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The Rest Is History Episodes

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    Mozart: History's Greatest Prodigy LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall

    The Rest is History Live show at the Royal Albert Hall, all about the life of Mozart.

  2. Monty & Patton vs. the Nazis

    Do commanders matter? Were the British generals effective or "foppish"?

  3. Mary, Queen of Scots: The Royal Rivals (Part 2)

    Mary Queen of Scots as the Queen of France, and her return to Scotland

  4. Mary, Queen of Scots: The Mystery of the Exploding Mansion (Part 5)

    The mysterious murder of Lord Darnley, Mary Queen of Scots' husband.

  5. Mary, Queen of Scots: The Battle for Scotland (Part 3)

    Mary Queen of Scots returns to her homeland to reclaim her crown once more.

  6. Mary, Queen of Scots: Murder Most Foul (Part 4)

    The controversial second marriage of Mary Queen of Scots....

  7. Mary, Queen of Scots: Downfall (Part 6)

    The downfall of Mary Queen of Scots' reign

  8. Mary, Queen of Scots: Birth of a Legend (Part 1)

    The early life of one of history's most iconic Queens - Mary Queen of Scots.

  9. Marilyn Monroe

    Tom and Dominic discuss Marilyn's relationship to the Mafia, JFK and her relevance today.

  10. Mad Victorian Sport

    The history of the world's strangest sport...

  11. London’s Golden Age: The Shadow of the Madhouse (Part 4)

    Tom and Dominic reach the conclusion of the life of one of Britain’s greatest men...

  12. London’s Golden Age: The Mad Life of Dr Johnson (Part 1)

    Who was Samuel Johnson, the dominant literary celebrity of 18th century London?

  13. London’s Golden Age: The Ghosts of Culloden (Part 3)

    Join Tom and Dominic as they travel into Scotland's dark history, with Johnson and Boswell

  14. London’s Golden Age: Sex and Scandal in Georgian Britain (Part 2)

    Why was London such a cauldron of sexual scandal and political tumult in the 18th century?

  15. Lady Jane Grey: The Nine Days' Queen

    Edward VI is dead - but who will succeed him on the throne?

  16. Lady Jane Grey: The Axe Falls

    Can Lady Jane even be considered an official queen of England and Ireland?

  17. Killer Fashion

    How much do you know about the lethal price people have paid to look fashionable?

  18. Joan of Arc: Warrior Maid (Part 1)

    What are the origins of the legendary Joan of Arc?

  19. Joan of Arc: Saviour of France (Part 2)

    Join Tom and Dominic as they charge into the very heart of Joan of Arc’s remarkable story.

  20. Joan of Arc: Heroine in Chains (Part 3)

    Join Tom and Dominic on Joan of Arc’s triumphs, war, capture, and trial.

  21. Joan of Arc: For Fear of the Flames (Part 4)

    Tom and Dominic discuss the terrible culmination of the life of Joan of Arc.

  22. Jesus Christ: The Mystery

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

  23. Jesus Christ: The History

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

  24. James Bond

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

  25. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Unmasked (Part 5)

    Join Dominic and Tom as they reveal the true identity of Jack The Ripper...

  26. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Strikes Again (Part 3)

    How did Jack the Ripper manage to strike twice in the same night without getting caught?

  27. Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel (Part 2)

    Join Dominic and Tom as they unravel the truth behind the world’s most famous murderer.

  28. Jack The Ripper: History’s Darkest Mystery (Part 1)

    Join Tom and Dominic as they delve into the darkest days of London’s long history...

  29. Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)

    Why was Jack the Ripper’s final murder the most appalling of all?

  30. How Prime Ministers Fall

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

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