The Nazis: The Beer Hall Putsch
German hyperinflation. The Beer Hall Putsch. Hitler’s trial.
- 55 mins
- 26 Jan 2023
BBC Sounds - The Rest Is History - Available Episodes
The Rest Is History
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are interrogating the past to de-tangle the present. The Rest Is History is a Goalhanger Podcasts production.
Episodes (46 Available)
- The Rise of the Nazis
Where do the origins of Nazism lie? The Second Reich? Hitler’s time in Vienna?
- 60 mins
- 23 Jan 2023
- Lady Jane Grey: The Axe Falls
Can Lady Jane even be considered an official queen of England and Ireland?
- 45 mins
- 19 Jan 2023
- Lady Jane Grey: The Nine Days' Queen
Edward VI is dead - but who will succeed him on the throne?
- 48 mins
- 16 Jan 2023
- The Shadow of the Holocaust
The second episode looks at the global reaction to the Vrba–Wetzler report.
- 40 mins
- 12 Jan 2023
- The Man Who Escaped Auschwitz
The incredible story of Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler, who escaped from Auschwitz.
- 50 mins
- 09 Jan 2023
- 2022: A History
What will historians of the future remember about this year?
- 45 mins
- 05 Jan 2023
- Empire of Booze
Author and alcohol historian Henry Jeffreys discusses some Christmassy tipples.
- 60 mins
- 02 Jan 2023
- Jesus Christ: The History
Join Tom and Dominic for the second of two episodes on 'Historical Jesus'.
- 60 mins
- 29 Dec 2022
- Jesus Christ: The Mystery
Tom and Dominic discuss the most mysterious historical figure of all, Jesus Christ.
- 50 mins
- 26 Dec 2022
- The Oil Weapon
1973: Oil-rich nations quadruple the price of oil, sending the West into crisis.
- 50 mins
- 22 Dec 2022
- Argentina: The Welsh Colony
Why are there Welsh speakers born in Argentina?
- 40 mins
- 19 Dec 2022
- Croatia: The Man Who Saved The Roman Empire
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the extraordinary life of the Emperor Diocletian.
- 60 mins
- 15 Dec 2022
- Brazil: The Last Emperor
Tom and Dominic discuss Brazil and its history post-independence.
- 50 mins
- 08 Dec 2022
- Senegal: The Door of No Return
Tom and Dominic discuss the island of Gorée, and its relationship with the slave trade.
- 30 mins
- 04 Dec 2022
- Qatar: A History
How did this Qatar come to play such a prominent role in world affairs?
- 45 mins
- 01 Dec 2022
- Wales: The Roar of the Red Dragon
What are the origins of Wales? How do the Welsh define themselves against Englishness?
- 30 mins
- 29 Nov 2022
- The World Cup: The Falklands, despots, and corruption
In the final episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by the face of football, Gary Lineker.
- 60 mins
- 28 Nov 2022
- The World Cup: Post-war reconciliation, Brazilian dictatorship, and North Koreans in Middlesbrough
The second episode of The Rest Is History's guide to the history of FIFA World Cup.
- 60 mins
- 24 Nov 2022
- The World Cup: British Imperialism, South American rivalries, and Mussolini
Welcome to The Rest Is History's definitive guide to the history of the FIFA World Cup.
- 60 mins
- 21 Nov 2022