Rumours surrounding Lord Byron’s scandalous divorce rippled throughout the world. Finally, he had no choice but to abandon England in... more

Good God I am surely in hell! Upon Lord Byron’s return to England and the publication of Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage, he became... more

By 1809, Lord Byron found himself untethered and debt-ridden. Disenchanted with politics, frustrated by his literary career and haunted by... more

Few lives from history can have contained as many strange and exciting strands as that of Lord Byron's, whose story... more

Music for sex, dancing, and watching the straight world go by… The explosion of Disco provides an extraordinary window into... more

“We choose to go to the Moon. We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the... more

“I think there is not a devil left in hell, they have all gone into the peasants… smite, stab and... more

"I cannot and will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe.…Here I stand, I... more

Three years on from Martin Luther’s publication of the Ninety-Five Theses - a shocking attack on the corruption of the... more

Martin Luther is one of the few people to have genuinely changed the world, igniting a religious revolution that tore... more

The Reformation, launched in 1517, stands as one of the most convulsive and transformative events of all time, shattering Christendom... more

"Then it is I drown again, with all those dim lost faces I never understood… Include me in your lamentations.” The... more

“A story of horror unparalleled in the annals of the Sea.” On the 14th of April 1912, Titanic, a floating palace... more

It is Sunday the 14th of April 1912, and the passengers of the Titanic, from the tycoons in first class... more

The drama and tragedy of the Titanic’s sinking has spawned all manner of myths about those who left Southampton on... more

The Titanic was a product of the furious competition of the late Gilded Age, and no expenses were spared to... more

"There is no danger that Titanic will sink. The boat is unsinkable and nothing but inconvenience will be suffered by... more

Man in his arrogance thinks himself a great work, worthy the interposition of a deity. More humble, and I believe... more

‘For if a person fatigued with long and hard labour, or with a violent agitation of the mind, takes a... more

In the third century BC, a clash which had been brewing for centuries finally erupted: Rome, the ruthless imperialist upstart... more

“Every man is the architect of his own destiny” Long before Rome reigned over the Mediterranean, there was Carthage: the supreme... more

“An aristocratic republic, secret and well-ordered, where individuals are subject to the harsh laws of the austere and disciplined rich…” The... more

“Carthago delenda est.” Carthage must be destroyed: this was the rallying cry of Cato the Elder, the senator endlessly pushing for... more

The horrific Guildford Pub Bombings of Saturday 5th October 1974 sent shockwaves through Britain, worsening the sense of crisis sweeping... more

Following a tumultuous election in February 1974, Labour’s Harold Wilson has been re-elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Wilson,... more

Three days after one of the most devastating IRA attacks launched upon British soil, the Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath... more

“Who governs Britain?” Britain in the early 1970’s was a state in crisis, and by 1974, things had never seemed bleaker.... more

Geoffrey Chaucer stands as a founding father of English literature, and ‘The Canterbury Tales’ is an enthralling account of his... more

“For within the hollow crown that rounds the hollow temple of a king...” Richard II, son of the dashing Black Prince... more

On the 13th of June 1381, the rebel army of English peasants, led by Wat Tyler, entered London and brought... more

By the late 14th century, England was in decline. Already weakened by the Hundred Years’ War, both Edward III and... more

Extolling his love for democracy, the Senator took on autocratic powers, during a time of emergency, to save the Republic.... more

In the late 17th century, during the glorious reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, France was at its apogee,... more

By November 1938 the scene in Germany was at its darkest yet, as the full scale of Hitler’s intentions for... more

As Hitler ramps up the German war machine, he remains obsessed with one idea: uprooting Jews from the Reich. The... more

“We must have a healthy people to dominate in the world”. In July 1933, Hitler’s Nazi party passed a new law... more

By 1937, Hitler’s ever-growing ambitions were driving Europe to the brink of war. Ever restless, he knew that Germany must... more

“No one can doubt that this world will one day be the scene of dreadful struggles for existence on the... more

“We did not lose the war because our artillery gave out, but because the weapons of our mind didn’t fire” In... more

