Auditory bliss
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Dyf Gibbs –
2024-04-10
RIH, Hanks, Apollo missions… I think you just unlocked the meaning of life! An absolutely joyous listen! Well done chaps!
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Beschreibung
The world’s most popular history podcast, with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.
They question the nature of Greatness, why the West no longer has civil wars and whether Richard Nixon was more like Caligula or Claudius. They're distilling the entirety of human history, or, as much as they can fit into about fifty minutes.
Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.
Here are some of our favourite episodes to get you started:
WATERGATE/NIXON apple.co/3JrVl5h
ALEXANDER THE GREAT apple.co/3Q4FaNk
HARDCORE HISTORY'S DAN CARLIN apple.co/3vqkGa3
PUTIN & RUSSIA apple.co/3zMtLfX
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Fabulous
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nicwg –
2024-04-10
When I saw Moonwalkers on my Podcast list I groaned. Yet another sanctimonious droning on of ‘One small step….’ .again. I was resolved to dump it and move on but my existing podcast finished and I was driving so I couldn’t stop. I let it run. And then it ran and ran. In the end it turned out to be unbelievably fabulous. Congratulations one what must be one of your very best!! Just amazing💯
Too much god bothering from Tom
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Nevg321 –
2024-04-10
Still generally a good podcast though
High Brow Hilarity
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rockymikey –
2024-04-09
Been listening for 12 months and working through entire back catalogue. 54 to go. Very intelligent presenters with great sense of humour. The mimicry of Reagan was hilarious. Their books are brilliant as well.
Incredible!
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Historyisthegreatest –
2024-04-06
Tom and Dominic are hilariously funny and you can tell that they enjoy making the pods too which makes it incredibly enjoyably and truly special! Thank you for this pod!
Luther episodes were great
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Rondoggy –
2024-04-06
Ignore that wally who was moaning about religion in the podcast, the Luther episodes were some of the best you’ve done. Informative and entertaining.
Too much Luther
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secondarystudent –
2024-04-04
Recently found pod love it going through all back episodes. Titanic was unbelievably good.
You ask for a feedback survey soz can’t be asked to do that but seriously I know he’s important and a massive influence on religion and therefore much of our historical culture but seriously…. At the beginning of the episodes I clearly remember you both saying we try not to bring religion up at all if possible seems this is the polar opposite of the last what know seems like the 15th episode limping on.
If you enjoy history and want to laugh a little
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highland puma –
2024-03-31
Been listening over a year now. But the titanic series a game changer. I actually replayed it while travelling with wife. It’s that good
My favourite podcast out there (by far)
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ACL_1990 –
2024-03-29
I discovered these podcasts less than a year ago and have been binging the back catalogue ever since. It has been an absolute pleasure. I’ve always been interested in history and had good school teachers in the subject, but this podcast achieves what my school lessons never did: it provides an overarching sketch of world history and its underlying themes, providing a gateway for the listener into a wide range of subjects they can then deep dive into themselves. It combines all this with a lightheartedness and wit that creates an educational and enjoyable experience. Five stars!
Titanic a Night to Remember
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dinkielala –
2024-03-27
I very much enjoyed your series on The Titanic, so much that I’m afraid I’ve become a bit obsessed! Watched A Night To Remember and actually I think it portrayed the class distinctions on the ship better than the James Cameron film.
Love the affectation-free, unapologetic intelligence and wit
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Aleksandra Tintinfan i UK –
2024-03-26
How can you cover Titanic and not yoke in Gareth Russell?!
That snide aside, these gents are just fabulous. The podcast-world is full of fustian ‘thinkers’ recycling fashionable opinions so it is a relief to have found this little nook of good old-fashioned interrogation of and love for Clio and the rest of the muses. Here are two sharp minds as yet un-hobbled by the petty ideologies of our day to ponder the petty, the ugly and the pretty good or impressively bad of the distant or more recent past. There is something to surprise, amuse or provoke new thoughts on the most seemingly stale subject. I wish there could be more Tolkien, though, as those episodes proved far more enriching and enjoyable than I was prepared for.
Fantastic…
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EGMavs84 –
2024-03-25
Incredible podcast….Tom and Dominic are brilliant….
Can’t get enough of these guys
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Jonny Hardiman –
2024-03-25
Informative, funny and cover such an interesting array of topics
Knowledge-rich, funny and insightful
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AlexG2391 –
2024-03-25
I discovered this podcast a month ago and I’m hooked. The presenters are intelligent, pragmatic, thoughtful, kmowledgeable and funny.
