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

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

Update: 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 narratives, the show has become the world’s most popular history podcast and was named Apple Podcasts’s Podcast of the Year. Sandbrook and Holland join Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to reflect on their favorite moments in American history — from Abraham Lincoln’s presidency to the upheavals of 1968.

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

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