“Hitler had entered Röhm’s bedroom alone with a whip in his hand. Behind him had stood two detectives holding pistols,... more

A Pope of great renown once reigned during chaotic years for the medieval Church: she was an extraordinary figure, from... more

“The Church was anxious to draw the attention of its members away from the old pagan feast days, and the... more

On the 8th of June 1948, the HMT Windrush sailed from Kingston with almost 500 migrants on board, destined for... more

In 1854, the twenty-five year old aristocrat Roger Tichborne, heir to an impressive fortune, died in a shipwreck ....Or... more

In their new podcast TV maestro and hugely successful author Richard Osman, alongside The Guardian's razor-sharp columnist Marina Hyde unravel... more

The Battle for Italy in 1943 proved to be one of the bloodiest and most brutal episodes of the Second... more

In this landmark edition of The Rest is History, Dominic and Tom reveal the astonishing solution to the mystery that has... more

“We can’t accept very comfortably that two nobodies, two nothings - Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby - were able... more

“Jack, you son of a bitch, don’t do it!” Just hours after President Kennedy’s assassination, in the full glare of the... more

It’s 12:31pm on Friday 22nd November 1963, and in Dallas, Texas, President John F. Kennedy lies slumped against his screaming... more

“It wouldn't be very difficult to kill the president of the United States, you just have to be in a... more

By the late 1950s, John F. Kennedy was a rich and handsome Democratic senator with a beautiful wife and young... more

“There were a lot of people who wanted Kennedy dead, a lot of powerful people. There are secrets still being... more

Everyone leaves a legacy.  In their new podcast series, produced by Goalhanger & Wondery, Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the... more

Tenochtitlan, once the glittering jewel at the heart of the mighty Aztec Empire, has fallen. Hernán Cortés stands triumphant, the... more

"Conquer or die indeed, Cortes thought… The hour of decision was at hand…" It is the spring of 1521 and the... more

Things have never looked bleaker for Hernán Cortés and his band of Spaniards. They are trapped, starving and terrified in... more

“The blood flowed like water…” It is 1520 and word has reached Hernán Cortés in Tenochtitlan that another group of Spaniards... more

The year is 1519. Hernán Cortés and his Spanish comrades have arrived in Tenochtitlan, the capital city of the Aztecs,... more

“Conquer or die! Conquer or die! Conquer or die!” Making a decision that will change the course of history, Hernán Cortés... more

Hernán Cortés has set sail from Cuba, eager to find the truth behind the rumours of gold on the coast... more

The meeting of the controversial Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés and the formidable Emperor Montezuma in 1519 was one of the... more

Within the turmoil of the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte stands out to his military superiors, first by defeating the British... more

“I would plunge the avenging dagger, up to the hilt, in the breast of the tyrant!” Born in Corsica a year... more

Cook has been sent by the Royal Navy to the Pacific to track the transit of Venus from Tahiti, but... more

The greatest sea explorer of all time, James Cook was born to a humble Yorkshire family, and first stood out... more

The setting for so many of the Arabian Nights, like the stories of Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba and the... more

Baghdad was a place of fabulous sophistication and teeming multitudes, where terrible things could happen, but great wonders could also... more

“No city in the world will ever rival it for prosperity...“ Baghdad, originally a Christian village in Iraq, was chosen... more

A story of great myth and of huge historical significance, the foundation of Baghdad is a fundamental episode in the... more

The Mitfords were the most glamorous aristocrats on the London scene in the 1920s, with at their head Diana, the... more

“You will never catch Sir Oswald admitting to anti-semitism - all he does is embody it!” Following the violent scenes at... more

The fascists in Britain have found a leader known across the country: the sinister yet complex Oswald Mosley. Following stints... more

The cultural roots of fascism swirled around Britain at the turn of the 20th century, as medieval nostalgia, an obsession... more

The U.S. have given up on ousting the socialist President Allende through democratic means, and shift to a more militaristic... more