They treat each topic with respect, humility and reverance whilst making the content accessible, humouous and accessible.
Brilliant
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BerlinMadchen –
2024-03-24
The Titanic series lured me in and I’m now subscribed and delving into the back catalogue! Just what I love in a podcast…fascinating subject matter presented by hosts with a great rapport. Keep it up!
Great Podcast!
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Horatio Churchill –
2024-03-23
I’ve only recently discovered this brilliant podcast. I’m loving the fascinating insights and the humour of the very likeable and knowledgable presenters. Great stuff! 👍
Marvellous
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andy nortu –
2024-03-22
Informative and great fun. First class every time.
It is my go to History podcast , but ...
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Sammy-gee1983 –
2024-03-22
I sometimes struggle with the personal lens with which they view history . That lens is English Public School boy with notes of Daily Mail . See the Studnet Riots in France episodes ( my French mum who was there at the time will no longer listen , following those episodes) and even the recent Titanic episodes , they are pains to dismiss that class played a role in the death toll, which I found a little unconvincing and skated over .
Brilliant mini-series on the Titanic
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kentishman56 –
2024-03-21
Having listened to a lot of ‘The Rest is History’ over the last few years, I thought I had heard their best work, but no: the mini-series on the Titanic really reaches a new peak with the links to social, political and economic history in GB and elsewhere they link the story to, without, thankfully, forgetting the human tragedies at the heart of the sinking. Memorable. Thank you gentlemen.
Just bloody brilliant
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JamesA462 –
2024-03-20
If you even have a slight interest in history, this is the podcast for you. Brilliantly put together, fantastic delivery and just the perfect amount of research to capture the intrigue. Fabulous.
Russell Hope
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Nohoper –
2024-03-20
Fantastic show
New fan
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anjdidndnixnwn –
2024-03-20
Just discovered this podcast, the Titanic series is thorough, thoughtful, informative and brilliant. Subscribed and am looking forward to digging into the back catalogue!
Great Podcast by likeable hosts
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Saffa Brent –
2024-03-19
Very interesting and well researched. Would like more subjects on South Africa please - Boer War, Zulu War, Prince imperial, Great Escape, Jock of the Bushveld (greatest dog in history imo), Shaka Zulu, Rhodes, Apartheid, it’s role in the world wars - so much good stuff! Thanks to all involved, keep up the brilliant work!
Rest is History
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Robert, Southwark –
2024-03-18
Extremely well research topics covering a huge range of historical periods. Very informative and entertaining. Tom and Dominic move at a fast and furious pace. Never a dull moment.
Show fab - but trying to cancel membership!
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BuffiSJ –
2024-03-18
There is now where to cancel my membership - pls do not bill me - I signed up by error -
Loved Titanic
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Sound Woman –
2024-03-17
Brilliant! I loved the Titanic series ⚓️ this and Tony Robinson’s Cunningcast are my two fave history pods.
Titanic Tale
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Suvla Bay –
2024-03-17
Just finished the 6 episodes on the sinking of the Titanic. An absolute tour de force from the hosts. As for the boy in the long trousers - heartbreaking. Thank you for these great podcasts.
Better
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Mallorca One –
2024-03-15
Getting better than ever
Great topics and now less interrupting each other which I used to dislike
Very good quality and I am a historían for 60 years
Titanic series was superb
5* is not enough
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SBV2207 –
2024-03-14
To express how much I love this podcast. I did history A level & wanted to do a degree. My mother made me study law, so this show is now my guilty pleasure. The combination of education, humour & banter is just tremendous. I love the mixture of one offs, series & nautical knowledge. Who else could do History’s Greatest Monkeys after Carthage?! Please don’t stop the accents and Dominic’s “crikey” gets me every time! 🤣❤️
Great show
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HikerRuss –
2024-03-14
To be honest the content is irrelevant, I’m here for their masterful impressions and accents! Faultless! Plus they know a bit about history!
Great Listen
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Green_Hat –
2024-03-13
The hosts have a genuine friendship. They don’t always agree with each other yet agree to disagree and remain friends which is an attitude sadly missing from the majority of society in the current age of xxxxishness
Very listenable to!
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Rachel English Teacher –
2024-03-10
My ‘O’ level history was a dreadful disappointment ; ergo, I had not the faintest desire to continue my studies in this subject. IF ONLY I’d had this brilliant duo, instead! In addition to being so obviously knowledgeable & well read, their ‘double act’ is so entertaining. They exude deep friendship & respect for each other, as well as both possessing a great sense of fun & keenly tuned wit. Recommended without hesitation or reservation.
