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Just like much of the past can’t be seen in black & white, neither can many of the people who lived there. So who are these people in the grey? They've been called many things-- villains, notorious, infamous, questionable moral character, offenders of many crimes or horrific incidents. But like most people, the truth lies in the grey--and our podcast sheds light on the historical facts and stories behind each person in a conversational, approachable style and then finally lets us (& you) dec ...
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Bonnie Parker was one half of one of America’s most infamous duos…but behind the lore and the pop culture moments, who was the real Bonnie Parker? Learn how a girl who grew up poor in Texas and longed for adventure found herself at a crossroads between crime and a mundane life with a chance introduction to Clyde Barrow. Tell us your thoughts! Do yo…
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NOTE: We apologize for the extra delay but between weather and then audio not lining up, we both spent hours trying to get this to work! The infamous Lady Rochford is portrayed as the sister-in-law from hell--but what's the reality behind the portrayals? Learn more about Jane's time at court with her husband, George Boleyn, and of course, the one, …
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This episode is a one parter! We are out of Europe for now and covering someone who pretty much everyone at least recognizes---The King himself, Elvis! So join us to look at his life--the good, the problematic, and of course, come to a conclusion on where he falls on our scale! Correction: Elvis' performance of "Hound Dog" is from his second appear…
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We pick up the podcast after Isabella’s invasion of her husband’s kingdom. Dogs, beheadings, and fiscal irresponsibility follow…and at least one semi-believable conspiracy theory. Tell us your thoughts! Do you agree with our take? Share your take! Support the Show. Instagram Patreon Buy Me a Coffee (one time support) TikTok Show website…
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Isabella of France: married at 12, sidelined by her husband's boyfriends, naked tent rescues, and eventually known as the she-wolf. Oh, and there's beheadings too! Plus our first "listener judgement!" Come along for the ride! Tell us your thoughts! Do you agree with our take? Share your take! Support the Show. Instagram Patreon Buy Me a Coffee (one…
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Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova: Part 3 (Final)
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Finally, it's the end of the series on Czarina Alexandra--WWI, more Rasputin, and of course the end of the Romanovs. How did Erin and I ultimately judge Alexandra? Listen to find out! Source: The Last Empress: The Life and Times of Alexandra Feodorovna, Tsarina of Russia by Greg King Tell us your thoughts! Do you agree with our take? Share your tak…
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Want to know what a mini episode is like on Patreon? We give a short start of one on Czarina Alexandra's sister Ella. Ella's life is filled with tragedies just as much as her sister's. Want to finish the episode? Join over on Patreon! Tell us your thoughts! Do you agree with our take? Share your take! Support the Show. Instagram Patreon Buy Me a Co…
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Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova: Part 2
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This is where things get even more interesting for Alexandra. There are minor conflicts, the 1905 revolution, Bloody Sunday, and the introduction of everyone's favorite wandering peasant with some amazing facial hair--Rasputin! Tell us your thoughts! Do you agree with our take? Share your take! Support the Show. Instagram Patreon Buy Me a Coffee (o…
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Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova: Part 1
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Tsar Nicholas II...Rasputin...Anastasia. So many of us know these stories, but what about the mother at the center of it all? This week we focus on Empress/Tsarina Alexandra's early life. Tell us your thoughts! Do you agree with our take? Share your take! Support the Show. Instagram Patreon Buy Me a Coffee (one time support) TikTok Show website…
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NOTE: if you downloaded within the hour we uploaded, we had a nice little cough drop moment that accidentally got left in. Sorry! It should be fixed :) We left off a few days ago with Part 1 ending with Carolyn and JFK Jr's wedding. What happens to Carolyn between that and the infamous plane crash? Does she deserve the vilification she gets from th…
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Maybe you've seen the tabloid photos or remember the hysteria around JFK Jr's bride. Or maybe you only know her from her fashion resurgence in the era of Tik Tok. But who is the real Carolyn Bassette-Kennedy? Part 1 covers her early years up until her wedding to JFK Jr. Tell us your thoughts! Do you agree with our take? Share your take! Support the…
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Typhoid Mary is one of those ominous figures of the early 1900s, often seen as this devious woman almost purposefully infecting others in NYC. But Mary Mallon's story is more than just that. In the era of COVID, Typhoid Mary's story seems even more relevant. The question is...how does her public image compare to the reality? Is she the villain ever…
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NOTE: Gah, we know the audio is not great in this one! We’ve upgraded for future shows. But Erin is amazing at telling the story so still listen! Our show is back, hopefully from good from our hiatus with another fascinating figure from history, John of Gaunt. From peasant uprisings to men sleeping with the nannies (how original!), join Jamie as Er…
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I know, I know....Richard Nixon?! In the grey?! Believe me, this is a controversial choice, but Jamie set out wanting to know if Nixon's reputation was everything that history has made him out to be--petty, racist, egotistical, willing to win no matter what. Come check out this episode to see if this reputation was well earned or if there is perhap…
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