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The Rest Is History

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The Rest Is History

678 episodes · 11 with AI analysis

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.

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Topics · top 10

Art historical methodology and interpretation×2Joan of Arc's trial and execution (1431)Medieval ecclesiastical inquisition proceduresEnglish-Burgundian alliance in Hundred Years WarCharles VII's coronation and legitimacyHenry VI's role in France and English regime collapseMedieval heresy trials and canon lawGender and cross-dressing in medieval religious lawPropaganda and political legitimacy in medieval EuropePrisoner interrogation and confession under duress

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Jan 15, 2026

635. Joan of Arc: For Fear of the Flames (Part 4)

Joan of Arc's trial and execution (1431)Medieval ecclesiastical inquisition proceduresEnglish-Burgundian alliance in Hundred Years War
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Jan 19, 2026

636. Revolution in Iran: Fall of the Shah (Part 1)

Iranian Revolution and fall of the Shah (1978-1979)Shia Islam theology and political mobilizationCold War intelligence failures in Iran
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Jan 22, 2026

637. Revolution in Iran: Rise of the Ayatollah (Part 2)

Iranian Revolution of 1979Ayatollah Khomeini and Islamic theologyVelayat-e-Faqih (guardianship of the jurist)
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Jan 26, 2026

638. Revolution in Iran: The Hostage Crisis (Part 3)

Iranian Islamic Revolution and Khomeini's consolidation of powerU.S. Embassy seizure and 444-day hostage crisisShah of Iran's exile and death
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Jan 29, 2026

639. Revolution in Iran: Death in the Desert (Part 4)

Operation Eagle Claw - Failed U.S. Military Rescue MissionIranian Hostage Crisis 1979-1981Jimmy Carter Presidency and Electoral Defeat
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Feb 2, 2026

640. Rome’s Greatest Enemy: Carthage at the Gates (Part 1)

Ancient Military Strategy and TacticsThe Second Punic War (218-201 BC)Hannibal's Military Campaigns
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Feb 4, 2026

Greatest Paintings: Dawn of the Dutch Golden Age - The Arnolfini Portrait

Jan van Eyck and Early Netherlandish paintingOil painting technique and inventionThe Arnolfini Portrait interpretation and mysteries
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Feb 5, 2026

641. Rome’s Greatest Enemy: Hannibal’s Nemesis (Part 2)

Second Punic War military strategyAncient Roman military tactics and organizationScipio Africanus leadership and innovation
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Feb 9, 2026

642. Rome’s Greatest Enemy: Bloodbath in Africa (Part 3)

Battle of Zama (202 BC)Second Punic War (218-201 BC)Scipio Africanus military strategy
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Feb 11, 2026

Greatest Paintings: The Ghost of Spain – Velázquez’s Las Meninas

Las Meninas composition and perspective techniquesDiego Velázquez biography and artistic legacy17th-century Spanish history and cultural decline
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Feb 12, 2026

643. Rome’s Greatest Enemy: Carthage Destroyed (Part 4)

Roman-Carthaginian Wars (Punic Wars)Hannibal's invasion of Italy and psychological impact on RomeCato the Elder's political rhetoric and warmongering
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