The History of Home Presents... History's Greatest Homes

Season 1

Tour some stately homes and the stories that surround them

The Rich and The Royal
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The Rich and The RoyalFrom the Rhode Island coastline to the Forests of France, what unites the rich and the royal is a love of a grand home. So come with us as we visit some of the grandest ever built. We’ll explore the homes of the very rich and the very powerful, for fantastical tales of success and excess.
Hearst Castle
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Hearst CastleIn this episode, we pull back the curtain on the fascinating history behind one of America’s most iconic homes, Hearst Castle. We get an up-close and personal look at the life, times, and tastes of its famous owner William Randolph Hearst.
Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court PalaceTake a journey back in history as we explore the fascinating story of Hampton Court Palace and the scandals of its most infamous resident, King Henry VIII. Historian Suzannah Lipscomb gives an intimate glimpse at the tumultuous times of this playboy King and his six wives.
Monticello
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MonticelloWelcome to one of the most important homes in American history. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. We’ll explore inside and out to find out why this unique house was the great passion of Jefferson’s life, and learn about the huge cultural and culinary impact of the enslaved men and women who worked here.