In the midst of the Cold War, the 1973 coup against the socialist Chilean president Salvador Allende, led by General... more

In anticipation of the U.S. release of PAX, here’s the book’s introduction for you to enjoy, read by its author,... more

“Are you not entertained?!”  The emblem of Rome, the Colosseum was the unsettling but glamorous home of Roman violence, used for... more

“To be a boy at one of these schools was to be alternately tyrant and slave.” More gruesome even than the... more

Eclectic traditions, obscure codes and cryptic ancient languages: the world of Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of children from... more

“Let us advance courageously, to change the backward condition of our country, and turn it into a modern and powerful... more

The father of sadism and a prophet of totalitarianism, the Marquis de Sade was a French aristocrat and writer, an... more

Does money really make the world go round? Economics, business and finance have long been subjects we leave to the... more

In a swirling world dominated by miniskirts, feather boas, posh photographers, youth culture, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles, London has... more

The Sixties is one of the only moments in history when Britain could claim to be the epicentre of world... more

“The mutual affection and harmony between the two had reached a degree never seen between a husband and wife…” The... more

One of the greatest institutions of the ancient world, the Library of Alexandria was the embodiment of ultimate learning, and... more

“A cloud of black, acrid smoke hung over the area. It was a scene from a warzone, a battlefield -... more

"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” Arguably the most celebrated speech of the 20th century, Martin... more

Warning! This one isn’t for the faint-hearted... A naked, torch-carrying man, who would walk backwards around a funeral pyre, with... more

Join Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for a new podcast bringing strong opinions on all the latest stories... more

“There’s a lot of severed heads at this villa!” The great TV sensation of the summer returns on The Rest... more

A woman of immense influence on medieval Christendom, Catherine of Siena was one of the first female Doctors of the... more

Mount Vesuvius' eruption in the autumn of AD79 remains one of the deadliest and best-known in history. The plume of... more

Charles de Gaulle was a war hero in the First World War, and, having refused to accept his government’s armistice... more

May 1968 saw underlying tensions reach a climax in France, resulting in a period of civil unrest coloured by rioting,... more

A city which played a fundamental role in the Dutch Golden Age and in the birth of the Dutch monarchy,... more

A city built on water, Amsterdam has often set the tone of European modernity. It first gained prominence as a... more

With the French and Spanish siding with George Washington’s revolutionaries, the game is up for the British, and it seems... more

“O ye that love mankind! Ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!” The U.S.... more

“Last night three cargos of tea were emptied into the sea. This morning a man of war sails. This is... more

“America, late the strength, now the foe to Britain, dismembered, torn, I fear forever lost to England, whence she sprung.” The... more

“Who drinks the water I shall give him, will have a spring inside him welling up for eternal life.” A... more

The most important object in the universe, but also a somewhat invisible presence in the Bible, the Ark of the... more

Following the use of the atomic bomb in Japan and the end of the Second World War, Oppenheimer pushes for... more

“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” This was J. Robert Oppenheimer’s reaction to the first atomic bomb... more

It’s 1895, and with the libel case brought against the Marquess of Queensbury having collapsed, Oscar Wilde is now arrested... more

“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” As his most popular work, "The Importance of Being Earnest", hints at,... more

A mysterious death on the Nile, an unconventional love affair, a Roman-Greek hero turned God - the story of Hadrian... more

The Easter Rising began in Dublin's General Post Office on Easter Monday, 24th April 1916, with Patrick Pearse’s dramatic proclamation... more

The year is 1912. The bitter arguments about Home Rule for Ireland are reaching boiling point. But with Ulster in... more

At the start of the 19th century, the kingdoms of Britain and Ireland were officially 'united' with the Acts of... more

“In every generation the Irish people have asserted their right to national freedom and sovereignty; six times during the past... more

A grubby, secretive cabal of devil worshippers that run the world, or a fraternity of like-minded individuals who enjoy eccentric rituals?... more

What did "demos" really mean to the Athenians? Why were women such a crucial part of Athenian democracy? And who... more

