There are only a few words that evoke such a perfect description of an individual as the word Casanova. But what few know is that Casanova is not just an adjective, he was a real man whose exploits were so grandiose that they cemented his name forever in history. A playboy who made his living as a gambler, an astronomer and even a spy; he rubbed shoulders with all of the Enlightenment's greatest names. While the legend is sounds debonaire the reality of the man may be very different. In this episode, Robin introduces you to a man whose legend may be darker that you realize.

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