This week we learn about all the many, many Popes who have been murdered, and guest host Alyssa Cooper shines a light on the unexpectedly progressive world of 19th century New England whaling wives. A listener email tells us all about the inventor of the automatic machine gun, Hiram Maxim, and his foray into amusement park rides.

Episode Tabs:

In 1303 the French King Sent Goons to Attack and Kidnap the Pope

https://www.history.com/articles/french-king-kidnapping-pope-philip-iv-boniface-vii

Whaling Wives Were Pioneers

https://www.cshwhalingmuseum.org/heroines.html

Listener Tabs:

Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machines

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sir-hiram-maxim-s-captive-flying-machines

The Story of Princess Pocahontas

https://www.easthamptonstar.com/archive/story-princess-pocahontas

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