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Robin Hood
Episode 192
Join Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook as they uncover the origins of Robin Hood.
What was the earliest mention of Robin Hood in text? How has Robin H…
4 years, 2 months ago
Childbirth
Episode 191
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic talk to Sara Read about the history of childbirth.
Sara unveils the origin of the word 'gossip' and its connection…
4 years, 2 months ago
Jubilees
Episode 190
In today's episode of The Rest Is History Dominic and Tom look at how Jubilees have served as a moment for Britain to stop and reflect.
From the celeb…
4 years, 3 months ago
Australian Prime Ministers: Bob Hawke - Scott Morrison (Part 3)
Episode 189
Join Tom and Dominic for the final episode of their Australian epic. Tune in to hear about the exploits of the most recent stretch of prime ministers…
4 years, 3 months ago
Australian Prime Ministers: Harold Holt - Malcolm Fraser (Part 2)
Episode 188
In the second part of our Australian PMs trilogy, Tom and Dominic explore Chinese Communist conspiracy theories and talk about the most entertaining …
4 years, 3 months ago
Australian Prime Ministers: Edmund Barton - Robert Menzies (Part 1)
Episode 187
In the wake of Anthony Albanese's victory in this weekend's Australian election, Tom and Dominic have recorded a three part Antipodean special on the…
4 years, 3 months ago
The New Elizabethan Age
Episode 186
The longest reigning monarch in British history, Elizabeth II acceded to the throne 70 years ago.
To mark the occasion, Tom and Dominic are joined by …
4 years, 3 months ago
Agatha Christie
Episode 185
Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist in history.
Coinciding neatly with the 'Wagatha Christie' trial taking place between Coleen Rooney and Re…
4 years, 3 months ago
History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 2)
Episode 184
Could the West have lost the Cold War? Would we be happier if we didn't study history? Would you prefer to have a samurai, a Viking or a Spartan as y…
4 years, 3 months ago
History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 1)
Episode 183
Who was the most influential leader of the 20th century? What would have happened if the South had won the American Civil War? Would you rather be un…
4 years, 3 months ago