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‘The Rest Is History’ hosts on their top moments from America’s past

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‘The Rest Is History’ hosts on their top moments from America’s past

Apple News In Conversation

2025/12/04
Apple News In Conversation

Apple News In Conversation

2025/12/04
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At a time when interest in history is surging, millions of listeners are tuning in to hear historians Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland dive into the past on their hit podcast The Rest Is History. Known for sharp banter, vivid details, and engaging narrati...

Highlights

In an era where the past increasingly shapes public conversation, historians Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland bring history to life through storytelling that’s as entertaining as it is illuminating. Their global hit podcast doesn’t just recount events—it dissects the human drama behind them, from empire collapses to presidential tragedies.
03:08
The fall of the Aztecs was like science fiction becoming reality
11:00
Lincoln expressed a sense of his story ending shortly before his assassination
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George Wallace used populist rhetoric similar to Donald Trump and realigned Southern politics.
27:00
Contemporary historians may understand past events better than those who lived through them

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What happens when two worlds collide in blood and belief?
00:00
Did Lincoln know he was destined to die in office?
11:00
How did 1968 break America—and why does it feel so familiar?
16:12
Was George Wallace the forgotten architect of modern populism?
24:16
Can we only understand history once we’re far enough from it?
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Shumita Basu: This is In Conversation from Apple News. I'm Shumita Basu. Today, two top historians share their favorite surprising chapters from American history. Think back to history class. Did you ever have a teacher or professor who really made the pas...