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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.
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- Yesterday1h 17m
676. The First World War: Churchill’s Calamity (Part 6)
After Gallipoli has descended into a bloodbath, why do the British pour in more troops? Does Churchill finally understand his fateful error? How do the allies escape the total mess they find themselves in? And, why has this failed campaign become the foundational moment of Anzac identity? Join Dominic and Tom as they bring an end to this disastrous Gallipoli campaign and the bloody year of 1915. _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ 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 To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days agonarrative1h 17m5-min read
675. The First World War: Slaughter at Gallipoli (Part 5)
The Gallipoli Campaign of 1915 was a catastrophic Allied military operation masterminded by Winston Churchill, intended to break the stalemate of World War I but resulting in immense loss and national mythmaking in Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey. Though a British failure, it forged enduring national identities and elevated figures like Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and John Monash.
- 1 weeks agonarrative1h 7m5-min read
674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)
The episode recounts the life and execution of Edith Cavell, a British nurse in Belgium during World War I, who helped Allied soldiers escape German occupation and was executed for war treason, becoming a global martyr and propaganda symbol. Her story embodies courage, faith, and the moral complexities of patriotism and resistance.
- 1 weeks agonarrative1h 16m6-min read
673. The First World War: The Submarine Strikes (Part 3)
The sinking of the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915, was not merely a maritime disaster but a seismic event in the history of World War I, accelerating the shift in global public opinion and laying the psychological groundwork for American entry into the conflict. The episode reveals how a single torpedo strike unleashed a cascade of propaganda, conspiracy, and diplomatic crisis that reshaped the war’s trajectory.
- 2 weeks agoconversational1h 11m4-min read
672. The First World War: Italy’s Doomed Campaign (Part 2)
Italy's entry into World War I in 1915, driven by nationalist ambition and elite manipulation rather than public will, led to a brutal and futile campaign on the Isonzo Front against Austria-Hungary, resulting in over a million casualties and a national trauma that fueled the rise of fascism. The war, justified by the ideology of 'sacro egoismo' (sacred egoism), was championed by poet Gabriele D'Annunzio and exploited by Benito Mussolini, whose later rise was rooted in the disillusionment of this failed imperial venture.
- 2 weeks agonarrative43 min6-min read
Empress Matilda: Civil War and the Fight for the Throne
This episode of The Rest is History delves into the life and legacy of Empress Matilda, a 12th-century royal claimant whose bid for the English throne ignited nearly two decades of civil war known as 'the Anarchy'. Hosted by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook with historian Helen Castor, the discussion reframes the medieval period not as a time of rigid gender roles but as one where women like Matilda wielded significant political power, even if their authority was contested. Her story challenges the myth that female rule was unthinkable before the Tudors.
- 2 weeks agonarrative1h 24m6-min read
671. The First World War: Blood in the Trenches (Part 1)
This episode explores the realities of life on the Western Front in 1915 during World War I, using firsthand accounts from soldiers like Robert Graves and Ernst Jünger to depict the brutal conditions, psychological toll, and moral ambiguities of trench warfare. It underscores how the war reshaped perceptions of heroism, sacrifice, and national duty.
- 3 weeks agointerview39 min6-min read
670. Tom Holland Meets Paul McCartney
In a rare and deeply personal interview, Paul McCartney reflects on how his Liverpool upbringing, shaped by wartime resilience, Irish heritage, and a rich musical culture, laid the foundation for the Beatles’ revolutionary sound and his own songwriting legacy. The conversation reveals how family, memory, and the city’s unique spirit continue to inspire his new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane.
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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.
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