Tom is an award-winning historian, author and broadcaster, best known as co-host of the international hit podcast, The Rest is History
He has written several critically acclaimed books, focusing predominantly on ancient and medieval history. Rubicon, an examination of the fall of Rome’s Republic, won the Hessell-Tiltman Prize and was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and his book, Dominion, was the Sunday Times’ History Book of the Year for 2019.
In addition to writing, Tom has presented programmes for television and radio. His 2012 Channel 4 documentary Islam: The Untold Story explored the early history of Islam, a subject he touched on again his 2017 documentary, Isis: The Origins of Violence.
He also presented Dinosaurs, Myths and Monsters for BBC Four, Making History for BBC Radio 4 and is a frequent contributor for In Our Time.
Television
| Isis: The Origins of Violence Presenter | Isis: The Origins of Violence - Presenter | Channel 4 | 2017 |
| Islam: The Untold Story Presenter | Islam: The Untold Story - Presenter | Channel 4 | 2012 |
| Dinosaurs Myths and Monsters Presenter | Dinosaurs Myths and Monsters - Presenter | BBC Four | 2011 |
Radio
| Making History Presenter | Making History - Presenter | BBC Radio 4 | 2011 — 2019 |
| In Our Time Guest | In Our Time - Guest | BBC Radio 4 | 2004 — 2017 |
Books
News
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Podcasts
 The world’s most popular history podcast, with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.   | |
 Popular history series where the past connects with the present.  | |
 Join Emily and Raymond for a walk in South London’s Brockwell Park with superstar podcaster, historian and author Tom Holland. | |
 For a Christmas Day special of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by historian Tom Holland, co-host of sister podcast 'The Rest Is History', to discuss the profound impact religion has had on shaping politics and the Western world. | |
 Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss what is often called one of the most significant battles in history. | |