Trigger Warning: sexual assault, physical abuse, torture, claustrophobia 

First, Emily shares the story of "The Girl in the Box" - Colleen Stan, who survived 7 years of torture and capture. Then, Rachel tells us about the ultimate dick-swinging contest between Henry VIII of England François I of France. 

Sources: 

• All That's Interesting
• Crime Investigations
• Distractify
• News.com
• People v. Hooker Case File 
• Smithsonian Magazine
• Historic UK
• Trip Advisor
• Wanderlog
• The Travel Magazine
• HRP

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