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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What was Vienna like in the 1880s? Why was Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria seen as the outcast of the prestigious Habsburg dynasty? And, how would meeting 17 year-old Baroness Mary Vetsera on his 30th birthday change both of their lives, and the trajectory of Europe, forever? 



Join Dominic and Tom as they unravel the mysterious tale that is the Mayerling Incident. 



*The Rest Is History LIVE: The Ultimate Victorian Adventure*

The maddest expedition in history and it’s NEVER been heard before on the show: join Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook LIVE at the Southbank as they tell the bonkers story of Queen Victoria ordering one of history’s most daring assignments ever. ⁠⁠Tickets available for Friday 4th September⁠⁠, the Saturday show is SOLD OUT.



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689. A Murderous Affair: The Habsburgs’ Greatest Scandal (Part 1)

How did the second half of Odysseus’ long journey home to Ithaca play out?  What does the epic’s account of the Olympian gods indicate about Ancient Greek religion? And, how did Odysseus finally make it home to Penelope and her suitors?  



Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the dramatic conclusion of Homer’s Odyssey, and the story of Odysseus’ dreadful return…



*The Rest Is History LIVE: The Ultimate Victorian Adventure*



The maddest expedition in history and it’s NEVER been heard before on the show: join Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook LIVE at the Southbank as they tell the bonkers story of Queen Victoria ordering one of history’s most daring assignments ever. ⁠⁠Tickets available for Friday 4th September⁠⁠, the Saturday show is SOLD OUT. 



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Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton  

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688. The Odyssey: Return of the King (Part 2)

How does The Odyssey, one of the greatest stories of all time, unfold? What historical events may it be based on? And, where might Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic, have faced his various trials in real life? 

Join Tom and Dominic as they unravel the legendary story of Homer’s Odyssey, and its historical precedents. 

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*The Rest Is History LIVE: The Ultimate Victorian Adventure*



The maddest expedition in history and it’s NEVER been heard before on the show: join Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook LIVE at the Southbank as they tell the bonkers story of Queen Victoria ordering one of history’s most daring assignments ever. Tickets available for Friday 4th September, the Saturday show is SOLD OUT. https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/the-rest-is-history-the-ultimate-victorian-adventure/



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687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1)

What part did Thomas Jefferson play in writing the American Declaration of Independence? Where did he come from, and how did it shape his attitude to the future of the U.S.A? And, why was he such a contentious figure?

Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the epic conclusion of their series delving into the lives of the men who made America, and end with the most controversial figure of them all: Thomas Jefferson. 

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686. Jefferson: The Betrayal of Liberty (Part 4)

How did Alexander Hamilton go from impoverished orphan to one of the most important figures in the creation of the American constitution? Why was his relationship with Thomas Jefferson so strained? And, what happened in the famous duel that would ultimately claim his life…?



Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss one of America’s most fiery founding fathers: Alexander Hamilton, and his duel with Aaron Burr.



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685. Hamilton: Duel to the Death (Part 3)

Was Benjamin Franklin really an American? What was his childhood like? How was he finally converted to the American Revolutionary cause? And, what role did he play in setting the struggle in motion? 



Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the life of the most unique of the American founding fathers: Benjamin Franklin.



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684. Franklin: Revenge of the American Genius (Part 2)

Where did George Washington come from, and what was he like? How did he come to take on such a pivotal role in the American Revolution? And, was he really central to America’s triumphant struggle for independence? 



Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the extraordinary life and origins of George Washington. 



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683. Washington: Hero of the Revolution (Part 1)

How did the rugby World Cup final of 1995 inspire South Africa’s totemic national anthem? Why does the story shed a light on the history of Apartheid in South Africa? And, after becoming president, following years of imprisonment, how did Mandela use rugby and the national anthem to forge a new South Africa? 



Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the inspiring story behind South Africa’s national anthem, the collapse of Apartheid, and Nelson Mandela’s presidency.



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



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682.  South Africa: Mandela and the Death of Apartheid (Part 6)

What does the Brazilian national anthem reveal about its history of slavery and revolt? Why did the king of Portugal rule his country all the way from Rio in the 19th century? Who was the first emperor of Brazil? And, why was the second anthem a symbol of liberty?



Join Tom and Dominic as they delve into the chaotic episode of Brazilian history that resulted in its first and second national anthems.



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



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681. Brazil: The Emperor’s Anthem (Part 5)

How is the Dutch national anthem, that has its origins during a 1568 siege of a French city, connected to the Dutch Revolt? What is the revolt’s role in the birth of modernity? And, why does it say ‘to the King of Spain I’ve granted a lifelong loyalty’?



Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the national anthem with the deepest history, the Wilhelmus.



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@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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