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Join Tom and Dominic for the final episode of their Australian epic. Tune in to hear about the exploits of the most recent stretch of prime ministers, spanning from Bob Hawke to Scott Morrison.Join Th...
· 48 min 23 sec
In the second part of our Australian PMs trilogy, Tom and Dominic explore Chinese Communist conspiracy theories and talk about the most entertaining of all the Aussie leaders.The final instalment of t...
· 47 min 40 sec
In the wake of Anthony Albanese's victory in this weekend's Australian election, Tom and Dominic have recorded a three part Antipodean special on the history of Australian prime ministers.The first ep...
· 55 min 42 sec
The longest reigning monarch in British history, Elizabeth II acceded to the throne 70 years ago.To mark the occasion, Tom and Dominic are joined by Frances Christie, Deputy Chairman of Sotheby's UK a...
· 57 min 50 sec
Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist in history.Coinciding neatly with the 'Wagatha Christie' trial taking place between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy in the UK, Tom and Dominic look at Chri...
· 58 min 46 sec
Could the West have lost the Cold War? Would we be happier if we didn't study history? Would you prefer to have a samurai, a Viking or a Spartan as your bodyguard?Tom and Dominic are joined by Hardcor...
· 1 hr 5 min 28 sec
Who was the most influential leader of the 20th century? What would have happened if the South had won the American Civil War? Would you rather be under siege from the Mongols, the Romans, or the Assy...
· 1 hr 2 min 35 sec
What military parallels does Putin's invasion of Ukraine have with Hitler's attempt to invade the Soviet Union?On today's pod Tom and Dominic are joined by historian - and brother of Tom - James Holla...
· 1 hr 31 sec
In January, Tom and Dominic explored the history of Babylon, from Nebuchadnezzar onwards (episode 145 in the Rest Is History feed).At the end of that episode, there was a promise to revisit Babylon's...
· 50 min 26 sec
George Orwell, a love of wildlife, and Raheem Sterling - but what does it mean to be English in the modern world?In today's episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by the New Statesman editor, Jason Cowle...
· 59 min 17 sec
In the second of two episodes covering France's post-war presidents, Tom and Dominic drill down into the remaining historical statesmen, bringing us right up to the current day.François Mitterrand, Ja...
· 46 min 33 sec
It's the day after the French election runoff between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, so naturally here's a Rest Is History French Presidents special.Charles de Gaulle, Georges Pompidou, and Valéry...
· 42 min 38 sec
In the second of two episodes on the Jewish Revolt, Tom and Dominic discuss the burning of the Temple, Vespasian & Titus' triumph, and Masada.Why was it such a landmark revolt for both Christianit...
· 55 min 47 sec
"The destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans: a thrilling, terrible, and blood-soaked story."Following on from last week's episode on the Crucifixion, Tom and Dominic take us back to Judea to dissect t...
· 34 min 21 sec
Crucifixions were a form of public execution so heinous that the Romans themselves were reluctant to document their gory details...In this Easter special, Tom and Dominic trace the origins and evoluti...
· 1 hr 6 min 47 sec
Richard II, Prince Charles, and Tony Blair. From Merlin, to the middle ages, to the modern day, the mysterious world of magic, necromancy and the occult has had a notable presence in the lives of Brit...
· 57 min 37 sec
China's Cultural Revolution under Chairman Mao was one of the most staggeringly brutal events in recent human history. Tom and Dominic are joined by historian Rana Mitter, who specialises in the histo...
· 1 hr 5 min 48 sec
In the final part of our Falklands series, Tom and Dominic discuss the legacy of the war in both the UK and Argentina, and debate whether the nostalgic sentiment stirred by Britain’s victory laid the...
· 54 min 32 sec
In the third episode of our Falklands War mini-series, the story heats up.The most controversial episode of the war, the sinking of the Belgrano, takes place, the British Task Force lands and battle p...
· 53 min 35 sec
In the second episode of our Falklands War mini-series, Britain is faced with an Argentine occupation and prepares to go to war.Margaret Thatcher discovers her inner Winston Churchill - but faces a ti...
· 52 min 28 sec