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History's Hit: Podcast Draws Millions
22 Aug
Summary
- Popular history podcast 'The Rest Is History' boasts 30 million monthly downloads.
- The show covers diverse topics from ancient civilizations to modern events.
- Fans include prime ministers, actors, and musicians worldwide.
The podcast "The Rest Is History," boasting 30 million monthly downloads, recently hosted its inaugural live festival at Hampton Court Palace, drawing nearly 5,000 attendees. The show's extensive catalog spans millennia, covering events like the fall of the Aztecs and the French Revolution, appealing to a broad audience including global leaders and celebrities.
Born during the pandemic, the podcast features hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. Their dynamic rapport, combining Holland's ancient history expertise with Sandbrook's modern focus, is a key element of its charm. They produce three episodes weekly, with significant listenership in the United States, Britain, and Australia.
The podcast's popularity is seen as a response to current anxieties, offering listeners a retreat into the past. It provides a way to understand historical human behavior without modern judgment. The hosts believe history offers perspective on today's rapid technological changes and societal turbulence, providing a valuable 'rain check' from present chaos.
