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Descubre un mundo infinito de historias

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Goalhanger

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. 

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The Rest Is History

How was Elizabeth I finally crowned Queen of England, after long years of perilous waiting? Why was her early reign so fraught with danger? Who was William Cecil, Elizabeth’s new secretary, and the key political player of her rule? And, why was she so determined to remain the unmarried, ‘ Virgin Queen’?

Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the glorious climax of Elizabeth I’s long and dangerous journey to the throne of England, as she finally embarked upon one of the most famous reigns in all English history, rife though it would be with innumerable dangers, and royal rivals… 

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Video Editor: Jack Meek 

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude 

Producer: Tabby Syrett

Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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619. Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen (Part 4)

Why did Elizabeth I’s brother, Henry VIII’s heir, Edward VI, choose his cousin Jane Grey to succeed him, rather than either of his wily Tudor sisters? Later, how did Elizabeth survive the reign of her once dear Catholic sister, “Bloody Mary”, given Mary’s growing resentment? And, while imprisoned in the Tower of London, how did Elizabeth avoid the same bloody fate as her beheaded mother, Anne Boleyn…?

Join Tom and Dominic as they recount the course of Elizabeth I’s dangerous early life, as she outfaced her rivals following Edward VI’s death, witnessed the execution of the young Jane Grey, and survived the reign of her sister and rival, Mary Tudor…

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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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Video Editor: Jack Meek 

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude 

Producer: Tabby Syrett

Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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618. Elizabeth I: The Shadow of the Tower (Part 3)

What happened to the infant Elizabeth I following the bloody execution of her mother Anne Boleyn? How did her father Henry VIII and his next four wives treat her? And, what became of Elizabeth following the death of Henry, and the succession of her protestant brother Edward…? 

Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the next, unsteady phase of the young Elizabeth’s life, as she was transformed from adored royal princess, to outcast bastard; learnt to navigate her father’s infamous next four marriages, and overcame a dangerous sex scandal…

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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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@dcsandbrook

Social Producer: Harry Baldwin

Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude 

Producer: Tabby Syrett

Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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617. Elizabeth I: Anne Boleyn's Bastard (Part 2)

How did Elizabeth I’s tumultuous early life in the court of her wife murdering father, Henry VIII, influence the rest of her life? What was the nature of the Tudor world she was born into? Why did Henry VIII so desperately desire a son? And, why did Henry and Anne’s marriage following his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, change the fate of Britain forever?

Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the story behind the birth of Britain’s greatest queen - Elizabeth I. From her father Henry VIII’s reign and early marriages, to Tudor court politics, and the ruthless execution of her mother, Anne Boleyn….

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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

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@dcsandbrook

Video Editor: Jack Meek 

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude 

Producer: Tabby Syrett

Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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616. Elizabeth I: The Fall of the Axe (Part 1)

What’s the first question people at Disney ask themselves when they have a great idea? How does Bob Iger view his legacy, and does he think Walt Disney would approve of his record? How did Bob first get into The Rest Is History? And who is his dream dinner party guest from history?

Watch Tom and Dominic's tour of Disneyland with Bob:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwPaOpifZ-M

In this special bonus episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by Friend of the Show Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. They delve into Walt's legacy, the 70th anniversary of Disneyland, and Bob's time at the helm of the worlds of Mickey House, Snow White and Luke Skywalker…

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Social Producer: Harry Balden

Video Editor: Harry Swan 

Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude 

Producer: Tabby Syrett

Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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RIHC: Disney's Legacy, with Bob Iger

Why is Disneyland one of the most influential architectural creations of the 21st century? How did the Second World War impact Disney? And, how is Disneyland inextricably intertwined with the history of America?

Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the magical world of Disneyland, along with the fascinating history of Theme Parks, and the insight they provide into the historical contexts they were born of. 

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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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Twitter:

@TheRestHistory

@holland_tom

@dcsandbrook

Social Producer: Harry Baldwin

Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude 

Producer: Tabby Syrett

Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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615. Disneyland: The Modern American Utopia

How did Walt Disney come to found the company that still bears his name, and would change the world forever? How did Disney help to establish American culture as the most dominant culture in the world? And, was Mickey Mouse Walt Disney’s greatest invention? 

Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the story behind the wonderful world of Disney, and the man from whose marvellous imagination it sprung. 

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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

For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com

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Twitter:

@TheRestHistory

@holland_tom

@dcsandbrook

Video Editor: Jack Meek 

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude 

Producer: Tabby Syrett

Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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614. Walt Disney: The Great American Storyteller

Where did gladiatorial combat originate? Who was Spartacus, the legendary gladiator? How did he come to lead the most famous slave revolt in all Roman history? How did the rebellion unfold? And, what was Spartacus’ fate..?

In the grand finale of our thrilling series on four of classical antiquity’s most notorious subjects, Tom is joined by the world renowned classicist Mary Beard, to discuss gladiators and the famous gladiator turned rebel Spartacus. 

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Exec Producer: Dom Johnson 

Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith

Producer: Tabby Syrett

Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude 

Video Editor: Jack Meek 

Social Producer: Harry Balden
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Spartacus and Gladiators, with Mary Beard

How did the British fleet prepare for war, on the morning of the Battle of Trafalgar? With the flags of both fleets flying and both Nelson and the French admiral Villeneuve glittering in their uniforms, how did the two fleets finally collide? Amidst the rivers of blood, the blast of canons, the flying splinters, and the swirling smoke, how did Nelson’s ships and sailors fare? And, cornered by three enemy ships, what would be the fate of Nelson aboard his Victory…? 

Join Dominic and Tom as they reach the glorious, tragic climax of their epic voyage through the life and battles of Horatio Nelson, at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. 

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@dcsandbrook

Video Editor: Jack Meek 

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude

Producer: Tabby Syrett

Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith

Exec Producer: Dom Johnson 
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613. Nelson: Glory at Trafalgar (Part 6)

After two years at sea chasing the combined fleet of France and Spain, what was Nelson’s next step? Upon returning to his beloved Emma, how was the heroic Nelson received? What was the terrifying Napoleon Bonaparte scheming for his fleet across the seas? And, would Britain finally face an imminent French invasion, and with it apocalypse - for both Britain and Nelson himself?

Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the build up to one of the most totemic naval clashes of all time - Trafalgar - and Nelson; the man behind it all. 

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Twitter:

@TheRestHistory

@holland_tom

@dcsandbrook

Video Editor: Jack Meek 

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude

Producer: Tabby Syrett

Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith

Exec Producer: Dom Johnson 
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616. Elizabeth I: The Fall of the Axe (Part 1)

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