An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Asterix
Author: René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo
Referenced in 4 episodes
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September 29, 2024
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Referenced as a comic book series that depicts Vercingetorix throwing his armour down at Caesar's feet, parodying a famous historical image
January 11, 2022
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Referenced when discussing Caesar's conquest of Gaul and the battle of Alesia - 'anyone who's read Asterix will remember Vercingetorix coming out and dropping his armor on Caesar's feet'
July 05, 2021
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Comic book series described by Tom as a gateway drug into history, particularly ancient history and the Roman conquest of Gaul
January 11, 2021
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Tom mentions these comics/graphic novels as what got him particularly interested in the Romans