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The Rest Is HistoryFeb 6, 2023

301: The Real Da Vinci Code

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A Most Holy War, The Albigensian Crusade and the Battle for Christendom The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail Labyrinth+1 more

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301: The Real Da Vinci Code mentions A Most Holy War, The Albigensian Crusade and the Battle for Christendom by Mark Gregory Pegg, The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, Labyrinth by Kate Mosse, and The Gold of Rennes with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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A Most Holy War, The Albigensian Crusade and the Battle for Christendom

Mark Gregory Pegg

It's a fantastic book, absolutely thrilling work of history.

The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail

The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, which presents this theory that Jesus didn't die on the cross, that he came with Mary Magdalene to the south of Fr…

Labyrinth

Kate Mosse

there is also a kind of new age vibe so that's why when you go to renal shadow you have all the crystals and everything

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Secret societies, Jesus' ancient bloodline, Catholic conspirators; all backed up by documents in the Bibliothèque Nationale. It must be true, mustn’t it? Join Tom and Dominic in the first of three episodes on the Cathars, starting off with a deep dive into the Da Vinci code and the story surrounding it. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith

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A Most Holy War, The Albigensian Crusade and the Battle for Christendom

Mark Gregory Pegg

The host mentions 'A Most Holy War' to highlight the complexities and misconceptions surrounding the Cathars and the…

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The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail

The host discusses how Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' draws inspiration from 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail,' pa…

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Labyrinth

Kate Mosse

The host discusses how Kate Mosse's novel 'Labyrinth' presents the Cathars as guardians of ancient wisdom, parallelin…

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The Gold of Rennes

The host discusses how Henry Lincoln's reading of 'The Gold of Rennes' sparked his interest in the mysteries surround…

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The Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown

The host discusses the impactful opening of 'The Da Vinci Code' and its literary significance as a landmark work. The…

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tresor du monde

The host mentions 'tresor du monde' as a book that inspired Pierre Plantard's interest in treasure hunting. This book…

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The conversation centers on Catharism and Crusades.
A second recurring theme is Cathars and contemporary culture.
Referenced books include A Most Holy War, The Albigensian Crusade and the Battle for Christendom by Mark Gregory Pegg and The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail.
The strongest audience signal points to History enthusiasts and scholars interested in medieval studies. and Readers interested in historical fiction and conspiracy theories.

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Catharism and Crusades(1)Cathars and contemporary culture(1)Dan Brown's influences(1)mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau(1)opening of The Da Vinci(1)treasure hunting history(1)

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Deep Dive(3)Critical Analysis(1)Highly Recommended(1)Passing Reference(1)

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History enthusiasts and scholars interested in medieval studies.Readers interested in historical fiction and conspiracy theoriesReaders interested in historical fiction and feminist interpretations of historyReaders interested in historical mysteries and esoteric knowledge.Readers interested in thrilling narratives and literary analysis.Readers interested in treasure hunting and historical mysteries

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A Most Holy War, The Albigensian Crusade and the Battle for Christendom

Mark Gregory Pegg

Best for History enthusiasts and scholars interested in medieval studies.Often cited around Catharism and Crusades

“Mark Gregory Pegg's book 'A Most Holy War' is described as a thrilling work of history about the Cathars and the Albigensian Crusade.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Catharism and Crusades

For: History enthusiasts and scholars interested in medieval studies.

Key quote: “It's a fantastic book, absolutely thrilling work of history.”

The host mentions 'A Most Holy War' to highlight the complexities and misconceptions surrounding the Cathars and the Albigensian Crusade. The book is praised for its thrilling narrative and well-crafted prose, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of this historical period.

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The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail

Best for Readers interested in historical fiction and conspiracy theoriesOften cited around Dan Brown's influences

“Henry Lincoln writes 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail' after being inspired by parchments about Merovingian lineage, adding elements from the history of the Cathars.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Dan Brown's influences

For: Readers interested in historical fiction and conspiracy theories

Key quote: “The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, which presents this theory that Jesus didn't die on the cross, that he came with Mary Magdalene to the south of France.”

The host discusses how Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' draws inspiration from 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail,' particularly its theories about Jesus and secret societies. This connection highlights the intertwining of historical speculation and fiction in Brown's work.

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Labyrinth

Kate Mosse

Best for Readers interested in historical fiction and feminist interpretations of historyOften cited around Cathars and contemporary culture

“Kate Mosse's novel 'Labyrinth' features the Cathars with a feminist spin, paralleling Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' in its themes.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Cathars and contemporary culture

For: Readers interested in historical fiction and feminist interpretations of history

Key quote: “there is also a kind of new age vibe so that's why when you go to renal shadow you have all the crystals and everything”

The host discusses how Kate Mosse's novel 'Labyrinth' presents the Cathars as guardians of ancient wisdom, paralleling themes found in Dan Brown's works. This mention highlights the evolving myths surrounding the Cathars and their representation in modern literature.

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The Gold of Rennes

Best for Readers interested in historical mysteries and esoteric knowledge.Often cited around mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau

“Henry Lincoln reads this book about this priest, and he finds this absolutely fascinating and very plausible.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau

For: Readers interested in historical mysteries and esoteric knowledge.

Key quote: “Henry Lincoln reads this book about this priest, and he finds this absolutely fascinating and very plausible.”

The host discusses how Henry Lincoln's reading of 'The Gold of Rennes' sparked his interest in the mysteries surrounding the priest Béranger Saunière and the secrets of Rennes-le-Chateau. This book provided insights into Saunière's wealth and the historical implications of his actions, which are tied to a larger narrative involving the Catholic Church and hidden bloodlines.

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The Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown

Best for Readers interested in thrilling narratives and literary analysis.Often cited around opening of The Da Vinci

“The Da Vinci Code opened when it was published 20 years ago in 2003. A great literary landmark, Tom. One of the great anniversaries.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: opening of The Da Vinci

For: Readers interested in thrilling narratives and literary analysis.

Key quote: “I found it completely page turning.”

The host discusses the impactful opening of 'The Da Vinci Code' and its literary significance as a landmark work. They acknowledge both its readability and the criticism it receives for its prose and reliance on external information.

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tresor du monde

Best for Readers interested in treasure hunting and historical mysteriesOften cited around treasure hunting history

“The book was called tresor du monde; it was about where there's buried treasure and was published in the early 60s.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: treasure hunting history

For: Readers interested in treasure hunting and historical mysteries

Key quote: “the book was called tresor du monde it was about where where there's buried treasure”

The host mentions 'tresor du monde' as a book that inspired Pierre Plantard's interest in treasure hunting. This book, published in the early 60s, tells the story of buried treasure and influenced Plantard's subsequent actions in Rennes-le-Château.

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It's a fantastic book, absolutely thrilling work of history.

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The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, which presents this theory that Jesus didn't die on the cross, that he came with Mary Magdalene to the south of Fr…

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there is also a kind of new age vibe so that's why when you go to renal shadow you have all the crystals and everything

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