Victim of its own success?
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Pianofan1732 –
2024-03-09
Really gone down hill recently. No interesting guests, poor historiography relying on one or two books they’ve read. Now an hour-long advert for Cadbury and something about monkeys - nope.
Primate Definitions
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Sceptical Teacher –
2024-03-08
Sorry, but baboons are not apes, they are monkeys. Monkeys from the old world do not have tails.
Lemurs are not monkeys or apes. They are an older, wet-nosed lineage that predates all simians (monkeys and apes together). Perhaps this episode should have been called history’s greatest Simians. Or history’s greatest primates.
Losing its way
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icantbelieveitsnotnickname –
2024-03-07
Used to think this podcast was great, but recent subject choices bizarre - chocolate? Monkeys? I have migrated over to the Empire podcast and will pop back in a few weeks to see if the boys get back on track with some grown-up topics.
Fantastic!
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LSnarf –
2024-03-07
Fantastic!
Just right
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Sooperb59 –
2024-03-07
This really is the gold standard for Podcasts: a wide range of topics, the right balance of scholarly knowledge and humour & a good rapport between the hosts. I also enjoy how they set out context & refer to the present - I am sure they wish we did learn from the past!
Top blokes!
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Ohhhhheyyy –
2024-03-06
Beautifully narrated, wonderfully explained histories. Accessible yet astutely detailed in the right places, a well painted picture. How well they work together! How hard they must work!
Pure class
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3785863178 –
2024-03-05
One of the best history podcasts out there
Excellent 1974 Series
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Penderhogg –
2024-03-04
Fantastic 4 part series on 1974 and the bonkers politics of the time. What an education!😀👍
Four part series on Rome and Carthage
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tnewnhamuk –
2024-02-29
And we only cover the first Punic war? Weird. Wait another year for the rest? Really strange choice. Such an interesting period and was looking forward to covering Hannibal, the battles, and the end. Strange to leave everyone hanging.
The knowledge
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flat back four –
2024-02-26
Public school schoolboys Tom n Dom big up The knowledge as a fun five minute read. Yesterday far-right Islamophobe Douglas Murray had a long article claiming the IDF kill rate in Gaza was reasonable published in the rag. Just so you know the, at best, grubby stuff these boys are peddling.
Enjoying 1974
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vaughst –
2024-02-26
Really enjoying the 1974 series, I was 11 at the time growing up just down the road from Dominic’s beloved Wolverhampton.
Addictive!
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FooFightin' Man –
2024-02-25
My favourite podcast. The chemistry between Dominic and Tom is very endearing and also very funny at times. They bring life to a very broad range of topics but do so in a highly engaging manner. Just one question though: is there anyone in the production team that didn’t go to a private school? Just curious after the episodes on the history and culture of Britain’s public schools!
A brilliant pod!
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Jarvo –
2024-02-24
The episodic series on the JFK assassination was very good and an intensely exciting listen. Keep up the good work - highly recommended!
Excellent for everyone
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DesertRover70 –
2024-02-24
My 10yr olds love it - we love it - can’t keep up with them all but always enjoy the ones we listen to
Glib, facile and preposterous
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Wayne Arleigh –
2024-02-23
Two tittering schoolboys ridicule the past and make bad guesses about what people thought and did back then. Hideous.
Rubbish
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Dr xyza –
2024-02-21
Rubbish
Sense
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Naomi M Sharp –
2024-02-20
Please for my sake cut down on saying “ Is there a sense …?” . Love the podcasts but this phrase is wearing a bit thin !
Love it
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Philip ICC –
2024-02-20
1974 series was so good!
More like this please.
Thank you
Always a treat, the 70s UK politics eps are masterpieces
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Docklandser –
2024-02-19
Commenting isn’t a thing I do often. I know it helps keep good things going though, and I have to say The Rest is History is just such an entertaining, informative and downright wonderful listen. Podcasts are weird as an entity - oddly intimate, yet covering everything from minor personal reminiscences to the most important events ever. Tom and Dom are two of the masters of the game, from the comedy impressions at the start to the in-jokes, they are all at once brilliant broadcasters, eminent historians and have an eye and ear for the human interest angle that will make you smile - no matter how grim the subject matter. The Holocaust episodes are jaw-droppingly well done, the grimmest of subjects taken as seriously as they demand, where the lightness and humour in the 4 part UK 1970s political shenanigans series made it a joy and left me so less worried about today’s politics as a bonus. No murder plots, dead dogs or military coups probably being plotted in Number 10 currently. I thnk.