What links the Mexican Republic, Palmerston, the Hapsburgs, Napoleon III and butterfly catching? Please tweet us if you can think of anything other than the following answer, which is the incredible story of the Last Emperor of Mexico.

Tom and Dominic are joined by Edward Shawcross as they travel back to recount and discuss this amazing moment in Mexican history.

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If you are a new listener to The Rest Is History, you might enjoy these episodes from the archive:

Watergate

Alexander the Great

Afghanistan

Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Jack Davenport

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