The Rest Is History
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It promises to be the biggest event of the summer - The Rest is History World Cup of Gods.Sixteen competitors, but there can be only one winner. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook preview all the runners and riders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
714 episodes
64. Hitler, with Ian Kershaw - part 2
In the second part of our examination of Adolf Hitler, Sir Ian Kershaw joins Dominic Sandbrook to discuss the Nazi leader’s years leading up to and during the Second World War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…
63. Hitler, with Ian Kershaw - part 1
He was “the embodiment of modern political evil” according to historian Sir Ian Kershaw. In this first episode of a two-part investigation of the Nazi dictator, Sir Ian joins Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland to discuss Adolf Hitler. Learn…
62. Magna Carta
Does the Magna Carta enshrine the liberties of every free-born Englishman? Or is it now irrelevant? Ted Vallance, Professor of History at Roehampton University, joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to discuss King John and the bill of r…
61. California
No state in America captures the imagination quite like California. With its glitz and glamour and also its enormous economic disparities the state is a symbol of both the American dream and nightmare. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland exp…
60. Muhammad
Who was Muhammad, where did he come from and what was the historical context for his life? Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss one of the most influential religious, social, and political leaders in history. Learn more about your ad …
59. The World Cup of Gods - Part 2
Competition for top deity hots up as we look back on the knock out stages of the Rest is History World Cup of Gods. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss the last eight contestants and analyse the final outcome. Learn more about your a…
58. The World Cup of Gods - Part 1
In one of the most anticipated contests of the year, sixteen gods battled for the crown of ultimate deity. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook offer analysis and insight on the group stages of the competition. Learn more about your ad choice…
57. Paris
It may just be the most popular city on earth. Throughout history Paris has maintained a grip on the public imagination, thanks to its culture, architecture and its people.French journalist and historian Agnès Poirier joins Tom Holland and…
56. Nero
He remains one of the great characters in all history. But was he depraved, corrupt and evil? Or an artist much maligned by elitist historians? Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss Nero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…
55. The World Cup of Gods - Preview
It promises to be the biggest event of the summer - The Rest is History World Cup of Gods.Sixteen competitors, but there can be only one winner. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook preview all the runners and riders. Learn more about your ad…