Best Nicholas Dwyer Podcasts (2024)

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Behind the scenes stories of top PA political corruption cases from the U.S. Attorneys who prosecuted them on Episode 6 1:02:40

6M ago1:02:40

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Pa Political Digest bonus Episode 6 brings you behind the scenes of three top PA political corruption cases -- those involving Sen. Vince Fumo, Treasurer Rob McCord & Attorney General Ernie Preate -- from the U.S. Attorneys who prosecuted them. Veteran political journalists John Baer and Brad Bumsted were given the day off, and GOP political consul…

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Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #61 – Ridley’s Travesty 2:18:12

6M ago2:18:12

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Join J. David Markham and Cameron Reilly as they re-unite after nearly a decade to dissect the travesty that is Ridley Scott’s 2023 film, “Napoleon”… for two-and-a-quarter hours. The post Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #61 – Ridley’s Travesty appeared first on Napoleon.By Napoleon

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Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #61 – Ridley’s Travesty 2:18:12

6M ago2:18:12

2:18:12

Join J. David Markham and Cameron Reilly as they re-unite after nearly a decade to dissect the travesty that is Ridley Scott’s 2023 film, “Napoleon”… for two-and-a-quarter hours. The post Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #61 – Ridley’s Travesty appeared first on Napoleon.By The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast

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Ep. 5 examines the horrific Cash for Kids scandal in Luzerne Co., a GOP Att. Gen. goes down + oddities 49:05

10M ago49:05

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In the final episode of the PA Political Digest's pod, A Stroll through the annals of Pa. Political Corruption, we re-visit the horrific Cash for Kids scandal that rocked Luzerne County, look at a Republican Attorney General who had to resign -- and run through some oddities concerning a witch in the PA House, prostitutes and a serial per diem abus…

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Pa Treasurer Budd Dwyer commits public suicide so family gets his pension + more troubles for other PA Row Officers 45:35

11M ago45:35

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Pa. Treasurer Budd Dwyer killed himself during a press conference the day before he was to be sentenced on his bribery conviction. That way his wife, his widow, could still get his $1 million+ state pension. Plus in Episode 4 we examine three other state "Row Officers" got in trouble for what they did in office and out: Treasuers Rob McCord, who we…

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South Philly St. Sen. Vince Fumo, his vacuum fixation & OPM (Other People's Money) + ABSCAM 46:29

12M ago46:29

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Episode 3 first focuses on former S. Philly state Sen. Vince Fumo, dubbed the "Vince of Darkness," who had a penchant for using OPM (Other People's Money) -- his mantra for how to acquire, steal or confiscate money from someplace else to pay for all his eccentricities and luxuries. That's the main focus; our secondary focus is the trials and tribul…

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Bonus-gate and Computer-gate roil the Legislature and two ex-House Speakers end up as cell mates for two weeks 42:08

12M ago42:08

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In Episode 2 we examine the scandal "cousins" Bonus-gate & Computer-gate, that roiled the Legislature and how 2 ex-House Speakers ended up as cell mates for a time. Plus, it’s the Ories vs. the Zappalas in a western PA grudge match; Porn-gate takes down 2 Supreme Court justices, and Philly’s Traffic Court gets expunged.…

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Meteoric Rise & Fall of Kathleen Kane, Pa.'s first Democratic Attorney General 33:26

12M ago33:26

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A wide-ranging review of the meteoric rise & fall of Pennsylvania's first Democratic Attorney General. Plus, our beautiful state Capitol building itself was christened with a huge construction scandal that in today's money would equal nearly half a billion dollars. Could that be part of the reason why the Keystone State has suffered through so much…

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Pray to God and Make Your Bugout Bag - Ep. 17 45:16

5y ago45:16

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This week Nick and Anthony make their triumphant return to uploading podcasts kinda close to when they were recorded. Nick messes up some history. They've got new art work and chat about politics (of course) and talk about the first truly forgettable president according to Time Magazine.The music in this podcast comes from John Harrison with the Wi…

