About this show
The Rest Is History is a history podcast from Goalhanger. On Apple Podcasts it ranks #25 in United States, #1 in Europe, #43 in Philippines, #42 in Thailand, #48 in Indonesia (as of 2026-10-26). By country in Europe: UK #2, Ireland #4, Netherlands #45, Sweden #66.
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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Latest episode
2026-10-211h 6m
716. King Arthur: The Truth Behind the Legend (Part 4)
Did King Arthur really exist or is he just a legend that has developed over the centuries? Could he have been a Roman general who fought against the Saxons? Or is he a Celtic warlord? What is the truth? Join Tom and Dominic as they solve one of the greatest m…
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