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The Rest Is History

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  • The Rest Is History

    680. The Netherlands: The Revolt that Made The Modern World (Part 4)

    06/17/2026 | 1h 12 mins.
    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.

    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.

    Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, early access to full series, bonus episodes, and much more.

    To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠

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

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    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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    The Fascist World Cup: Mussolini's Football Dictatorship

    06/16/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    How did Benito Mussolini’s regime in the 1930s use sport to spread his ideology and prepare Italy for war? What infrastructure and propaganda strategies did he use to make the 1934 World Cup a showcase for fascism? And, did this form of propaganda actually work?

    In this brand new The Rest Is History Club mini series, Dominic is joined by Paul Rouse to talk about dictatorships’ connections to football World Cups.

    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

    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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    679. Germany: The Song Hitler Stole (Part 3)

    06/14/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
    Why is the German national anthem the most controversial of all? Is it true that it is Austrian in origin? And, what happened when Germany split after the Second World War? Did it perhaps lead to an absolute banger in the form of East Germany’s new anthem..?

    Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the history of Germany and its various different anthems.

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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.

    To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠

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    Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠

    _______

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

    _______

    Twitter:

    @TheRestHistory

    @holland_tom

    @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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    678. Britain: God Save the King (Part 2)

    06/10/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
    How did the Napoleonic Wars contribute to the enshrinement of the British national anthem? What are the Jacobite origins of this legendary melody? And, which British monarch was it written for? 

    Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the creation of Britain’s legendary national anthem, God Save the King, and its mysterious composer. 

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

    _______

    Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, early access to full series, bonus episodes, and much more.

    _______

    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

    To read our new newsletter, sign up at:

    therestishistory.com/newsletters

    Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com

    _______

    Twitter:

    @TheRestHistory

    @holland_tom

    @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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    677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1)

    06/07/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
    How did the War of 1812 result in America’s national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner? Who came up with it? And, why does this origin story make the anthem so controversial? 

    Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the first episode of their Football World Cup special, with the story behind America’s national anthem, and its secret story. 

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    *Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, early access to full series, bonus episodes, and much more.*

    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

    To read our new newsletter, sign up at:

    therestishistory.com/newsletters

    _______

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

    Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com

    _______

    Twitter:

    @TheRestHistory

    @holland_tom

    @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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About The Rest Is History
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. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
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