The Rest of History

The Perfume Bottle That Toppled an Empire

Episode Summary

Before Marie Antoinette lost her head, she lost her people's hearts over a diamond necklace she never bought, never wore, and never even wanted. We unravel the bizarre con game involving a forger, a fake countess, and a piece of jewelry worth more than a warship—and how it all began with a cardinal's obsession and a prostitute's perfume.