The Rest Is History

history · 3 episodes

Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook take a deep dive into history's biggest moments, from the fall of Rome to the sinking of the Titanic, with gripping storytelling and expert analysis.

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695. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: The Shadow War (Part 5)

Aug 9, 2026·1h 1m

Who was the charismatic Sir Philip Sidney, a beloved but also suspect courtier to Elizabeth I? Why, in 1585, was England in such danger from a Spanish

694. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: A Treacherous Conspiracy (Part 4)

Aug 5, 2026·1h 12m

After ransacking Spanish treasure ships, would Elizabeth I betray Sir Francis Drake to her enemies? Who did she back in the French civil wars? And, wi

693. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: England’s Greatest Hero (Part 3)

Aug 2, 2026·1h 16m

Why is Sir Francis Drake enshrined as one of England’s greatest heroes? Where did he come from, and how did he rise to prominence and earn the adorati

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