th and early 18th centuries cement the political traditions that have defined Britain ever since? Why was the political history of this period so tumultuous? Who were the Whigs and ...

“How did a bizarre religious sect come to dominate the formerly powerful city of Königsberg in the summer 1835? What were their practices and beliefs? Who was the man behind this strange movement? What...

“Was Marie Antoinette the first style icon and celebrity? What was it like to be shipped off as a child bride? Why has her legacy endured in a way that few historical figures have? In this week’s bonus...

“Is there a factual basis behind the Greek myths? Why has the Greek city of Thebes long been associated with Egypt? Were the plagues sent by God to punish Egypt in the Book of Exodus, based upon real h...

“Did every ancient civilisation need slave labour to flourish? Which of the famous literary circles from history would Tom and Dominic like to have joined? What was Shakespeare like as a man? Did most ...

“Which historical British figure has had the greatest impact on the world? Is Shakespeare the most important writer of all time? What would have happened to British politics if Jim Callaghan had won th...

“Which American president would Tom and Dominic want to go on a road trip with? Who from history has had the most stratospheric rise to power? And, have more monarchical U.S. presidents, such as George...

“What’s the first question people at Disney ask themselves when they have a great idea? How does Bob Iger view his legacy, and does he think Walt Disney would approve of his record? How did Bob first g...

“Who is the most terrifying villain in any Disney film? How were Disney’s jolly fantasy films received by the America of the Great Depression? Which dark tales were iconic early Disney movies such as P...

“How is the recently discovered 'Tudor Heart Pendant', connected to Henry VIII and the first of his many wives, Katherine of Aragon? What secrets does it reveal about the true nature of their relations...

“How did James IV become King of Scotland after the execution of his long absent mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and how did he think of her? Was he received favourably in England following Elizabeth I’ d...

“Were all of Jack the Ripper’s victims prostitutes? Why have their stories been left out of so much of the history? And, what were their lives really like? In this week’s bonus episode, Tom and Dominic...

“Which are Tom and Dominic’s all-time favourite episodes of The Rest is History? Who are their most beloved Friends of the Show? And, which five apples transformed the world? In a very special edition ...

“Which has been the most disastrous love affair in all history? How do wars such as ‘The Wars of the Roses’ get their names? And, which history books have most influenced Tom and Dominic’s views on any...

“How was fire first invented, and how did it change the world? What did Britain look like 400,000 years ago? And, how has an astonishing recent discovery provided new evidence of Palaeolithic neanderth...

“Was Joan of Arc celebrated or reviled by the Patriots of the French Revolution? How do modern historians explain the angelic voices Joan was hearing? And, how is Joan connected to mysterious pagan wit...

“When was poetry first invented? Which famous Tudor royal wrote love poems from the Tower of London? And, why did the First World War produce such extraordinary poetry? In this week’s bonus episode, Do...

“How did the group of elite Germans gathered on 10th September 1943, plan to bring down the Nazis? What motivated them above anything else? And, who betrayed them in the end? In this week’s bonus episo...

“How does the island of Corfu feature in Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’? In what way did Corfu feature during the bloody Peloponnesian War of the 5th century BC? And, what was the Kaiser’s involvement in Corfu?...

“What became of James Boswell after he published his acclaimed, ‘Life of Dr Johnson’? What did his scandalous private diaries reveal when they were discovered centuries later? And, how much did Boswell...

“Who was George Ward Price, and how did his career as a journalist bring him into contact with some of the most powerful or famous characters of the 20th century? How did he come to interview Adolf Hit...

“Has the improbability of a Greek victory at the Battle of Marathon been exaggerated? Is the Battle of Marathon the most important battle of the ancient world in terms of transforming the future of the...

“Was the Russian Tsar the most consequential European leader of the First World War? Was there a world in which America never entered the conflict? And, who is the most exciting explorer of all time? I...