It's 1649 and a new republic has been declared, the Commonwealth of England. It's an age of 17th century republicanism,... more

In 1885, H. Rider Haggard’s brother offered him a wager: five shillings if he could write a book half as... more

It’s 1647, and in New England, where puritan settlers live in fear of God’s wrath and a hostile indigenous population,... more

Born on the Western edge of an empire that stretched all the way to India, Herodotus was a Greek historian... more

What was the most calamitous coronation of all time? Which ceremony does Tom think is the most boring topic he's... more

Whether it’s London descending into a riot, a bad hangover with Samuel Pepys, or a royal lacking discretion… Charles III... more

The roots of the coronation ritual are fabulously ancient: certain elements of the ceremony are vestiges from the later Roman... more

Few years in European History saw as much change and turmoil as 1848: across the continent, from Vienna to Paris... more

“It is 105 degrees in Saigon, and rising.” This announcement, made through U.S. Armed Forces radio on a spring morning... more

It's 1975, and in the final act of the Vietnam War, the U.S. have ordered all remaining civilian and military... more

Rin Tin Tin, born on the Western Front in 1918, became one of the biggest movie stars of the silent... more

The German Democratic Republic was born in the ashes of the Second World War, and described itself as a socialist... more

The Black Prince has gained lands in Aquitaine and Gascony through his brutal and thorough attacks. But faced with financial... more

As the spectre of the Black Death haunts Europe, a more tangible foe terrorises the French king and his subjects:... more

State of the art military technology. Blind battle commanders. Iconic kingly lines. Tom and Dominic continue to delve into the... more

Dynastic turmoil, inconvenient treaties with Scotland, tales of knights, longbows and the golden age of chivalry. In a time of... more

A story spanning modern-day Ghana, Angola, and Benin, historian Luke Pepera joins Tom and Dominic to discuss the tradition of... more

It's 1718, an English Quaker lands in Barbados. He is soon horrified to discover the treatment of people working the... more

From claims that the alphabet was originated by Atlantians, Francis Bacon using the story as a model of utopia, to... more

Majestic palaces, untold riches, and indeterminable power... the story of Atlantis is a tale as old as time. But is... more

Have humans always been haunted by fears of a climate apocalypse? Or is that a modern phenomenon? Is there a... more

Warmonger or nuclear disarmer? Ronald Reagan’s presidency survived an assassination attempt, the AIDS epidemic and the Iranian hostage crisis. He... more

His Hollywood career drying up, Ronald Reagan works both for the Screen Actors Guild and General Electric in the 1950s.... more

Ronald "Dutch" Reagan was born in 1911 to a humble family of Illinois, his father an FDR-loving democrat, his mother... more

Christopher Columbus caused debate in his own time, and remains a controversial figure today: some argue he initiated both the... more

Columbus returns to the remnants of his first voyage to the "Indies", having convinced Isabella and Ferdinand to fund a... more

Having convinced the Catholic Monarchs to fund his journey across the Atlantic, Columbus sets sail with three ships, a crew... more

A controversial figure both now and in his time, Tom and Dominic discuss Columbus and his drive for discovery, power... more

In this second episode on perhaps the most notorious assasination in world history, Tom and Dominic look at the bloody... more

“He was trapped - he couldn’t get up. There was blood everywhere. The faces were coming closer, the knives rose... more

Thought by some as the first genocide in Europe, the Albigensian Crusade was the bloodiest crusade in history. Following the... more

Was the Catholic Church Europe’s first revolutionary group? How are the Cathars linked to the genesis of genocide? Where does... more

Secret societies, Jesus' ancient bloodline, Catholic conspirators; all backed up by documents in the Bibliothèque Nationale. It must be true,... more

Edwardian Britain: Domestic service is at its peak. However, as Britain modernises, things were about to change. Tom and Dominic are... more

"One of the greatest rulers to have ever lived" - Tom Holland. But how much do you know about Hatshepsut?... more

Hitler is chancellor, but he is not yet all-powerful. How does he go from becoming the leader of the Reichstag,... more

