How do historians separate fact from fiction? Sometimes it’s almost impossible to do so. Take the case of Pierre Picaud – a Frenchman sentenced in 1807 for crimes he didn’t commit on the hearsay of his own friends. Upon his release, he sought his revenge. The basis for the classic The Count of Monte Cristo, Trevor attempts to unravel a case that still mystifies historians to this day.

Special thanks to Podcorn for supporting us! To start exploring your podcast sponsorship opportunities, sign up at https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ .

Special thanks to Army Flashcards for their support of our show! To get your flashcard deck, go to https://armyflashcards.com/ .