Scandals of History

Charlie Chaplin a legend of the 20th Century had an infatuation for underage women. His abandonment issues played into his marriages and relationships throughout his life. Many of the scandalous acts he did are discussed and even how he hid them. Also, a new guest comes on this episode. Sources:

1)Brody, Richard. Charlie Chaplin’s Scandalous Life and Boundless Artistry. The New Yorker. 18 September 2015.

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/charlie-chaplins-scandalous-life-and-boundless-artistry

2) Devnath, Vinay. 14 Famous People Who Did Awful Things in their Life. StoryPick. 4 January 2016.

https://www.storypick.com/famous-people-awful-things/

3) Ackroyd, Peter. 2,000 lovers of the comedy genius who didn't like women: New book reveals Charlie Chaplin's obsession with young girls - and how cruelly he treated them”. DailyMail.co.uk. 4 April 2014.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2597412/2-000-lovers-comedy-genius-didnt-like-women-New-book-reveals-Charlie-Chaplins-obsession-young-girls-cruelly-treated-them.html

As Halloween just went by we talk about the most historical figures who can be seen at parties. Also, one the most dressed figures is Cleopatra. She is one of the most remembered empresses throughout history. Her affairs with Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony that ended up with 3 children are still conversed and studied today. Even the ending of her life, which ended in suicide perplexes us today.

Sources:

1)Haughton, Brian. "Cleopatra & Antony." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 10 Jan 2011. Web. 28 Oct 2020.

https://www.ancient.eu/article/197/cleopatra--antony/

2)Harris, Karen. “Cleopatra and Julius Caesar’s Relationship: What Happened And Why Were They Together”. History Daily. Ancient History. 21 August 2020.

https://historydaily.org/cleopatra-julius-caesar-relationship-facts-stories-trivia

3)Andrews, Evan. “10 Little-Known Facts About Cleopatra”. History.com. 12 August 2015.

https://www.history.com/news/10-little-known-facts-about-cleopatra

President Cleveland put his own son in someone else’s custody and the mother in an asylum. How did this get missed in history, one of the most unearthing scandals in history.

Sources:

1. Serratore, Angela. President Cleveland’s Problem Child. Smithsonian Magazine. 26 September 2013.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/president-clevelands-problem-child-100800/

2. Bagwell, Tyler. Why Maria Halpin Didn’t Report. Rise. 19 October 2018. https://risecollaborative.com/rise/maria-halpin-grover-cleveland

3. Little, Becky. Three of the Most Damning Secrets Dug up in the U.S Elections. History. 25 October 2017.

https://www.history.com/news/three-of-the-most-damning-secrets-dug-up-in-

u-s-elections

Two of the most famous people for their time, actress Marilyn Monroe and President John Kennedy, may or may not have had an affair. Both had met at various places around the country. Also, one of the most iconic scenes of the 1960s, was Monroe singing “Happy Birthday” to President Kennedy in a tight dress. We discuss how they first met and the legacy of this affair, and if Bobby Kennedy was involved with Monroe too. Sources:

1) Waxman, Olivia. The Story Behind the Only Known Photo of Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy Together. TIME. 3 August 2018.

https://time.com/5354958/marilyn-monroe-john-f-kennedy-photo/

2) Harrington, Rebecca. The FBI warned Bobby Kennedy a book was coming out revealing his affair with Marilyn Monroe and blaming him for her death. Business Insider. 29 October 2017.

https://people.com/politics/marilyn-monroe-affair-john-f-kennedy-robert-f-kennedy/

3) Murtaugh, Taysha. The Truth About Marilyn Monroe’s Alleged Affair with John F. Kennedy . . . and what really happened the night the bombshell sang “Happy Birthday” to him.”. WomensDay. 29 September 2017.

https://www.womansday.com/relationships/a60346/true-story-marilyn-monroe-john-f-kennedy-affair/

An cruel emperor who has sec with his sisters and senators wives. He was the definition of debauchery! Loved to watch people get tortured and was murdered.

A pastor who confesses on live tv that he cheated on his wife with a prostitute. Jimmy Swaggart built a multi-million dollar empire by his sermons that it all came crashing down by his mistake. What a way to go down, confessing his actions on live television.

Pope Alexander VI, the 6th not the 9th, I apologize for the mistake. The most corruptible pope in the history of the world. From selling church offices, having children with married women, and conducting orgies in the Vatican. This episode is very explicit in whom this individual was and the horrid acts he did as pope.

Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds the affair is told in the musical. Here’s a podcast with all the details of Maria met Alexander Hamilton, how the Founding Fathers found out, and then how it all spat in his face. Lots of jokes and cursing too keep anyone entertained.

Sources:

1. Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton. New York :Penguin Books, 2005.

2. Wilser, Jeff. Alexander Hamilton’s Guide to Life. New York. Three Rivers Press, 2016.