The Rest Is History

The Rest Is History

@TheRestHistory

Podcast with @dcsandbrook & @holland_tom | History + bad accents | Listen 👉 https://linktr.ee/restishistory

The Mists of Time https://t.co/XFJUBWg3mZ Joined 2020-11-02 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

101,936

Followers

152

Following

2,369

Tweets

45.9

Avg Engagement

470

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @TheRestHistory's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2020-11-02
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:The Mists of Time

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:2,183
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:34.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:11.1
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 2,183 tweets

The podcast consistently receives high engagement, with an average of 919 likes and 134 retweets per tweet. Its content resonates strongly with followers, as seen in the high number of downloads and positive feedback.

34.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

11.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

75,947

Total Likes

24,296

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

6

Median Retweets

42

75th Percentile

2,174

Top Tweet

0.45

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

20.4%

Original

25.2%

Replies

43.9%

Retweets

10.4%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.4%

With Media

78.3%

With Links

5.6%

With #Tags

69.3%

With @Mentions

9.8%

With Emojis

218

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.24

Reply/Original Ratio

0.24

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

85.2%

Weekday Posts

14.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#kingsandqueensworldcup (52) #therestishistory (13) #worldcupofgods (6) #rihlive (4) #notimetodie (4) #pmworldcup (4) #bpgawards (3) #loveisland (3) #12daysofchristmas (3) #got (2)

Most Mentioned

@holland_tom (870) @theresthistory (825) @dcsandbrook (689) @jonawils (44) @aa51_ansari (23) @almurray (19) @restispolitics (16) @wehavewayspod (16) @northumbriana (16) @empirepoduk (15)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 2,183 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 445 (20%)
Replies 551 (25%)
Retweets 959 (44%)
Quote Tweets 228 (10%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 959 retweets (44% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 2,183 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The podcast appeals to history enthusiasts and casual listeners who enjoy a mix of education and entertainment. It also attracts those who appreciate a humorous and unconventional approach to historical topics.

Average

Audience Quality

22.1%

Suspicion Index

29.1%

Low-Quality %

63

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

43.6%

Empty Bio

20.9%

<10 Tweets

12.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

44.4%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

86.0%

No URL

14.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

102,010,314

Total Potential Reach

63

Median Follower Reach

253

75th Percentile Reach

9.3%

>1K followers

1.3%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

61.8%

Creators

30,924 accounts

17.2%

Consumers

8,617 accounts

20.9%

Dormant

10,459 accounts

554

Verified Followers

1.11% of total

10.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.12

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (1,344) London (1,215) United Kingdom (412) England, United Kingdom (298) UK (283) Australia (171) London, UK (157) Manchester, England (156) Edinburgh, Scotland (135) Glasgow, Scotland (133)

1,051

Verified Followers

1.24% of total

11,462

Protected Accounts

13.57% of total

9 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,106,750 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@MarceloTas 9,133,453 Influencer -
@GaryLineker 8,929,908 Football Pundit BBC Sport, Walkers, @goalhangerfilms
@piersmorgan 8,456,503 Journalist quotes, media, controversy
@verified 4,201,272 - -
@ozgurmumcu 2,190,861 Podcaster Politics, Journalism, Podcasting
@hughlaurie 1,613,146 Actor Actor, musician, writer
@LeonKrauze 1,584,273 Journalist TV, Journalism, Podcasts
@Grimezsz 1,344,023 Musician music, art, technology
@SinghLions 1,336,527 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

history (4,271) views (2,911) politics (1,689) teacher (1,485) husband (1,397) love (1,299) lover (1,272) writer (1,241) music (1,224) life (1,162)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#fbpe (83) #history (67) #coys (51) #bitcoin (50) #lfc (46) #gtto (42) #blm (41) #nafo (41) #mufc (38) #ynwa (35)

49,910

Followers With Bio

34,530

Followers Without Bio

59.11%

% With Bio

40.89%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 2,183 analyzed

6,808

Combined Engagement

6,037

Total Likes

771

Total Retweets

1,362

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

History Humor Education Controversy Collaboration Entertainment
The Rest Is History
@TheRestHistory

On 21st February, Vladimir Putin declared that Ukraine was entirely created by Russia. The truth is, of course, rather different. Although Russia and Ukraine have an interlinked history, a distinct Ukrainian national sensibility is centuries-old. Here’s the history: 🇺🇦 🧵 ⬇️

2022-02-25
Retweets: 549 Likes: 1,625 Engagement: 2,174
The Rest Is History
@TheRestHistory

50,000,000 downloads! 🍾🎉🎊 Thanks so much to everyone who has shared, reviewed, recommended, or listened to the podcast over the last two years. Here’s to 2023, if you want to see @dcsandbrook + @holland_tom on tour, click the link below: https://t.co/0vkFdan9wZ https://t.co/o

2022-12-16
Retweets: 56 Likes: 1,692 Engagement: 1,748
The Rest Is History
@TheRestHistory

“For my money, the very best podcast there is” 🎉🎊🍾 A massive thanks to @j_amesmarriott for including us in @thetimes top 25 podcasts of 2022! 🔥 Read more here 👇 https://t.co/sXmeFyghxU https://t.co/qrXL1EL8az

2022-12-22
Retweets: 66 Likes: 1,186 Engagement: 1,252
The Rest Is History
@TheRestHistory

40,000 followers! Thanks so much to everyone who has tweeted us, recommended the pod to a friend or simply listened to the show - this is an almost sacral moment... Hope you're all enjoying the first Oil pod today and looking forward to the Falklands series next week! 🎙 🎧 📖 ht

2022-03-24
Retweets: 30 Likes: 808 Engagement: 838
The Rest Is History
@TheRestHistory

A stirring piece from @dcsandbrook today on @TheRestHistory! 👇 https://t.co/ivsGC4loj2

2023-01-02
Retweets: 70 Likes: 726 Engagement: 796

Key Insights & Takeaways

The podcast has achieved significant success with over 50,000,000 downloads, highlighting its popularity and reach. It has been recognized in prestigious lists, such as The Times top 25 podcasts of 2022, which underscores its quality and impact. The content often addresses controversial or sensitive historical topics, which sparks discussion and engagement.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 101,936
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @TheRestHistory reveals an growing Twitter presence with 101,936 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 45.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025