The Rest Is History
Hosted by Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland and Dominic and Tom · Goalhanger
4.8from 42,461 ratings
- 874
- Episodes
- 327
- Transcribed
- 42,461
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
- 25M
- YouTube views
About The Rest Is History
Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world. 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. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
- Publisher
- Goalhanger
- Category
- history
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 28 Oct 2020
- Latest episode
- 4 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
327 of 874 episodes have a transcript.
4 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
711. The Terror: Killing God (Part 5)
30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
710. The Terror: Death at the Guillotine (Part 4)
27 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
709. The Terror: The Execution of Marie Antoinette (Part 3)
Inside a recent episode
711. The Terror: Killing God (Part 5)
Published 4 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And we've discussed the controversy around the casualty figures in the Vendee. But I think even those who would not apply the name of genocide to it would acknowledge that that yeah the degree of slaughter is very great that perhaps a third of the population yeah the third to a quarter i mean a colossal colossal number of people i mean we're talking about hundreds of thousands of men women and children yeah because lots of these are civilians who were not participating in the uprising and i think the perspective on this of of the revolutionaries in paris is that You know, if an occasional patriot is slain by mistake, then, you know, it's a sacrifice for the good of the revolution and they should be proud to accept their death in that cause. […]
Read the full transcript with a Pod Engine plan.
See plansReach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- YouTube views
- 25,165,167
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 14,042 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 28,419 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 93 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 89
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 100
Contact The Rest Is History
- Guest appearances
- Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Shows with a similar audience
Questions about The Rest Is History
Who hosts The Rest Is History?
Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland and Dominic and Tom host the show. Published by Goalhanger.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does The Rest Is History take guests?
The show does not typically feature guests, based on episode analyses.
Where can I read transcripts?
327 of 874 episodes have a transcript on Pod Engine. Full transcripts are available with a Pod Engine plan.
Host of The Rest Is History?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show
Podcast research with Pod Engine