An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Episodes Referencing This Book
October 16, 2025
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Mentioned to illustrate Alexander the Great's mythic status extending beyond Western civilization, noting that 'he appears in the Quran, amazingly.'
December 19, 2022
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Discussed in comparison to Jesus as examples of how the divine entered the world - for Muslims the Quran is the word of God, compared to Christians viewing Jesus as God the son
April 14, 2022
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Mentioned as mandating crucifixion as a punishment 'for those who are rebels against God and his prophet,' explaining why the Islamic State reintroduced crucifixion.
January 31, 2022
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Referenced as mentioning Babylon as the home of two angels called Harut and Marut who teach sorcery.
November 29, 2021
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Referenced multiple times as a text Napoleon brought and studied during the expedition. He 'catalogues the Quran, not under religion, but under politics.'