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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 13m
679. Germany: The Song Hitler Stole (Part 3)
Why is the German national anthem the most controversial of all? Is it true that it is Austrian in origin? And, what happened when Germany split after the Second World War? Did it perhaps lead to an absolute banger in the form of East Germany’s new anthem..? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the history of Germany and its various different anthems. _______ 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 _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ 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
- 5 days ago1h 11m
678. England: God Save the King (Part 2)
How did the Napoleonic Wars contribute to the enshrinement of the British national anthem? What are the Jacobite origins of this legendary melody? And, which British monarch was it written for? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the creation of Britain’s legendary national anthem, God Save the King, and its mysterious composer. _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, early access to full series, bonus episodes, and much more. _______ 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
- 1 weeks agonarrative1h 10m5-min read
677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1)
This episode of The Rest is History explores the origins of the U.S. national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' tracing its roots to the War of 1812 and the bombardment of Fort McHenry, while also confronting the controversial legacy of its author, Francis Scott Key, a slaveholder whose poem may have celebrated the defeat of Black escapees fighting with the British.
- 1 weeks agonarrative1h 17m5-min read
676. The First World War: Churchill’s Calamity (Part 6)
This episode explores the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915, a disastrous Allied military operation during World War I, focusing on its human cost, political fallout, and lasting national myths, particularly in Australia. It reveals how a flawed strategy led to immense suffering and reshaped national identities.
- 2 weeks 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.
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
- 3 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.
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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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