The Rest Is History

The Rest Is History

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The Rest Is History episodes

  • 681. Brazil: The Emperor’s Anthem (Part 5)

    What does the Brazilian national anthem reveal about its history of slavery and revolt? Why did the king of Portugal rule his country all the way from Rio in the 19th century? Who was the first emperor of Brazil? And, why was the second anthem a symbol of liberty?


    Join Tom and Dominic as they delve into the chaotic episode of Brazilian history that resulted in its first and second national anthems.


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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.


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    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

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    1 hr 10 min
  • 680. The Netherlands: The Revolt that Made The Modern World (Part 4)

    How is the Dutch national anthem, that has its origins during a 1568 siege of a French city, connected to the Dutch Revolt? What is the revolt’s role in the birth of modernity? And, why does it say ‘to the King of Spain I’ve granted a lifelong loyalty’?


    Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the national anthem with the deepest history, the Wilhelmus.


    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.


    Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, early access to full series, bonus episodes, and much more.


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    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

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    1 hr 13 min
  • The Fascist World Cup: Mussolini's Football Dictatorship | History of the World Cup

    How did Benito Mussolini’s regime in the 1930s use sport to spread his ideology and prepare Italy for war? What infrastructure and propaganda strategies did he use to make the 1934 World Cup a showcase for fascism? And, did this form of propaganda actually work?


    In this brand new The Rest Is History Club mini series, Dominic is joined by Paul Rouse to talk about dictatorships’ connections to football World Cups.


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    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

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    1 hr 2 min
  • 679. Germany: The Song Hitler Stole (Part 3)

    Why is the German national anthem the most controversial of all? Is it true that it is Austrian in origin? And, what happened when Germany split after the Second World War? Did it perhaps lead to an absolute banger in the form of East Germany’s new anthem..?


    Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the history of Germany and its various different anthems.

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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.

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    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

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    1 hr 14 min
  • 678. Britain: God Save the King (Part 2)

    How did the Napoleonic Wars contribute to the enshrinement of the British national anthem? What are the Jacobite origins of this legendary melody? And, which British monarch was it written for? 


    Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the creation of Britain’s legendary national anthem, God Save the King, and its mysterious composer. 


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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.


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    Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, early access to full series, bonus episodes, and much more.

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    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:

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    Advertise with us: [email protected]

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    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

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    1 hr 12 min
  • 677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1)

    How did the War of 1812 result in America’s national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner? Who came up with it? And, why does this origin story make the anthem so controversial? 


    Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the first episode of their Football World Cup special, with the story behind America’s national anthem, and its secret story. 

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    *Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, early access to full series, bonus episodes, and much more.*


    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

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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.


    Advertise with us: [email protected]

    _______

    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

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    1 hr 11 min
  • 676. The First World War: Churchill’s Calamity (Part 6)

    After Gallipoli has descended into a bloodbath, why do the British pour in more troops? Does Churchill finally understand his fateful error? How do the allies escape the total mess they find themselves in? And, why has this failed campaign become the foundational moment of Anzac identity?


    Join Dominic and Tom as they bring an end to this disastrous Gallipoli campaign and the bloody year of 1915.


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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.

    _______

    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:

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    Advertise with us: [email protected]

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    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

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    1 hr
  • 675. The First World War: Slaughter at Gallipoli (Part 5)

    Why was the Battle of Gallipoli, starting in February 1915, in Turkey, so disastrous for the Allies, and in particular, Winston Churchill? How has it become such a foundational moment in the national identity of New Zealand and Australia? And, how did it transform the destiny of Turkey?


    Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into one of the worst military catastrophes of the First World War.


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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.

    _______

    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

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    To read our new newsletter, sign up at:

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    Advertise with us: [email protected]

    _______

    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

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    1 hr 17 min
  • 674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)

    Why did the British nurse, Edith Cavell, become a key player in the Belgian Resistance to German occupation? How did she carry out her mission? And, why was she ultimately executed, so controversially?


    Join Dominic and Tom as they unfold the life of the remarkable Edith Cavell, her time as a nurse, her espionage, and ultimately her tragic fate, amidst the death and destruction of the First World War.


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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.

    _______

    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

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    To read our new newsletter, sign up at:

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    Advertise with us: [email protected]

    _______

    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 

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    1 hr 8 min
  • 673. The First World War: The Submarine Strikes (Part 3)

    Was the Lusitania merely an ocean liner like Titanic, or a formidable battle ship? How and why did a German U-boat fleet manage to bring down this titan of the sea? And, how did the tragedy ignite the United States’ decision to finally join the War in 1917?


    Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into one of the most cataclysmic events of the First World War, and a major turning point for America’s intervention….


    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


    _______


    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.

    _______


    Advertise with us: ⁠[email protected]⁠

    _______

    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

    1 hr 17 min

About The Rest Is History

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Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook.

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FAQ about The Rest Is History

  • What's this show about?

    The Rest Is History explores pivotal moments in history, delving into the stories of brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events.

  • What's it like to listen to?

    Expect a well-researched and engaging listening experience, with in-depth analysis of historical events and the personalities that shaped them.

  • What are recent episodes about?

    Recent episodes have explored topics such as the life of Samuel Johnson, the fall of the Inca Empire, and the controversial "Angelus" painting.

  • Who's behind the mic?

    Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook host The Rest Is History. Tom Holland is an acclaimed historian, author, and broadcaster specializing in the ancient world. Dominic Sandbrook is a historian and writer known for his works on modern British history.

  • How long is each episode?

    Episodes typically run between 30 minutes and an hour and 15 minutes.

  • When do new episodes drop?

    The show releases new episodes regularly.

  • What are the main topics?

    History, historical events, biographies, the Roman Empire, the Incas, the French Revolution, art history

  • Who should listen to this?

    This show is ideal for history enthusiasts eager to explore significant events and figures, along with those interested in the stories behind famous paintings.

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