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The Rest Is History Episodes

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    Jesus Christ: The Mystery

    Tom and Dominic discuss the most mysterious historical figure of all, Jesus Christ.

  2. Jesus Christ: The History

    Join Tom and Dominic for the second of two episodes on 'Historical Jesus'.

  3. James Bond

    What does the history of Fleming鈥檚 iconic character tell us about our changing society?

  4. How Prime Ministers Fall

    The history of bringing down Prime Ministers, including Asquith, Thatcher and Blair.

  5. Horror in the Congo: The Nightmare Begins (Part 1)

    The journey into the Congo's Heart of Darkness begins

  6. Horror in the Congo: The Crimes of Empire (Part 2)

    King Leopold's scheme to take the Congo as his own fiefdom comes to terrible fruition.

  7. Horror in the Congo: A Conspiracy Unmasked (Part 3)

    King Leopold's horrific regime is exposed.

  8. Hitler's War on Poland: The Pact with Stalin (Part 2)

    The Nazis War on Poland gather speed.

  9. Hitler's War on Poland: The Fall of Warsaw (Part 3)

    Poland falls to the Nazis.

  10. Hitler's War on Poland: Countdown to Armageddon (Part 1)

    Hitler closes in on Poland.

  11. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 2)

    Tom and Dominic are joined by Dan Carlin to tackle the biggest questions in history.

  12. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 1)

    Tom and Dominic are joined by Dan Carlin to tackle the biggest questions in history.

  13. Heart of Darkness: Fear and Loathing in the Congo

    The dark history behind Joseph Conrad's iconic 'Heart of Darkness'

  14. French History on Film

    Muriel Zagha discusses the home of cinema, France, and its History.

  15. Empire of Booze

    Author and alcohol historian Henry Jeffreys discusses some Christmassy tipples.

  16. Emperors of Rome: Tiberius, Slaughter and Scandal (Part 2)

    Lifting the curtain on the life of the controversial emperor Tiberius.

  17. Emperors of Rome: Claudius, Paranoia and Poison (Part 4)

    Tom and Dominic conclude their journey with Rome鈥檚 most unexpected emperor: Claudius.

  18. Emperors of Rome: Caligula, Incest and Insanity (Part 3)

    The notorious life and rise of the infamous emperor Caligula.

  19. Emperor of Rome: Sex Secrets of the Caesars (Part 1)

    Lifting the lid on the gruesome, depraved and salacious lives of Rome's first emperors.

  20. Elizabeth I鈥檚 Sorcerer: Angels and Demons in Renaissance Europe

    The story behind Elizabeth I's real life magician.

  21. Elizabeth I

    Tom and Dominic discuss Elizabeth I, one of Britain's most talked about monarchs.

  22. East India Company

    The fascinating and shocking story of the East India Company in the 18th century.

  23. Death in the Amazon: Aguirre, the Wrath of God

    The most terrifying search for El Dorado of all time.

  24. Croatia: The Man Who Saved The Roman Empire

    Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the extraordinary life of the Emperor Diocletian.

  25. China and World War Two - Part 2

    Rana Mitter discusses China's position during the Second World War.

  26. China and World War Two - Part 1

    Rana Mitter discusses the role of China in the Second World War.

  27. Charlemagne: Return of the Kings (Part 1)

    Join Tom and Dominic for this next instalment on the Franks and the rise of Charlemagne.

  28. Charlemagne: Pagan Hunter (Part 2)

    Tom and Dominic explore Charlemagne鈥檚 rise, conquests, and his Christian legacy.

  29. Charlemagne: Emperor of the West (Part 3)

    Join Tom and Dominic for the climax of their epic series on Charlemagne.

  30. Brazil: The Last Emperor

    Tom and Dominic discuss Brazil and its history post-independence.

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