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Those Pesky Romans - Ep. 16 1:01:39

5y ago1:01:39

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Another episode and some more tangents! The boys discuss the nuances of the modern bowling experience and take some time to talk about movies, baseball, and the Olympics.By Anthony Dempsey, Nicholas Dwyer

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That'll Date Itself Really Quick - Ep. 15 52:56

5y ago52:56

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We're back! After a long hiatus once again the boys are back and better than ever. Join us while we delve into a great Spanish war, solve the mystery of what a spider is up to, and talk about our personal lives.By Anthony Dempsey, Nicholas Dwyer

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Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #60 – Andrew Roberts, Napoleon The Great 1:20:12

9+ y ago1:20:12

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After a break of 3.5 years, WE’RE BACK, BABY! Sir J. David Markham – yes, he’s an actual KNIGHT now (see photo below) – and Cameron Reilly are back with a brand new episode. And what brought the show out of retirement, we hear you ask? The wonderful new 800-page biography by Andrew Roberts “Napoleon The Great”, we reply. Andrew joined us from NYC t…

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Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #60 – Andrew Roberts, Napoleon The Great 1:20:12

9+ y ago1:20:12

1:20:12

After a break of 3.5 years, WE’RE BACK, BABY! Sir J. David Markham – yes, he’s an actual KNIGHT now (see photo below) – and Cameron Reilly are back with a brand new episode. And what brought the show out of retirement, we hear you ask? The wonderful new 800-page biography by Andrew Roberts “Napoleon The Great”, we reply. Andrew joined us from NYC t…

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Check Out The Caesar Show

10y ago

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Here’s a plug for the Life Of Caesar podcast, hosted by Cameron and Ray Harris. It’s been going since Dec ’13, has about 80,000 listeners and ranks in the Top 100 podcasts in the USA, UK, AUS and CAN, so check it out! The post Check Out The Caesar Show appeared first on Napoleon.By Napoleon

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Check Out The Caesar Show

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Here’s a plug for the Life Of Caesar podcast, hosted by Cameron and Ray Harris. It’s been going since Dec ’13, has about 80,000 listeners and ranks in the Top 100 podcasts in the USA, UK, AUS and CAN, so check it out! The post Check Out The Caesar Show appeared first on Napoleon.By The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast

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Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #59 – Napoleon @ The NGV 44:21

12y ago44:21

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Hey folks! It’s been nearly 18 months since the last podcast! Can you believe it!? This is a special episode to celebrate and promote a special Napoleonic event that is currently happening in Melbourne – Napoleon: Revolution to Empire. I had the chance today to chat with Sophie Matthiesson, one of the curators at the National Gallery of Victoria. W…

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Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #59 – Napoleon @ The NGV 44:21

12y ago44:21

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Hey folks! It’s been nearly 18 months since the last podcast! Can you believe it!? This is a special episode to celebrate and promote a special Napoleonic event that is currently happening in Melbourne – Napoleon: Revolution to Empire. I had the chance today to chat with Sophie Matthiesson, one of the curators at the National Gallery of Victoria. W…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #58 – Wolfe Tone & The Irish Rebellions 1796-98 1:46:36

13+ y ago1:46:36

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Welcome back! I know, I know, it’s been 8 months since our last podcast. Sorry folks. On this episode, our special guest is again Nicholas Stark, a 20-year-old wunderkind who David and I first met in Paris back in 2008, and who is studying at West Chester University in Philadelphia and a Fellow of the International Napoleonic Society. Today Nichola…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #58 – Wolfe Tone & The Irish Rebellions 1796-98 1:46:36

13+ y ago1:46:36

1:46:36

Welcome back! I know, I know, it’s been 8 months since our last podcast. Sorry folks. On this episode, our special guest is again Nicholas Stark, a 20-year-old wunderkind who David and I first met in Paris back in 2008, and who is studying at West Chester University in Philadelphia and a Fellow of the International Napoleonic Society. Today Nichola…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #57 – Haiti Pt 3 1:19:29

