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.
What this show covers
French RevolutionElizabeth IReign of TerrorRobespierreRoman RepublicThe TroublesNorthern IrelandPolitical violenceMariusSullaNational anthemBritish historyEmperor Tewodros IIAbyssiniaBritish Empire
What listeners will find here
King Arthur under the microscope: myth, origins, and a possible historical battle
King Arthur is the focus as Tom and Dominic begin a series on Britain’s greatest myth. They ask when the stories started, who first told them, and whether Arthur’s final apocalyptic battle might echo a real event from 15th-century England.
Robespierre’s bloody end closes the Terror at its most extreme
This episode examines why the Terror reached unprecedented bloodshed in 1794, who was really running France, and how Robespierre was overthrown by former allies. It serves as the climactic finale to the series on the Terror and the French Revolution.
Robespierre’s strangest spectacle at the height of the Terror
This episode examines the Festival of the Supreme Being in 1794 and why Robespierre staged it during the most fevered phase of the Reign of Terror. Tom and Dominic explore what the event suggests about his psychology, his religious vision, and the Revolution’s attempt to replace Christianity.
Danton’s fall reveals how the Terror began devouring its own leaders
Georges Danton’s downfall takes center stage as the episode examines his clash with Maximilien Robespierre over the future of the French Revolution. It also digs into the conspiracy that sent Danton to the guillotine and what his destruction meant for the Terror’s next phase.
Marie Antoinette’s last year: prison, politics, and the road to the guillotine
Marie Antoinette’s imprisonment, the political arguments over her fate, and her execution on October 16, 1793 are at the center of this episode. Tom and Dominic frame her death as one of the French Revolution’s most shocking moments and a decisive blow to the monarchy.
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