An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln

2 books referenced

Books by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln

Holy Blood and Holy Grail

Referenced in 1 episode

346: The Mystery of the Holy Grail (Part 2)

June 29, 2023

Context:

Mentioned as exemplifying the theory of the Holy Grail as a secret bloodline of Christ: 'the one that is best exemplified by Holy Blood and Holy Grail.'

The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail

Referenced in 2 episodes

302: The Mystery of the Cathars

February 07, 2023

Context:

Mentioned as a book discussed in the previous episode alongside The Da Vinci Code, dealing with conspiracy theories about buried treasure and bloodlines

301: The Real Da Vinci Code

February 06, 2023

Context:

Tom mentions reading this book when he was 12-13 years old. Published in 1982, it presents the theory that Jesus came to the south of France with Mary Magdalene and established a bloodline. Written by three authors including Michael Bagent and Henry Lincoln.