14y ago1:19:29

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And once again we are fortunate to have Nicholas Stark back on the show to finish our series on Napoleon and Haiti. Today we focus on the claims that Napoleon directly ordered atrocities to be committed in Haiti. Did Napoleon, as Claude Ribbe claims, invent the gas chamber? (We find no evidence for that.) Did the French troops in Haiti under Genera…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #57 – Haiti Pt 3 1:19:29

14y ago1:19:29

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And once again we are fortunate to have Nicholas Stark back on the show to finish our series on Napoleon and Haiti. Today we focus on the claims that Napoleon directly ordered atrocities to be committed in Haiti. Did Napoleon, as Claude Ribbe claims, invent the gas chamber? (We find no evidence for that.) Did the French troops in Haiti under Genera…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #56 – Nick Stark on Haiti (Part Two) 1:09:24

14y ago1:09:24

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We’re back with Nicholas Stark to discuss St. Domingo / Haiti and Napoleon’s reinstitution of slavery in 1802. Was Toussaint L’Overture really a “saint” (his name translates as “all saints” or “all souls opening”)? Was Napoleon really a racist? Nick does another amazing job of delving into the primary sources from this period to paint a picture of …

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #56 – Nick Stark on Haiti (Part Two) 1:09:24

14y ago1:09:24

1:09:24

We’re back with Nicholas Stark to discuss St. Domingo / Haiti and Napoleon’s reinstitution of slavery in 1802. Was Toussaint L’Overture really a “saint” (his name translates as “all saints” or “all souls opening”)? Was Napoleon really a racist? Nick does another amazing job of delving into the primary sources from this period to paint a picture of …

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #55 – Nicholas Stark on Napoleon and Haiti (part one) 55:23

14y ago55:23

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WELCOME BACK! I know – it’s been a long, long…. long time! But we are glad to be back! On this episode, our special guest is Nicholas Stark, a 19-year-old wunderkind who David and I first met in Paris back in 2008. Nicholas is an undergraduate at West Chester University and a Fellow of the International Napoleonic Society, who has an article publis…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #55 – Nicholas Stark on Napoleon and Haiti (part one) 55:23

14y ago55:23

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WELCOME BACK! I know – it’s been a long, long…. long time! But we are glad to be back! On this episode, our special guest is Nicholas Stark, a 19-year-old wunderkind who David and I first met in Paris back in 2008. Nicholas is an undergraduate at West Chester University and a Fellow of the International Napoleonic Society, who has an article publis…

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David Markham on Australia’s ABC Radio

14+ y ago

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Our own J. David Markham was recently interviewed on Australian radio regarding a lock of Napoleon’s hair recently found in Sydney’s town hall. Listen to David’s interview here! The post David Markham on Australia’s ABC Radio appeared first on Napoleon.By The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast

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David Markham on Australia’s ABC Radio

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Our own J. David Markham was recently interviewed on Australian radio regarding a lock of Napoleon’s hair recently found in Sydney’s town hall. Listen to David’s interview here! The post David Markham on Australia’s ABC Radio appeared first on Napoleon.By Napoleon

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #54 – Dr Philip Dwyer 1:22:52

14+ y ago1:22:52

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Welcome back! It’s been a long time between shows, I’m so sorry! But you’ll LOVE this episode, trust me, it was worth waiting for! Our guest today is Dr Philip Dwyer, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education and Arts, School of Humanities and Social Science, History Dept, University of Newscastle, Australia. Philip has a long list of credentials: …

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #54 – Dr Philip Dwyer 1:22:52

14+ y ago1:22:52

1:22:52

Welcome back! It’s been a long time between shows, I’m so sorry! But you’ll LOVE this episode, trust me, it was worth waiting for! Our guest today is Dr Philip Dwyer, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education and Arts, School of Humanities and Social Science, History Dept, University of Newscastle, Australia. Philip has a long list of credentials: …

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #53 – Alex Mikaberidze part 4 1:02:42

