Collection
Myths and Mysteries
Introduction
From Helen of Troy, to the Holy Grail, Dragons and Robin Hood, myths and monsters have proven to be some of the richest treasure troves of historical plunder, into which The Rest is History has delved deep. For instance, did the lost city of Atlantis really exist? What are the origins of the Arabian Nights? How did the Vatican come to be governed by a pregnant Pope? Who was the real St George? Or, was there ever a Loch Ness Monster?
In this curated playlist, every episode in which Tom and Dominic discuss anything relating to some of the world’s most enduringly enthralling legends - from across different times and cultures - is assembled in one place. Immerse yourself in the real Troy, the First Emperor of China’s quest for immortality, the possible location of the Ark of the Covenant, the historical King Arthur or the pagan magic of Merlin, and the curse of Tutenkhamun, to name but a few….
