The Rest Is History Creators & Guests

Tom Holland is an English writer and popular historian. He has published best-selling books on topics including classical and medieval history and the origins of Islam.

Dominic Sandbrook is a British historian, author, columnist, and television presenter.

Dan Carlin is a political commentator and one of the biggest names in podcasting. Once a professional radio host, Carlin eventually took his show to the Internet and he now hosts three popular independent podcasts: Common Sense, Hardcore History, and Hardcore History: Addendum.

Paul Rouse is a historian.

Tom Hanks is a legendary actor and filmmaker whose career spans over four decades, marked by a series of iconic performances in both dramatic and comedic roles. He is best known for his work in films such as "Forrest Gump," "Saving Private Ryan," "Cast Away," and as the voice of Woody in the "Toy Story" series. Hanks has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump." In addition to his acting achievements, Hanks has made notable contributions as a producer and director, with projects like "Band of Brothers" and "From the Earth to the Moon." His talent, versatility, and enduring appeal have made him one of the most respected and beloved figures in Hollywood.

Alastair James Hay Murray is better known as Al Murray. He is an English comedian, actor, and writer. His comedy is often hard-edged social and political satire.

Marc Andreessen is an entrepreneur, investor, and software engineer.

Katja Hoyer is a historian, journalist, and author who studies the history of Germany. Currently, she is a visiting research fellow at King's College London.Hoyer's work has appeared in The Spectator, The Washington Post and Die Welt. Her first book, "Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871–1918," was published in 2021. Her second book, "Beyond the Wall: East Germany, 1949–1990," was published in 2023.

Suzannah Lipscomb is a historian, academic and television presenter, broadcaster, and author of the book The Voices of Nîmes.

Trevor Phillips is a writer, broadcaster, and former politician.

Dr. Francis Young is a historian and author of religion and belief. He is a professional indexer, a reader in the Church of England, and a tutor for the University of Oxford Continuing Education.