One of history's greatest leaders, Queen Elizabeth I lived a life that was far from a fairytale. Constantly on the lookout for danger, staying alive became a game she would master, well. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode, where we will learn about the early life of a Queen, and how she relied on some Rotten deeds to save her life, her crown, and her country.

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In the early Puritan colonies, the mere concept of homosexuality struck horror into the hearts of good, God-fearing men. Many thought that homosexuality was an impurity that could spread and eventually call down the fire and brimstone that was showered on Sodom and Gomorrah. Put on your reading glasses as we open our eyes, and gaze into the history of homophobia in the United States. Let's find out how the word Gay went from meaning carefree & cheerful to condemned.

This podcast is hosted by Joshua Waters, the queer & sultry “Not so Evil Queen”

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We've all seen the movie & read the book. Now let's find out the history of one of the most iconic women to appear on screen. She may have swept things under the rug, but I brought my white gloves to find all the hidden secrets.

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Mussolini would go from humble beginnings and into, in his words, “the most terrifying animal to ever have existed.” Only being second to Hitler and a few others such as Genghis Khan. This dictator would rise to power, only to end up hanging by his heels.

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The tortured life of an artists and the crimes and murder that fed his inspiration.

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The Japanese have a saying “You have three faces, The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends and your family. The third face, however, you never show anyone. It is the truest reflection of who you are.” Most of the world only saw the one face of Charles Chaplin, a comedy-driven vagabond who only wanted to make people laugh, but those closest to him were exposed to the faces that he never wanted to show the rest of the world.

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To the Earl of Lucan, Irish potato famine horrors where so convincing of the urgent necessity of clearing the land. The land could not support the people, could never help the people; so, the people must go and he didn't care where or who survived the trip.

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We all grew up being told by our loved ones to not talk to strangers, and to never go with them if they try to get you into their car. Some of us may have had a few close calls, but for some unlucky few they did fall prey to the corrupt actions of another. The childlike naivete that nothing bad could actually happen to them, is quickly replaced by the realization that they are in dire trouble. My heart goes out to those poor innocent souls that had to experience that fear at any age, as they come to the realization that their parents won’t be coming to rescue them. For seven-year-old Steven Stayner that was just the case.

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Do you believe a twelve year old could be Rotten to the Core and take the lives of other children after torturing them? Join me on this episode as we delve into the life, background and crimes of Jesse Pomeroy. The child murder who would spend the rest of his life in an isolated prison cell for committing heinous acts on his young victims.

This episode contains mentions of violence and sexual assault against children.

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