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Co-host, Historian
Tom Holland
British historian and author co-hosting The Rest Is History. Brings expertise in ancient and modern history, known for engaging storytelling and probing historical questions.
Known For
Historical narrativeAncient historyCultural and political history
Canon
Beliefs Shape Perception and Define Possibility
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Biographies as Substitute Mentors
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The Campfire Effect — Spatial Geometry and Connection
Curious
Cliff Events Reveal Who You Really Are
Novel
Courage Is a Learnable Skill
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Four Horsemen Predict Relationship Failure
Novel
The Hedonic Treadmill — Happiness Returns to Baseline
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Long-Term Orientation: Thinking in Decades, Compounding Small Advantages
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The Battle of Marathon: The Turning Point That Preserved Western Civilization
Curious
Meaning Comes from Responsibility, Not Happiness
Canon
Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation
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Nonviolent Resistance Is More Effective Than Violence at Producing Social Change
Novel
Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction
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Focus Only on What You Can Control
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The True Self vs. False Self — Childhood Adaptations That Persist Into Adulthood
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Episodes
#702. Roman Civil War: The Barbarian Invasion (Part 2)Sep 2, 2026#701. Roman Civil War: Rise of the General (Part 1)Aug 30, 2026#699. The Troubles: Return of the IRA (Part 3)Aug 23, 2026#698. The Troubles: The Brink of Civil War (Part 2)Aug 19, 2026#697. The Troubles: Murder in Belfast (Part 1)Aug 16, 2026#694. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: A Treacherous Conspiracy (Part 4)Aug 5, 2026#693. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: England’s Greatest Hero (Part 3)Aug 2, 2026#692. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: A Massacre in Paris (Part 2)Jul 29, 2026#691. Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: The Queen's Spymaster (Part 1)Jul 26, 2026#A Murderous Affair: Death at Mayerling (Part 2)Jul 22, 2026#689. A Murderous Affair: The Habsburgs' Greatest Scandal (Part 1)Jul 19, 2026#688. The Odyssey: Return of the King (Part 2)Jul 15, 2026#687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1)Jul 12, 2026#686. Jefferson: The Betrayal of Liberty (Part 4)Jul 8, 2026#Jay's Must-Listens: The Biggest Lessons From 10 of Our Most Inspiring ConversationsJul 8, 2026#685. Hamilton: Duel to the Death (Part 3)Jul 5, 2026#684. Franklin: Revenge of the American Genius (Part 2)Jul 1, 2026#683. Washington: Hero of the Revolution (Part 1)Jun 28, 2026#682. South Africa: Mandela and the Death of Apartheid (Part 6)Jun 24, 2026#681. Brazil: The Emperor's Anthem (Part 5)Jun 21, 2026#680. The Netherlands: The Revolt that Made The Modern World (Part 4)Jun 17, 2026#Germany: The Song Hitler Stole (Part 3)Jun 14, 2026#678. Britain: God Save the King (Part 2)Jun 10, 2026#677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1)Jun 7, 2026#676. The First World War: Churchill's Calamity (Part 6)Jun 3, 2026#675. The First World War: Slaughter at Gallipoli (Part 5)May 31, 2026#674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)May 27, 2026#673. The First World War: The Submarine Strikes (Part 3)May 24, 2026#672. The First World War: Italy's Doomed Campaign (Part 2)May 20, 2026#Empress Matilda: Civil War and the Fight for the ThroneMay 19, 2026#671. The First World War: Blood in the Trenches (Part 1)May 17, 2026#670. Tom Holland Meets Paul McCartneyMay 14, 2026#669. Greece vs. Persia: The Battle of Marathon (Part 2)May 13, 2026#668. Greece vs Persia: The Rise of the First Superpower (Part 1)May 10, 2026#667. The Mystery of the Mona LisaMay 6, 2026#666. Wine and the Birth of CivilisationMay 3, 2026#665. Britain in the 70s: The Bailout from Hell (Part 4)Apr 29, 2026#664. Britain in the 70s: Scandal in Downing Street (Part 3)Apr 26, 2026#Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)Apr 22, 2026#662. Britain in the 70s: The Rise of Thatcher (Part 1)Apr 19, 2026#661. Dawn of the Samurai: The Shōgun Triumphant (Part 4)Apr 15, 2026#The Samurai and the ShogunFeb 10, 2026#Genghis Khan: Conqueror of the WorldApr 8, 2024#Julius Caesar: The Rise and Fall of a Roman ColossusJan 22, 2024#The Black DeathNov 3, 2011#The Battle of ThermopylaeFeb 5, 2004