Wall Street crashes. The German economy capitulates and governments start to fall. Backroom deals and political scheming come to the... more

German hyperinflation. The Beer Hall Putsch. Hitler’s trial. Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the Nazis in the early... more

Where do the origins of Nazism lie? The Second Reich? Hitler’s time in Vienna? The First World War? Join Tom... more

‘It had the alchemy of a bitter Tory leadership race’. Reigning for the shortest period of any British monarch, can Lady Jane... more

Edward VI is dead - but who will succeed him on the throne?  In the first of two episodes, Tom and Dominic... more

In our second episode exploring the story of Rudolf Vrba, Jonathan Freedland joins Tom and Dominic again, to discuss the... more

Tom and Dominic are joined by Jonathan Freedland to discuss the incredible story of Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler, who... more

Join Tom and Dominic for the final episode of 2022 in which they discuss the historical importance of this year.... more

For a festive special, Tom and Dominic are joined by author and alcohol historian Henry Jeffreys to discuss some Christmassy... more

Join Tom and Dominic for the second of two episodes on 'Historical Jesus'. They discuss scepticism around his existence, the... more

*The Rest Is History Live Tour April 2023*: Tom and Dominic are going on tour in April 2023 and performing in... more

England: Roast Beef and Liberty While it has now been dethroned by the mighty Tikka Masala and the moreish fish and... more

Canada: Beaver Wars Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the illustrious history of the beaver. This story intertwines these small... more

Denmark: The Great Escape In today's episode, Tom and Dominic look at the story of how the vast majority of Denmark's Jewish... more

Ecuador: Darwin's Adventure to the Galapagos Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Charles Darwin's time in Ecuador, where his observation... more

Morocco: The Rif War In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the Rif War, predecessor to the Spanish Civil War, set... more

Today, Tom and Dominic are in Islamic Spain discussing Roman conquests, melancholy Emirs and vibrant harems... Don't miss the extraordinary... more

A little known story. Serbia, the home to one of the first great civilisations. They had the first written scripts,... more

In today’s World Cup special on Cameroon, Tom and Dominic tell the fascinating story of “probably the most famous Cameroonian... more

In today's episode, Tom and Dominic explore the origins of the motion-picture camera, a device invented by "gentle giant" Louis... more

In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the history of Japan through six characters, with leading cultural historian of Japan,... more

Join Tom and Dominic as, for the first time ever, they dip their toes into the Dutch republic. They discuss... more

Why are there Welsh speakers born in Argentina? Join Tom and Dominic to understand the fascinating and unlikely story of... more

Today, Tom and Dominic are in 16th century Calvinist Geneva, where Michael Servetus is being condemned for heresy. Execution, imprisonment,... more

In today's World Cup episode, Tom and Dominic return to the history of Portugal to discuss military coups, defence of dictatorship, Castro... more

In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the Senegalese island of Gorée, and its complex relationship with the transatlantic slave... more

Who is the greatest artist of all time? Join Tom and Dominic as Belgian historian Bart van Loo puts forward... more

Join Tom and Dominic as they explore the seven wonders of Poland. Hear all about Krakus the dragon-slayer, the Wieliczka Salt... more

On today's World Cup episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the Ashanti Empire. Tune in to hear about the Anglo-Ashanti wars, the... more

As promised during the Portugal mini-series, Tom and Dominic are returning to Brazil to discuss its history post-independence. This episode... more

What are the origins of Wales? And how do the Welsh define themselves against Englishness? As England play Wales in... more

Join Tom and Dominic on their journey to the 16th century Korean peninsula, as they discuss Hwang Jini - a gisaeng,... more

Join Tom and Dominic for their World Cup episode on Saudi Arabia, where they discuss 'the most famous structure in global Islam'... more

On the Day of the Dead you eat pan de muerto and exchange calaveras with your friends. This celebration is... more

In today's World Cup special, Anglo-American relations are at their most tense, as the USA and England take to the... more

Join Tom and Dominic as they tell the story of the tragic heroine of Virgil’s Aeneid - Dido of Carthage.... more

