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July 26, 2026

The Rest Is History | 691. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: The Queenโ€™s Spymaster (Part 1)

How did Elizabeth I rule England? Why was she constantly in mortal peril in 1569? Who was Sir William Cecil, and why was he so crucial to her reign? And, how did his network of spies keep her alive, and England uninvadedโ€ฆ? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the secret war raging in the heart of Elizabeth Iโ€™s Tudor England, the religious unrest flaming throughout Europe, and Elizabethโ€™s master of Spies: Sir William Cecil. 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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Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Adam Thornton, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Callum Hill, Dom Johnson

July 15, 2026

The Rest Is History | 688. The Odyssey: Return of the King (Part 2)

How did the second half of Odysseusโ€™ long journey home to Ithaca play out? What does the epicโ€™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 Homerโ€™s Odyssey, and the story of Odysseusโ€™ dreadful returnโ€ฆ 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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Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Adam Thornton, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Callum Hill, Dom Johnson

July 12, 2026

The Rest Is History | 687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1)

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 Homerโ€™s epic, have faced his various trials in real life? Join Tom and Dominic as they unravel the legendary story of Homerโ€™s Odyssey, and its historical precedents. 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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Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Adam Thornton, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Callum Hill, Dom Johnson

June 17, 2026

The Rest Is History | 680. The Netherlands: The Revolt that Made The Modern World (Part 4)

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 revoltโ€™s role in the birth of modernity? And, why does it say โ€˜to the King of Spain Iโ€™ve granted a lifelong loyaltyโ€™? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the national anthem with the deepest history, the Wilhelmus. 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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Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Adam Thornton, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Callum Hill, Dom Johnson

May 19, 2026

The Rest Is History | Empress Matilda: Civil War and the Fight for the Throne

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 memberโ€™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. 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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Tom Holland, Helen Castor, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Adam Thornton, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Callum Hill, Dom Johnson

May 13, 2026

The Rest Is History | 669. Greece vs. Persia: The Battle of Marathon (Part 2)

Why did the Battle of Marathon change the world so considerably? How did the battle itself unfold? And, could the Athenians really triumph over the indomitable Persian Empireโ€ฆ? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the terrible Battle of Marathon, and its aftermath. 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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Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Adam Thornton, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Callum Hill, Dom Johnson

May 10, 2026

The Rest Is History | 668. Greece vs Persia: The Rise of the First Superpower (Part 1)

Why did the Persian Empire cross the Aegean to destroy Athens in 490BC? Who was Darius, the King of Kings, and the most powerful man in the world? And, how did this totemic invasion unfold? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into one of the most cataclysmic clashes in all ancient history: Persiaโ€™s invasion of Greece. 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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Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Adam Thornton, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Callum Hill, Dom Johnson

May 6, 2026

The Rest Is History | 667. The Mystery of the Mona Lisa

Is there a secret meaning behind the Mona Lisaโ€™s famously ambiguous smile? What light does the painting shed upon Renaissance Italy, and Leonardo da Vinci himself? And, who is the mysterious man or woman in the paintingโ€ฆ? Join Dominic and Tom as they unfold the secret history behind the worldโ€™s most famous painting, and delve into the story behind its creator and creation. 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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Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Adam Thornton, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Callum Hill, Dom Johnson

May 3, 2026

The Rest Is History | 666. Wine and the Birth of Civilisation

What does The Odyssey teach us about the history of wine in the ancient world? How did Julius Caesar use wine to conquer the world? And, why was The Judgement of Paris - when America took on France - the most controversial incident in the history of wine? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the long history of wine; from ancient Jordan, to Bronze Age Greece, to the Vikings, and beyondโ€ฆ 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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Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Adam Thornton, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Callum Hill, Dom Johnson

April 15, 2026

The Rest Is History | 661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shลgun Triumphant (Part 4)

Who was the greatest female Samurai warrior of all time? What would unfold in the next phase of the terrible civil war between the Minamoto and the Taira dynasties? And, how did the Samurai finally become the masters of Japan? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the climactic conclusion of their journey into the rise of the Samurai. 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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Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Adam Thornton, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Callum Hill, Dom Johnson

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