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95. Pope Leo X - The Ultimate Nepo Baby
Episode 95
Pope Leo X was an interesting religious leader, he had a pet elephant, excommunicated Martin Luther and had his lover framed for murder, and that's o…
2 years, 3 months ago
94. William Dorsey Swann = Queen of Drag
Episode 94
William Dorsey Swann was a former slave who went on to become the very first drag queen. Swann took care of their community, held the most sensationa…
2 years, 3 months ago
93. Gland Larceny: The Testicle Thieves of Chicago
Episode 93
If you go down to the Windy City, the Windy City is mighty pretty, but you might have your nuts chopped, yes siree! During the roaring twenties there…
2 years, 3 months ago
92. Marguerite de Valois - Queen of Navarre - Part II
Episode 92
We are diving into part II of the life of France's slandered queen, Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre. A woman who's life was tainted with libel…
2 years, 4 months ago
91. Marguerite de Valois - Queen of Navarre - Part I
Episode 91
Marguerite of Valois, Queen of Navarre (or Queen Margot to her friends) lived through a time of political upheaval in France, with a lifetime tainted…
2 years, 4 months ago
90. The Real Dick Whittington
Episode 90
The tale of Dick Whittington (and his cat) is one that has flowered through folklore and onto the stage, becoming a pantomime staple several centurie…
2 years, 4 months ago
89. Lavinia Fisher - America's First Female Serial Killer
Episode 89
The name Lavinia Fisher is one that has haunts the true crime annals for centuries. She was accused of poisoning and murdering many guests who had th…
2 years, 5 months ago
88. Charles Dickens - Great Expectations, Terrible Reality
Episode 88
Charles Dickens is one of the most popular writers ever to exist, he championed for the poor, he highlighted inequality and child labour laws, and he…
2 years, 5 months ago
87. The Theft of the Irish Crown Jewels
Episode 87
At the turn of the 20th Century, four days before the King and Queen are due to visit Ireland for the Great Expedition, the country is rocked by Irel…
2 years, 5 months ago
86. De Valera's Prison Break
Episode 86
Eamon De Valera, the long fellow, was to become the President and first Taoiseach of the Irish Republic, but before that he was locked up in an Engli…
2 years, 5 months ago