254. The World Cup: The Falklands, despots, and corruption (Part 3)
In their last episode on the World Cup, Tom and Dominic are joined by the face of football, Gary Lineker. They discuss England playing Argentina in the 1986 World Cup in the wake of the Falklands War,...
16 Nov 202257min
253. The World Cup: Post-war reconciliation, Brazilian dictatorship, and North Koreans in Middlesbrough (Part 2)
Welcome to the second episode of The Rest Is History's definitive guide to the history of the FIFA World Cup. In this episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the 1953 Match of the Century, post-war reconcili...
15 Nov 20221h 4min
252. The World Cup: British Imperialism, South American rivalries, and Mussolini (Part 1)
Welcome to The Rest Is History's definitive guide to the history of the FIFA World Cup, which looks past the football and uncovers the personalities, geopolitics, and drama behind the tournament. In ...
14 Nov 202258min
History's coming home... (preview)
Forget the football, the next month's entertainment is coming from The Rest is History! Join Tom and Dominic over the coming weeks as they embark on their colossal festival of world history. To mark ...
12 Nov 202211min
251. Alfred the Great: Return of the King (Part 2)
Battling with the expanding power of the Vikings, listen to Tom and Dominic discover how King Alfred the Great earned his name in the second instalment of our two part series on England's Founding Fat...
10 Nov 202251min
250. Alfred the Great: Fury of the Vikings (Part 1)
Alfred the Great is under invasion from the Vikings. Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Alfred's anointment by the Pope in Rome, his duality as both a fearsome warrior and a man of poetry, plus his...
7 Nov 202255min
249. Treason in Modern Britain (Part 2)
Join Tom and Dominic for the second part of their exploration of the history of treason. How has the 1351 treason act impacted Britain and the world since the 17th century? This will be answered as th...
3 Nov 202253min
248. Medieval Treason (Part 1)
Join Tom and Dominic at the National Archives as they explore the history of treason in Britain, going right back to the 1351 treason act. How has treason changed since its inception? Why are traitors...
31 Okt 202252min
