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The Hitler on Long Island: The Strange and Hidden Life of William Patrick Hitler
In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy uncovers the shocking and little-known life of William Patrick Hitler — the nephew of Adolf Hitler who fled Germany, exposed his infamous uncle, joined the U.S. Navy to fight the Nazis, and eventually built a quiet life on Long Island. From his chaotic childhood in England to his tense encounters with Adolf Hitler in Germany, his controversial lecture tour in America, military service, name change, marriage, family life, and the mysterious vow his children made to end the family bloodline — this episode explores one of the most astonishing and forgotten personal stories from World War II. Part espionage, part tragedy, part “only in history could this happen,” this story proves that even the darkest legacies contain complicated human threads. (Warning: contains awkward family reunions and uncomfortable last names.)
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This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.
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