In 1963, with the influence of the Cuban Revolution strong in South America, the left wing guerrilla group the Tupamaros... more

"In conditions of chaos, people from outside the Roman social elite can rise to the top." Join Tom and Dominic for... more

On the day of England vs. Iran, Tom and Dominic are joined by friend of the show, Ali Ansari, to... more

Join Tom and Dominic as they continue the World Cup series by discussing the Costa Rican Civil War. This event... more

In today’s Australian-themed World Cup episode, Tom leads us through the incredible true story of the Somerton Man, a murder mystery... more

“Since the conquest of Poland, 300,000 Jews have been murdered in this country in the most bestial way ... The... more

It is finally here. Tom and Dominic are embarking upon their mighty World Cup themed extravaganza. Every day they will... more

In their last episode on the World Cup, Tom and Dominic are joined by the face of football, Gary Lineker.... more

Welcome to the second episode of The Rest Is History's definitive guide to the history of the FIFA World Cup.... more

Welcome to The Rest Is History's definitive guide to the history of the FIFA World Cup, which looks past the... more

Forget the football, the next month's entertainment is coming from The Rest is History! Join Tom and Dominic over the coming... more

Battling with the expanding power of the Vikings, listen to Tom and Dominic discover how King Alfred the Great earned... more

Alfred the Great is under invasion from the Vikings. Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Alfred's anointment by the Pope... more

Join Tom and Dominic for the second part of their exploration of the history of treason. How has the 1351... more

Join Tom and Dominic at the National Archives as they explore the history of treason in Britain, going right back... more

Do commanders matter? Were the British generals effective or "foppish"? How did the Allies rebound from huge losses such as the Battle... more

After just 45 days, Liz Truss has resigned. Join Tom and Dominic for this special episode to discuss her place in... more

In this final episode Tom and Dominic discuss the legendary Battle of Trafalgar. Despite being outnumbered and facing the biggest... more

In the second episode of Tom and Dominic's Trafalgar trilogy, the stakes could not be higher. They discuss: Napoleon's plan... more

Was the Battle of Trafalgar the most decisive battle of the 19th century? Join Tom and Dominic as they embark... more

Tom and Dominic welcome film critic Muriel Zagha to discuss the home of cinema, France, and its history through ten... more

In the final instalment of our series on Young Churchill, learn how Churchill escaped a prisoner of war camp in... more

Join Tom and Dominic in the second episode of our mini-series on Young Churchill as they dive into his imperial... more

‘The child is the father of the man.’ In the first episode of this mini-series on Young Churchill, Tom and Dominic... more

How were the bonnets, corsets, and empire line dresses of the Regency period expressive of a revolutionary era? In this episode,... more

Actress, singer, model and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe has long been associated with old school Hollywood glamour and American pop... more

Tom and Dominic welcome back special guest Rana Mitter to discuss China's position during World War Two. This episode covers the Rape of Nanjing by... more

Friend of the show Rana Mitter joins Tom and Dominic this week to discuss the role of China in the Second World War. In the first... more

Why is modern society so self-obsessed? The answer may be found in a group of late 18th century German rebels, including... more

Does the Loch Ness Monster exist? When was the first mention of it recorded in history? And who are the... more

In February 1952, on the death of her father King George VI, the 25-year-old Elizabeth became Queen. During her long... more

The death of the Queen at the age of 96 brings to an end seven decades of her reign over... more

In the final chapter of this series on the history of Portugal, Tom and Dominic explore Portugal in the 20th century, the two... more

Earthquakes, gold rush, and Brazil. Join Tom and Dominic for the third episode in this history of Portugal series. *The Rest Is... more

In the second episode of this Portugal mini-series, Tom and Dominic discuss the Portuguese setting sail for far flung reaches... more

Welcome to The Rest Is History's Portugal mini-series! In the first of four episodes on Portugal, Tom and Dominic chart the... more

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, died aged 91 this week. In March 2022, Tom and Dominic recorded... more

Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-selling books ever written,... more

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is one of the most prestigious authors in modern history, best known for writingThe Hobbit and... more

Grand villas on the Bay of Naples, engraving names on Egyptian singing statues, and sightseeing tours of Biblical sights in... more

The rise and fall of Butlin's, Benidorm and Franco, class, package holidays, bikinis, mass tourism and sunbathing. The third episode... more

The birth of guide books, resorts, and the package holiday. In the second episode in our holidays series Tom and Dominic... more

Today's feed drop features friend of the show William Dalrymple discussing his new podcast, Empire, which he hosts alongside Anita... more

Welcome to the first of four episodes on the history of holidays: Byron's Grand Tour; The Invention of Mass Tourism;... more

Wars, disease, and legacy. In the final episode of the trilogy, Tom and Dominic discuss the Byzantine reconquest of Italy, the... more

The Riot that destroyed a city and almost brought down an Emperor... In the second part of our trilogy, Tom and... more

In the first episode of a three part series, Tom and Dominic dive into the incredible story of Justinian and... more

Tom and Dominic are joined by friend of the show Kyle Harper to discuss how pandemics and disease played a... more

‘If it became necessary immediately to discard every line and method of communications used on the front, except one, and... more

Tom and Dominic are again joined by Iain MacGregor to discuss the climax of the Battle of Stalingrad, Pavlov's House, and... more

Stalingrad: the bloodiest battle of the Second World War. Tom and Dominic are joined by Iain MacGregor to discuss the build... more

Welcome to the fifth and final episode in our London Week. Enjoyed the series? Click here to become a member of The... more

Welcome to the fourth episode in our London Week mini-series. To get tomorrow's final episode right now, become a member of The... more

Welcome to the third episode in our new mini-series: LONDON WEEK. From Monday to Friday we're releasing an episode daily. Monday's... more

Welcome to the second episode in our new mini-series: LONDON WEEK. From Monday to Friday we'll release an episode daily. Monday's... more

Welcome to the first episode in our new mini-series: LONDON WEEK. From Monday to Friday we'll release an episode daily. Today's... more

We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast about things misunderstood and overlooked. This season,... more

George Orwell is one of the most celebrated novelists, essayists, and journalists in modern British history.  Tom and Dominic are joined... more

Historical Love Island has swept the nation and the podcasting world since Monday, when four couples made it to the... more

The Love Island phenomenon is sweeping the nation, so Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by Tom's daughter, Katy... more

Boris Johnson has resigned. In a special episode of The Rest Is History Tom and Dominic dissect the tumultuous last few... more

"There was a land of cavaliers and cotton fields called the Old South". Tom and Dominic are joined by Sarah Churchwell... more

In the final episode of this 'American Civil War' series, Tom, Dominic and historian Adam Smith look at the end... more

Tom, Dominic and historian Adam Smith look at the most famous battle of the war and Abraham Lincoln’s 272 word... more

Welcome to the second episode in The Rest Is History's 'American Civil War' series. The release schedule of the remaining two... more

Welcome to The Rest Is History 'American Civil War' series. The release schedule of the four episodes is as follows: The Causes... more

On today's pod Tom and Dominic are joined by Stonehenge expert Mike Pitts to discuss all the big questions that surround Stonehenge: Who... more

Join Tom and Dominic for the fourth and final instalment in their Cleopatra mini-series, as they discuss Octavian's propaganda, the war... more

Watergate 50th Anniversary re-release (Part 2): Last October we recorded a two part special on the remarkable political story which became... more

Watergate 50th Anniversary re-release: Last October we recorded a two part special on the remarkable political story which became known as... more

After centuries of Cleopatra and Mark Antony’s relationship being told and fictionalised by Plutarch and Shakespeare alike, Tom Holland and... more

Join Tom and Dominic for the second episode of this four part mini-series on Cleopatra, where they discuss her relationship with Julius... more

Welcome to The Rest Is History Cleopatra series! The release schedule of the four episodes is as follows: Young Cleopatra (Monday 13th... more