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The Rest Is History

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  • The Rest Is History

    675. The First World War: Slaughter at Gallipoli (Part 5)

    31/05/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
    Why was the Battle of Gallipoli, starting in February 1915, in Turkey, so disastrous for the Allies, and in particular, Winston Churchill? How has it become such a foundational moment in the national identity of New Zealand and Australia? And, how did it transform the destiny of Turkey?

    Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into one of the worst military catastrophes of the First World War.

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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.

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    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
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    674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)

    27/05/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    Why did the British nurse, Edith Cavell, become a key player in the Belgian Resistance to German occupation? How did she carry out her mission? And, why was she ultimately executed, so controversially?

    Join Dominic and Tom as they unfold the life of the remarkable Edith Cavell, her time as a nurse, her espionage, and ultimately her tragic fate, amidst the death and destruction of the First World War.

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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.

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    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

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    @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 
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    673. The First World War: The Submarine Strikes (Part 3)

    24/05/2026 | 1h 16 mins.
    Was the Lusitania merely an ocean liner like Titanic, or a formidable battle ship? How and why did a German U-boat fleet manage to bring down this titan of the sea? And, how did the tragedy ignite the United States’ decision to finally join the War in 1917?

    Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into one of the most cataclysmic events of the First World War, and a major turning point for America’s intervention….

    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

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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.

    _______

    Advertise with us: ⁠[email protected]

    _______

    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
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    672. The First World War: Italy’s Doomed Campaign (Part 2)

    20/05/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
    How did Italy enter the First World War alongside the Allies in 1915? What were they hoping to gain? And, why was their attempt to invade the Austro-Hungarian Empire one of the bloodiest campaigns of the entire war?

    Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss Italy’s entrance into the War, their disastrous efforts to carve out a corner of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the terrible aftermath of this brutal conflict.

    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

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    Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.

    _______

    Advertise with us: ⁠[email protected]

    _______

    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
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    Empress Matilda: Civil War and the Fight for the Throne

    19/05/2026 | 43 mins.
    How did Matilda, princess of England, become Empress of the Holy Roman Empire in 1110? What disbarred her from becoming queen of England after her father's death? And, why did she go to battle for the throne of England, in the brutal civil war known as The Anarchy?

    In this new member’s-only mini series, Tom is joined by historian and author Helen Castor, to talk about some of the most impressive queens of medieval Europe. 

    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: ⁠[email protected]

    _______

    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
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About The Rest Is History
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.
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