The Rest Is History
Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook · History · History Stories
Community rating
Read and write reviewsTwo historians, a lot of jokes, and a different topic every week. Listeners praise the chemistry and the range; the most common criticism is that it rarely leaves Europe, and that the banter can crowd out the history.
Praised for
- Hosts who clearly enjoy each other; the humour is a big part of why people stay subscribed.
- Topics from ancient Rome to 1970s Britain in a single feed; multi-part series are highlights.
- Apple Podcasts named it Show of the Year; it tops the UK history charts.
Common criticisms
- Heavily European and especially British; little on Asia, Africa or the Americas.
- Some episodes are more chat than content; a few listeners find the in-jokes tiring.
- Bonus episodes and early access sit behind a paid club.
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