

The Rest Is History
Goalhanger
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 or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestishistory.
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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 or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestishistory.
For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on The Rest Is History podcast:

#1 Mentioned in 10 episodes
Pax
The Peace of Aristophanes, acted at Athens at the Great Dionysia, B.C. 421; the Greek text rev., with a translation into corresponding metres, introduction and commentary
#2 Mentioned in 8 episodes
The Fall of the Aztecs

#3 Mentioned in 7 episodes
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

#4 Mentioned in 7 episodes
Dominion
The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy

#5 Mentioned in 7 episodes
Rubicon

#6 Mentioned in 7 episodes
1984

#7 Mentioned in 6 episodes
The sleepwalkers

#8 Mentioned in 6 episodes
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars

#9 Mentioned in 6 episodes
The Lord of the Rings

#10 Mentioned in 6 episodes
The Da Vinci Code

#11 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Sir Nigel

#12 Mentioned in 5 episodes
July Crisis
The World's Descent into War, Summer 1914

#13 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Fifth Sun

#14 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Adventures in Time
Nelson, Hero of the Seas

#15 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Persian Fire
The First World Empire and the Battle for the West

#16 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Heart of Darkness

#17 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Mein Kampf

#18 Mentioned in 4 episodes
Millennium
A History of Our Last Thousand Years

#19 Mentioned in 4 episodes
Citizens
A Chronicle of the French Revolution

#20 Mentioned in 4 episodes
The Revolutionary
Samuel Adams