15y ago1:02:42

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We’re very lucky to have Alexander Mikaberidze back to discuss a few more important Russian generals and the crossing of the Berezina. The post The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #53 – Alex Mikaberidze part 4 appeared first on Napoleon.By The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #53 – Alex Mikaberidze part 4 1:02:42

15y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

We’re very lucky to have Alexander Mikaberidze back to discuss a few more important Russian generals and the crossing of the Berezina. The post The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #53 – Alex Mikaberidze part 4 appeared first on Napoleon.By Napoleon

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #52 – Alex Mikaberidze on The Russian Generals 1:03:44

15y ago1:03:44

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Alexander Mikaberidze joins us again on this episode to share deep biographical details about the major Russian Generals around the war of 1812 – Kutusov, Bagration, Barclay de Tolly, Tolstoy – the men who defeated Napoleon with a highly unusual strategy. The post The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #52 – Alex Mikaberidze on The Russian Generals appeare…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #52 – Alex Mikaberidze on The Russian Generals 1:03:44

15y ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Alexander Mikaberidze joins us again on this episode to share deep biographical details about the major Russian Generals around the war of 1812 – Kutusov, Bagration, Barclay de Tolly, Tolstoy – the men who defeated Napoleon with a highly unusual strategy. The post The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #52 – Alex Mikaberidze on The Russian Generals appeare…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast 51 – Alex Mikaberidze on The Burning of Moscow 1:20:44

15y ago1:20:44

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Our guest today is again the wonderful Alexander Mikaberidze. We continue the discussion from where we left off in Episode 50, talking about Napoleon’s entry into Moscow, the burning of Moscow, and the “strategic withdrawal”. Was the burning of Moscow deliberate strategy on behalf of the Russians? If they hadn’t burned it, would the outcome of the …

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast 51 – Alex Mikaberidze on The Burning of Moscow 1:20:44

15y ago1:20:44

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Our guest today is again the wonderful Alexander Mikaberidze. We continue the discussion from where we left off in Episode 50, talking about Napoleon’s entry into Moscow, the burning of Moscow, and the “strategic withdrawal”. Was the burning of Moscow deliberate strategy on behalf of the Russians? If they hadn’t burned it, would the outcome of the …

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast 50 – Guest Alex Mikaberidze on Napoleon and Alexander 1:22:21

15y ago1:22:21

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We made it to 50! w00t! Thanks to everyone for supporting our little show over the last few years. It’s been an honour to create these shows for you. Can I ask a favour? Would you mind going to our iTunes page and rating the podcast? The more ratings we get, the more people find the show. Click here to open up our page in iTunes. Our guest today is…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast 50 – Guest Alex Mikaberidze on Napoleon and Alexander 1:22:21

15y ago1:22:21

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We made it to 50! w00t! Thanks to everyone for supporting our little show over the last few years. It’s been an honour to create these shows for you. Can I ask a favour? Would you mind going to our iTunes page and rating the podcast? The more ratings we get, the more people find the show. Click here to open up our page in iTunes. Our guest today is…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #49 – Michael Kroger 45:21

15+ y ago45:21

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Breaking away from talking to historians about Napoleon, today we have as our guest Australian businessman and political powerbroker, Michael Kroger. Michael joins us to discuss his fascination with Napoleon, which extends to having 5 floors of his Melbourne mansion decorated in the Empire Style and owning (among other things) one of only seven ori…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #49 – Michael Kroger 45:21

15+ y ago45:21

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Breaking away from talking to historians about Napoleon, today we have as our guest Australian businessman and political powerbroker, Michael Kroger. Michael joins us to discuss his fascination with Napoleon, which extends to having 5 floors of his Melbourne mansion decorated in the Empire Style and owning (among other things) one of only seven ori…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #48 – Rafe Blaufarb 1:16:50

15+ y ago1:16:50

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Continuing our series of chats with eminent Napoleonic scholars, today our guest is Rafe Blaufarb, Ben Weider Eminent Scholar and Director of the Institute on Napoleon and the French Revolution at Florida State University. Dr. Blaufarb is a specialist in Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. He is the author of several books on the social and politi…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #48 – Rafe Blaufarb 1:16:50

