By Jamie & Erin Poljanac
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-
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With the new season of Wolf Hall airing in the U.K. now and coming to the United States in March, we have begun our own rewatch series of the first season. Follow along with us as we continue through the first season and sharing our comments/historical analysis/eternal love for Mark Rylance. You can join our Patreon for free to join the chats that we will have after each episode!
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FYI I (Jamie) had to re-record a few lines so apologies if they stand out too much! Before we jump into our dueling offenders series, we wanted to do something a little different and discuss how questionable female historical figures are viewed and treated versus their male counterparts. Listen as we have an informal conversation on this very important topic about historical discourse and why we should even care today. As always, feel free to share your opinions as well!
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In our final episode on the Tigress of Forli, Caterina Sforza, we will conclude the rest of Caterina's exciting life--more assassinations, more himbos, the first appearance of syphilis, and plenty of female rage follows! Oh, and Cesare Borgia makes his long awaited appearance like a horror movie villain.
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Persons of InterestFrom murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the...
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We pick up Caterina Sforza's story as she finally launches into action, taking castles and fortresses, outwitting cardinals and bishops, and earning that nickname of the Tigress of Forli. Expect assasinations, daring deeds, more pregnancies than we care to think about, and pulp (unfortunately, not orange juice pulp)...it is a wild ride!
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Persons of InterestFrom murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the...
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Caterina Sforza is often overshadowed by the men who she came into contact with as they comprised some of the Italy's most infamous dynasties: the Medicis and the Borgias. While there is much to commend her on being a real warrior female leader in the Italian renaissance, a female powerhouse -- after all her nickname is the Tigress of Forli -- Caterina's legacy is marred by instances of violence that shocked even her contemporaries. Listen to the first part of Caterina's story as we explore her early life and first marriage, and stay tuned for part 2, which will finish up her fascinating and bloody life.
Listen to the end for a trailer for the history podcast, Doorkey!
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Persons of InterestFrom murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the...
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If you have a judgement on any of the figures that we have covered (it can be a voice memo or an email that we can read!) or have a recommendation for a historical figure, please contact us at [email protected]!
Another week and another ambivalent offender...this time Jamie tackles another one from the music world (thanks to our Patreon fans & their votes!) and from one of the most recognizable bands of all time--John Lennon. From his traumatic childhood to his battles with mental health to his tumultuous relationships with romantic partners (as well as his son Julian), follow along to hear our examination of John's life---from early losses, to Beatlemania, domestic abuse (trigger warning is mentioned there), demands for peace, and so much more. And yes, of course a Yoko episode will be forthcoming :)
Stay tuned at the end to hear a trailer for another awesome history podcast, "Beheaded!"
Main sources noted:
https://www.biography.com/musicians/john-lennon
https://udiscovermusic.com/stories/jealous-guy-john-lennon-song/
https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/act300232005en.pdf
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/21/lennon-a-jerk-5-most-incredible-discoveries-of-the-week/23794389/
https://www.newser.com/story/202740/housekeepers-letter-reveals-lennons-dark-side.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/john-lennon-stay-home-dad-inside-his-final-years-n1248445
https://www.vice.com/en/article/you-dont-have-to-imagine-john-lennon-beat-women-and-childrenits-just-a-fact/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/cynthia-lennon#:~:text=When%20John's%20career%20was%20first,and%20their%20young%20son%2C%20Julian.
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The Roman Emperor Claudius was as unlikely an emperor as they come (from inside the imperial family that is). Learn about his unexpected rise, his...complicated...marital history, and if we can truly call him one of the "good" Emperors.
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Persons of InterestFrom murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the...
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If you have a judgement on any of the figures that we have covered (it can be a voice memo or an email that we can read!) or have a recommendation for a historical figure, please contact us at [email protected]!
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Erin and I have a little more informal discussion about the recent trend of casting attractive men (looking at you Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron) to play questionable figures, as well as the worst of the worst, serial killers. We also touch upon true crime media in general.
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Persons of InterestFrom murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the...
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If you have a judgement on any of the figures that we have covered (it can be a voice memo or an email that we can read!) or have a recommendation for a historical figure, please contact us at [email protected]!
Come one, come all, to learn about the man who has been nicknamed the Greatest Showman and created the Greatest Show on Earth. In this one-parter, you'll learn about P.T. Barnum's dark start (understatement) in show business and his journey from museum owner to starting a circus.
Stick around at the end to hear a trailer for "Door Key" history podcast!
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Persons of InterestFrom murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the...
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If you have a judgement on any of the figures that we have covered (it can be a voice memo or an email that we can read!) or have a recommendation for a historical figure, please contact us at [email protected]!
Listen to the conclusion of Wernher Von Braun's story as he arrives in America, works for NASA, launches the first manned mission to the moon, and does something with Spice Flight (you will need to listen to get the reference there!). Hear our judgements on the man sometimes called history's most controversial figure.
Main Source: Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War
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Persons of InterestFrom murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the...
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If you have a judgement on any of the figures that we have covered (it can be a voice memo or an email that we can read!) or have a recommendation for a historical figure, please contact us at [email protected]!
The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.
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