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The Rest Is History Episodes

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    Young Churchill: Soldier of Empire

    In part 2 on Young Churchill, Tom and Dominic dive into his imperial exploits.

  2. Young Churchill: Prisoner and Fugitive

    In the final part, discover how Churchill became an imperialist hero.

  3. Young Churchill: Born to Lead

    In part 1, Tom and Dominic explore the early life of Winston Churchill.

  4. Watergate Part 2

    Part 2 explores the Watergate conspiracy and its consequences for US politics.

  5. Watergate Part 1

    What led Richard Nixon into the greatest political scandal in American history?

  6. Wales: The Roar of the Red Dragon

    What are the origins of Wales? How do the Welsh define themselves against Englishness?

  7. Ukraine and Russia

    Ukraine's history, from the Viking conquest, right up to the modern day.

  8. Trafalgar: Victory

    In this final episode Tom and Dominic discuss the legendary Battle of Trafalgar.

  9. Trafalgar: Countdown to Annihilation

    The second episode in Tom and Dominic's Trafalgar trilogy.

  10. Trafalgar: A World at War

    Join Tom and Dominic as they embark on a 3 part series discussing the Battle of Trafalgar

  11. The World Cup: The Falklands, despots, and corruption

    In the final episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by the face of football, Gary Lineker.

  12. The World Cup: Post-war reconciliation, Brazilian dictatorship, and North Koreans in Middlesbrough

    The second episode of The Rest Is History's guide to the history of FIFA World Cup.

  13. The World Cup: British Imperialism, South American rivalries, and Mussolini

    Welcome to The Rest Is History's definitive guide to the history of the FIFA World Cup.

  14. The Shadow of the Holocaust

    The second episode looks at the global reaction to the Vrba–Wetzler report.

  15. The Rise of the Nazis

    Where do the origins of Nazism lie? The Second Reich? Hitler’s time in Vienna?

  16. The Regency Revolution

    Hilary Davidson talks early 19th Century fashion, and what led to the style changes.

  17. The Oil Weapon

    1973: Oil-rich nations quadruple the price of oil, sending the West into crisis.

  18. The Nazis: The Beer Hall Putsch

    German hyperinflation. The Beer Hall Putsch. Hitler’s trial.

  19. The Man Who Escaped Auschwitz

    The incredible story of Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler, who escaped from Auschwitz.

  20. Senegal: The Door of No Return

    Tom and Dominic discuss the island of Gorée, and its relationship with the slave trade.

  21. Qatar: A History

    How did this Qatar come to play such a prominent role in world affairs?

  22. Monty & Patton vs. the Nazis

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

  23. Marilyn Monroe

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

  24. Lady Jane Grey: The Nine Days' Queen

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

  25. Lady Jane Grey: The Axe Falls

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

  26. Killer Fashion

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

  27. Jesus Christ: The Mystery

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

  28. Jesus Christ: The History

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

  29. James Bond

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

  30. How Prime Ministers Fall

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

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