Carter's Condensed History the Podcast

Murderous Marguerite & Dirty Diary Duchess


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This week, it’s all about very British scandals! Before Harry and Meghan caused a royal rumpus, “The Firm,” was putting out fires across Europe. Two trials become a who’s who of naughty nobles in these scandalous tales of the upper crust. First, Marissa introduces us to a murderous courtesan named Marguerite Alibert—with ties to King Edward—who took inspiration from an operetta and became a Merry Widow. Then, Carter opens up the explicit diary of Margaret Campbell, the Duchess of Argyll, whose private polaroids became front page news in a classic tale of spousal revenge.

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Carter's Condensed History the PodcastBy Marissa Kohn and Carter Thompson