The Rest Is History Episodes Episode guide
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Jesus Christ: The Mystery
Tom and Dominic discuss the most mysterious historical figure of all, Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ: The History
Join Tom and Dominic for the second of two episodes on 'Historical Jesus'.
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James Bond
What does the history of Fleming鈥檚 iconic character tell us about our changing society?
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Jack The Ripper: The Killer Unmasked (Part 5)
Join Dominic and Tom as they reveal the true identity of Jack The Ripper...
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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?
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Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel (Part 2)
Join Dominic and Tom as they unravel the truth behind the world鈥檚 most famous murderer.
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Jack The Ripper: History鈥檚 Darkest Mystery (Part 1)
Join Tom and Dominic as they delve into the darkest days of London鈥檚 long history...
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Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)
Why was Jack the Ripper鈥檚 final murder the most appalling of all?
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How Prime Ministers Fall
The history of bringing down Prime Ministers, including Asquith, Thatcher and Blair.
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Horror in the Congo: The Nightmare Begins (Part 1)
The journey into the Congo's Heart of Darkness begins
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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.
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Horror in the Congo: A Conspiracy Unmasked (Part 3)
King Leopold's horrific regime is exposed.
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Hitler's War on Poland: The Pact with Stalin (Part 2)
The Nazis War on Poland gather speed.
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Hitler's War on Poland: The Fall of Warsaw (Part 3)
Poland falls to the Nazis.
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Hitler's War on Poland: Countdown to Armageddon (Part 1)
Hitler closes in on Poland.
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History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 2)
Tom and Dominic are joined by Dan Carlin to tackle the biggest questions in history.
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History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 1)
Tom and Dominic are joined by Dan Carlin to tackle the biggest questions in history.
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Heart of Darkness: Fear and Loathing in the Congo
The dark history behind Joseph Conrad's iconic 'Heart of Darkness'
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Hannibal: The Invasion of Italy (Part 3)
Hannibal invades Italy, launching a war that will change the world forever.
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Hannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy (Part 1)
Tom and Dominic launch into the early life and rise of Hannibal.
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Hannibal: Roman Bloodbath at Cannae (Part 4)
The bloody, totemic, Battle of Cannae
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Hannibal: Elephants Cross the Alps (Part 2)
Tom and Dominic charge into one of the most legendary military clashes of all time.
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Greek Myths: Zeus, King of the Gods (Part 1)
What are the mythic origins of Zeus, King of the Olympians, and the other Greek gods?
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Greek Myths: The Riddle of the Sphinx (Part 2)
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss one of the most famous Greek myths of all time.
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Greek Myths: Sex, Drugs & Tragedy (Part 3)
Who was Dionysus, the son of Zeus, and Greek god of ecstasy, revelry and madness?
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Greek Myths: Jason & The Quest for the Golden Fleece (Part 4)
What trials did Jason and the Argonauts have to overcome to win the Golden Fleece?
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Greece vs. Persia: The Battle of Marathon (Part 2)
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the terrible Battle of Marathon, and its aftermath.
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Greece vs Persia: The Rise of the First Superpower (Part 1)
Tom and Dominic launch into one of the most cataclysmic clashes in ancient history.
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French History on Film
Muriel Zagha discusses the home of cinema, France, and its History.
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Enoch Powell: Rivers of Blood
Who was Enoch Powell, the deeply controversial British conservative politician?