15+ y ago1:16:50

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Continuing our series of chats with eminent Napoleonic scholars, today our guest is Rafe Blaufarb, Ben Weider Eminent Scholar and Director of the Institute on Napoleon and the French Revolution at Florida State University. Dr. Blaufarb is a specialist in Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. He is the author of several books on the social and politi…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #47 – Louis Davout, The Iron Marshal 1:13:36

15+ y ago1:13:36

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Welcome back! On episode #47, David and I have our first special guest! Jerry Gallaher is Past President of the Napoleonic Alliqance and author of the 1976 classic account of one of Napoleon’s greatest Marshals, Louis Davout – “Iron Marshal – A Biography of Louis N. Davout.” He’s also a true gentleman, scholar and totally charming. Meeting him was …

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #46 – In Memory of Ben Weider 44:29

15+ y ago44:29

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Hi folks. As you’ll have seen in my last post, Ben Weider, President and Founder of the International Napoleonic Society, passed away on October 17, 2008. As Ben was a major influence in Napoleonic circles, a tireless promoter of the Emperor’s achievements, and, not least, a very close friend and colleague of David’s, we wanted to share with you so…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #45 – La Mort de Napoleon 1:15:24

15+ y ago1:15:24

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Well…. here we are folks. The end of the chronological part of our story. It’s been two-and-a-half years in the making. Sometimes I never thought we’d get here. In many ways, I wish we hadn’t. But it had to happen – and so – on today’s episode, the Emperor – dies. We discuss his last two years on St Helena, without a decent doctor to attend to his …

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #44 – The Murder Of Napoleon 1:07:06

15+ y ago1:07:06

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On today’s episode, David and I talk about Napoleon’s struggles with Hudson Lowe, the theory that he was slowly being murdered while on St Helena, poisoned by someone in his own retinue, his sexual escapades with Albine de Montholon, and whether or not he had a “foxhole” religious conversion. The post The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #44 – The Murder…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #43 – Sir Hudson Lowe 1:17:02

16y ago1:17:02

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The story of Napoleon’s years on St Helena is dominated by one man, whose name is infamous in Napoleonic history – Sir Hudson Lowe, Napoleon’s “jailer”. The Duke of Wellington later said that he was “a very bad choice; he was a man wanting in education and judgement. He was a stupid man, he knew nothing at all of the world, and like all men who kne…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #42 – The Prisoner of Longwood 1:14:16

16y ago1:14:16

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Would you like to spend some time with David and I in Paris? Keep an eye on this blog over the next couple of weeks for details but it will be in the evening of July 13th, probably at the Cafe de la Paix around 5pm. On today’s episode, we discuss Napoleon’s journey on the Northumberland to St Helena and his arrival on the island, one of the most re…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #41 – The Lion Roars 1:16:36

16y ago1:16:36

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Hey folks – do you think we can make David’s new book, THE ROAD TO ST HELENA, the #1 History book on Amazon? Buy five copies today, give them to your friends, and make Napoleon NUMBER ONE! In this episode of The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast we examine how the British government came to the conclusion that it would be a cold day in hell before “Old Bo…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #40 – The Road to St Helena 54:44

16y ago54:44

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Hey folks – do you think we can make David’s new book, THE ROAD TO ST HELENA, the #1 History book on Amazon? Buy five copies today, give them to your friends, and make Napoleon NUMBER ONE! On today’s show, David examines the political machinations the British went through to make sure Napoleon never set foot on British soil. According to the Britis…

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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #39 – Au Revoir France! 1:25:23

16y ago1:25:23

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I know it’s been a while between drinks, my friends, but there are good reasons. Listen to today’s show to learn more! Today we finally… FINALLY… get Napoleon on “the boat”! David walks us through Napoleon’s last days in France and his reasons for choosing to surrender himself to the British instead of making a run for the United States. This show …

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